Real ride high on Van der Vaart hat-trick

Real Madrid new boy Rafael van der Vaart scored a hat-trick to help the champions thrash promoted Sporting Gijon 7-1 in the Primera Liga Wednesday. Sporting were subjected to a 6-1 beating at home......

Messi in Argentina Olympic squad

Barcelona striker Lionel Messi and Atletico Madrid forward Sergio Aguero have been included in Argentina's squad for the Beijing Olympics soccer tournament. Former Barcelona and Villarreal......