May 20, 2013

Brazil opens anti-racism drive, targets Blatter remarks

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(Reuters) – World Cup 2014 hosts Brazil appeared to publicly slam FIFA chief Sepp Blatter when they launched a campaign against racism in sport on Thursday. The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) named this weekend’s penultimate round of matches in the Brazilian championship the “Round against Racism.” “The message the body wants to give… is of [...]

Klinsmann feeling more comfortable in U.S. national team role

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MIAMI (AP) – Jurgen Klinsmann seems perfectly content with how he’s adjusting to life so far as the U.S. men’s national soccer coach. The Americans are winless in three matches since the former star German player was hired to replace Bob Bradley as coach, although those results are of little concern to Klinsmann. For now, [...]