SOCCER

Lauren Cheney scored in the ninth minute.

To watch the trilling US women's soccer match against France for the 2011 Women's World Cup Semifinal match (already in progress), you have several options.

The US faces France

The US faces France in the semifinals.

Jack Wilshere has added his voice to the saga surrounding Cesc Fabregas' future, urging his captain to stay loyal to Arsenal and prove that he is a real man.

World Cup semifinalists Uruguay beat a young Mexico team 1-0 in the Copa America on Tuesday to set up a nail-biting quarterfinal clash with their River Plate rivals Argentina.

Inter Milan star Wesley Sneijder reportedly set to sign for Manchester United by the end of week for a club record £35million deal.

Reports claim that Liverpool are ready to table an improved bid of around £18.5 million for Aston Villa winger Stewart Downing, while Doni is close to completing his move to Anfield.

Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho has said they are looking to sign one more attacker, with Carlos Tevez linked with the Spanish giants, although Chelsea defender Alex could also make the move to Santiago Bernabeu.

Argentina bagged their first win in the Copa America on Monday with a deserved 3-0 win over Costa Rica to secure their place in the quarter-finals of the tournament.

The otherwise epic US-Brazil women's soccer match for the World Cup quarterfinals was marred by perhaps the most shameless dive in history.

A prison in Peru is holding their own month-long mock Copa America football tournament.

Arsenal and Liverpool have been warned off Valencia star Juan Mata after the Spanish club president president Manuel Llorente adamantly stated that the in-demand winger will not be leaving the club this summer.

The week has started off well for Arsenal as they confirmed the signing of Lille striker Gervinho, as manager Arsene Wenger expressed his confidence of holding on to the wantaway pair of Cesc Fabregas and Samir Nasri.

Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish is rumored to be considering a move for Everton left-back Leighton Baines to resolve the problematic left-back area.

Arsenal have confirmed their first major signing of the season with Lille striker Gervinho making the move to the Emirates.

Reports suggest that Manchester United are continuing their pursuit of Inter Milan midfielder Wesley Sneijder as they look to sign a fourth player in this season's transfer market.

David Beckham was in red-hot form for LA Galaxy as Los Angeles moved five points clear at the top of the Western Conference after a 2-1 win over Chicago Fire.

Reports suggest Chelsea have given up on their pursuit of signing midfield magician Luka Modric from Tottenham Hotspur, after spending half the summer trying to lure him to Stamford Bridge.

Just when you think the longest-standing transfer saga in football's recent history is reaching its climax, the tale comes up with a new twist with Arsenal and Barcelona failing to see eye-to-eye for Cesc Fabregas' transfer fee.

A section of the roof in FC Twente's De Grolsch Veste stadium in Enschede collapsed on Thursday afternoon, killing one person and injuring 16.