Brazil leans on Marta for its title hopes
Associated PressLike just about all the great Brazilian soccer stars, Marta Vieira da Silva is known by a single name.
Story | Conversation | September 24, 2007U.S. expects struggle against Brazil
Associated PressU.S. coach Greg Ryan is bracing for Brazil. He knows the semifinal will be rough, smoothed a bit by the artistry of Marta, the game's best female player.
Story | Conversation | September 23, 2007Kahn's mistake proves costly
Associated Press...the first half, but Kahn met them all. Ronaldo went clear on a well-timed pass by Ronaldinho but, with only Kahn to beat, he prodded the ball wide of the far post with his...
Story | June 30, 2002Brazil's offense will have hands full
Associated Press...final between Brazil and Germany pitted probably the most talented offensive force in years -- Ronaldo, Rivaldo and Ronaldinho -- against the top goalkeeper in the world, Oliver Kahn. The Brazilian trio scored 13 of the team...
Story | June 29, 2002Reyna earns All-Star selection
Associated Press...we represented the United States at this World Cup.'' Other midfielders selected with Reyna were Rivaldo and Ronaldinho of Brazil, Yoo Sang-chul of South Korea, and Michael Ballack of Germany, who scored the game...
Story | June 28, 2002Brazil, Germany are well represented
Associated Press...of the World Cup. Ronaldo, who leads the tournament with six goals, Rivaldo, who has five, and Ronaldinho were among the 10 nominations. The fourth Brazilian nominee was wingback Robert Carlos. Germany, which plays Brazil...
Story | June 27, 2002Superpowers meet for first time in Cup play
Associated PressYOKOHAMA, Japan -- It's the missing matchup, the game soccer has waited many years to see. Brazil and Germany, the sport's most dominant nations,...
Story | June 26, 2002Ronaldo gets clearance to play
Associated Press...Monday and had to be helped to the locker room. Against Turkey, Brazil will be without forward Ronaldinho, serving a one-game suspension after he was red-carded for a tackle in the quarterfinals
Story | June 25, 2002Turks: 'Brazil have to fear us'
Associated Press...them or any team. "Brazil have to fear us.'' Respect them, perhaps. But the Brazilians, even without Ronaldinho, the star of their 2-1 quarterfinal victory against England, aren't likely to fear anyone, either...
Story | June 24, 2002Brazil dispels 'bad defense' reputation
Associated Press...could do was hold my head up and come back stronger.'' The entire team did -- particularly after Ronaldinho, who set up the tying goal and scored the winner, was ejected in the 57th minute. When...
Story | June 24, 2002Ronaldo may not play in semifinal
Associated Press...four-time champions must figure out how to plug the gap in their suddenly depleted front line. Ronaldinho, the star of the quarterfinal victory over England, must sit out the semifinals because of a questionable...
Story | June 22, 2002England weeps after quarterfinal loss
Associated Press...David Beckham consoling distraught goalkeeper David Seaman. The winning goal early in the second half came when Ronaldinho's free kick arced over Seaman's head. "I'm gutted,'' fan Chris Melotte said. "To do...
Story | June 21, 2002Brazilians samba to salute win
Associated Press...end of the first half, but the halftime celebration was muted. The crowd burst into song after Ronaldinho scored Brazil's second goal. But there was another hush when Ronaldinho was ejected with a red...
Story | June 21, 2002Donovan, O'Brien impress Pele
Associated Press...most so far in the World Cup: Landon Donovan and John O'Brien (U.S.) Ronaldo and Ronaldinho (Brazil) Miroslav Klose and Michael Ballack (Germany) Hakan Sas and Emre Belozoglu (Turkey) Raul and Juan Carlos...
Story | June 20, 2002Kleberson replaces Juninho for Brazil
Associated Press...Juninho's role is to distribute the ball to the "Three R'' attack of Ronaldo, Rivaldo and Ronaldinho, Kleberson is essentially a defender. But he boosted his chances in Brazil's 2-0 victory over...
Story | June 20, 2002TOP SEARCHES IN NOVEMBER
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