Spain repairs team relations with Chile friendly (AP)
World champion Spain is looking to bounce back from a defeat to Italy and repair relations inside the team when it plays Chile in a friendly in Switzerland on Friday. The defending European champions are using the match at St. Gallen to prepare for Tuesday’s Euro 2012 qualifier against Liechtenstein.
Zabaleta backs Messi to perform for Argentina (AP)
Argentina defender Pablo Zabaleta on Thursday backed teammate Lionel Messi to shine for his country and denied suggestions that the striker plays better for club side Barcelona. “Messi tries more than his best when he plays for Argentina,” Zabaleta told reporters ahead of a friendly against Venezuela on Friday.
Joran van der Sloot Charged in Peruvian Woman’s Slaying
LIMA, Peru — Peruvian authorities have charged Joran van der Sloot with murder in the case of the death of a Peruvian woman.
Brazil Bank Stocks Jump Most in 15 Months on Rate Reduction
Brazilian bank stocks rose the most in more than fifteen months on speculation the central bank’s surprise decision to cut interest rates will spark an increase in consumer and business loans and help grow the economy.
FIBA Americas: Ginobili, Argentina roll over Uruguay
share: digg facebook twitter MAR DEL PLATA, Argentina — Spurs guard Manu Ginobili made only three baskets in Argentina’s 86-51 thumping of Uruguay on Thursday, but Spurs fans will be delighted to know two of them were emphatic dunks. All three Spurs-connected players in the event were in action on the second day of the FIBA Americas tournament, which will qualify the top two teams for the 2012 …
Colombia’s defense minister resigns as FARC actions reported on rise
Colombian Minister of Defense Rodrigo Rivera resigned Wednesday amid growing concern in the country over increased activity by the leftist Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC).
Real loan Argentina midfielder Gago to Roma
MADRID (Reuters) – Real Madrid have loaned Argentina midfielder Fernando Gago to AS Roma, the Spanish club said in a statement on Wednesday.
Colombia ushers in a new security strategy with defense minister change
Rodrigo Rivera steps down amid the perception that security in Colombia has deteriorated in the past year. Massacres have become almost a weekly occurrence, and kidnappings are up 9 percent.
