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The Stars and Stripes had a surprise run to the final of the Confederations Cup, also in South Africa, last summer.

Essien injured a hamstring while playing for Chelsea in the European Champions League on Dec. 8.

Vurnon Anita, Ron Vlaar, Orlando Engelaar and Jeremain Lens were left out.

The Chelsea midfielder is a major doubt for the showpiece because of knee and ankle injuries.

Messi said he doesn't 'feel the pressure' of delivering a third World Cup to Argentina.

Brett Holman scored the winner deep into injury time for the home side.

Bayern Munich coach Louis van Gaal sidestepped a report that France winger Franck Ribery is to stay with the club until 2015.

Robben said Mourinho is only concerned about winning matches while Bayern, under aims to attack.

Leonardo is quitting as AC Milan coach by mutual agreement after the team's last game of the season.

Atletico Madrid defeated Fulham 2-1 to lift Europa League title.

Madrid trails Barcelona by one point in the league.

It was a week in April that saw United exit the Champions League and lose to Chelsea in the league.

Milan reached the first knockout round of the Champions League, but lost 7-2 on aggregate to Manchester United.

Giggs started and ended the scoring in the second half to put the defending champions two points clear of Chelsea.

Wigan's first league win over Arsenal lifted it seven points clear of the relegation zone.

Chhetri struck thrice in his side's 5-0 thrashing of University of Evansville.