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  • Kashima beats Kobe to stay top in the J-League (AP)
    Takuya Nozawa scored twice as Kashima Antlers defeated Vissel Kobe 3-0 to maintain top spot in the J-League on Saturday. Nozawa's header in the eighth minute gave Vissel a 1-0 lead and he doubled it with a left-footed drive from 14 meters in the 31st minute. Marquinhos sealed the win with his sixth goal of the season in the 76th minute.

  • Second friendly in Italy abandoned after players fight (Reuters)
    Catania's match with Greek side Iraklis was abandoned because of players fighting, the second pre-season friendly involving a Serie A club to be halted because of violence in two days.

  • Barcelona release Mexico captain Marquez (Reuters)
    Mexico captain Rafael Marquez, who has been strongly linked in the media with a move to New York Red Bulls, has reached a deal with La Liga champions Barcelona that releases him from his contract.

  • Malaysia, Indonesia propose southeast Asia league (Reuters)
    Malaysia and Indonesia are proposing the formation of a trans-national soccer league in southeast Asia to help revitalise the club game in the region, according to Malaysia's Sports Minister Ahmad Shabery Cheek.

  • Batista might win Argentina job with good results (AP)
    Interim coach Sergio Batista's future with the Argentina team will be on the line in upcoming friendlies against Ireland and World Cup champion Spain. Julio Grondona, president of the Argentina Football Association, hinted Friday that Batista could get the job permanently if Argentina wins both matches -- at Ireland on Aug.

  • Argentina, Brazil to start series of friendlies (AP)
    Argentina and Brazil have agreed to play two friendly matches annually, using only players based in the local leagues. Julio Grondona, the president of the Argentine Football Association, and his Brazil counterpart Ricardo Texeira made the announcement Friday in the Argentine capital. Each country will get an annual home game, although no specific details were announced about scheduling.

  • Khedira joins Real Madrid from Stuttgart (Reuters)
    * Midfielder agrees five-year deal with Real Madrid