FIFA Confederations Cup : Uruguay - Tahiti Uruguay look certain to book a spot in the Confederations Cup semi-finals with a big win against minnows Tahiti on Sunday.
Led by Diego Forlan, who was making his 100th international appearance, Uruguay secured an important 2-1 win over Nigeria on Thursday.
The win left them third in Group B, but leaders Spain are expected to claim a victory over second-placed Nigeria in their clash.
A Spain victory over Nigeria means a win of their own by any margin would be enough for Uruguay against Tahit
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FIFA Confederations Cup : Nigeria - Spain Spain go into their Confederations Cup clash against Nigeria knowing a point will be enough to see them through to the semi-finals.
But that is unlikely to have any impact on Vicente Del Bosque's world and European champions heading into the Group B encounter at the Estadio Castelao in Fortaleza.
Spain were last beaten in November 2011, when a Frank Lampard goal gave England a 1-0 win in a friendly at Wembley.
They have gone unbeaten in their past 24 matches since that day, and will be hot f
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Isco decision imminent Malaga midfielder Isco could decide his future by Sunday, amid rumours of a move to Real Madrid or Manchester City.
La Liga club Malaga have been hindered by financial problems, and are likely to cash-in on one of their prize assets during the transfer window, with both City and Real reported to have put forward offers for the playmaker.
The Spaniard's next move has been one of the major talking points of the close-season thus far, and he now looks set to determine where he will ply his trade next season.
"I prefer not to comment about my future, but the matter could be closed this Sunday," Isco said.
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Peru Primera Division Wrap: Universitario go top A late Diego Guastavino winner has sent Universitario top of the Peru Primera Division, while Real Garcilaso were beaten.
Universitario are a point clear at the top after their 2-1 win at Juan Aurich, a victory which came in dramatic fashion at Estadio Municipal Francisco Mendoza Pizarro.
Guillermo Tomasevich opened the scoring for the visitors on 39 minutes, neatly finishing into the bottom corner after being played through.
Juan Aurich equalised five minutes later through Roberto Ovelar, but Jose Carvallo should have done better to keep the side-footed effort out.
Category: News Views: 952 Added: SkyDate: 21.06.2013 - 12:47
Paraguay Division Profesional Wrap: Deportivo Carapegua´s woes continue Deportivo Carapegua remain anchored to the bottom of the Paraguay Division Profesional as champions Nacional Asuncion lost again.
Mauro Caballero's men are four points adrift at the foot of the table with two matches remaining after a 1-0 loss at General Diaz extended their winless run to nine games.
Alfredo Cano's 36th-minute goal was enough for General Diaz, who sit seventh in the league thanks to the win at Estadio Alfonso Colman.
Nacional Asuncion are 10 points clear at the top despite their third loss in four games, beaten 1-0 at Rubio Nu.
The champions have nothing but pride to play for and H
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Usmanov wants Rooney at Arsenal Arsenal shareholder Alisher Usmanov has urged manager Arsene Wenger to sign Wayne Rooney from Manchester United.
Rooney's days at Old Trafford – in which he has scored 179 goals in 365 appearances in all competitions – could be numbered after he handed in a transfer request at the end of last season.
Arsenal are keen on bolstering their attacking options in the transfer window, with the 27-year-old Rooney believed to be one of their prime targets.
Russian billionaire Usmanov owns 29.9 percent of Arsenal - making him the club's second-biggest shareholder - and he has urged Wenger to chase Rooney.
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Holman set to join Al Nasr Australia international Brett Holman appears set to leave Aston Villa as he prepares to undergo a medical at Al Nasr.
The Socceroo, 29, could join several of his international team-mates in the Middle East after the UAE Pro-League club revealed they were close to signing him.
According to Al Nasr, Holman is due at the club for a medical on Friday and will become their designated Asian player, replacing Takayuki Morimoto.
"Brett represents a strong signing for us as he's an international player who has played in England, one of the top leagues in Europe," board member Fahad Hadi told The National.
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Beaten Tahiti proud of charm offensive Tahiti coach Eddy Etaeta believes his team "won over hearts" in their 10-0 Confederations Cup defeat to Spain.
The South Pacific nation, who sit 137 places below Spain in the FIFA world rankings, were demolished by Vicente del Bosque's men, with Fernando Torres (four), David Villa (three), David Silva (two) and Juan Mata scoring the goals.
However, Etaeta was philosophical in defeat and believes his team achieved what they set out to do - win affection from the general public.
"It's quite difficult when you get thrashed 10-0 but my players tried to really play football. They did their utmost to perform as well as possible - but at some point you've got to defend your goal
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