FIFA set to change World Cup rotation system
By Martyn Ziegler Special to PA SportsTicker
ZURICH, Switzerland (Ticker) - FIFA is expected to decide on Monday to change the system of rotating the World Cup finals between the continents.
FIFA's executive committee, which will meet in Zurich, is to examine various options including whether more than one country from each continent can bid.
Under the current rotation system, the World Cup went to Africa for 2010 (South Africa won the contest), South America for 2014 and if rotation continued would go to a country from north and central America or the Caribbean in 2018. The United States plans to bid in 2018.
However FIFA president Sepp Blatter is concerned that only one nation - Brazil - bid for 2014 and said last week that he favored a change.
"My thoughts are that we shall open the market and make the World Cup available for everybody apart from the last confederation which has just organized it, which means South America cannot bid for 2018," Blatter said. The FIFA president should get his way as the majority of the 23 FIFA executive members who meet in Zurich are understood to be of the same opinion.
2007년 10월 28일 일요일
2007년 10월 25일 목요일
Cal goalkeeper fights cancer, with a little help from her friends
Cal goalkeeper fights cancer, with a little help from her friends
By JANIE McCAULEY, AP Sports Writer
October 25, 2007
BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) -- The diagnosis came a few weeks ago for California goalkeeper Jorden LaFontaine-Kussmann -- lymphoma.
Now the 18-year-old freshman is about to undergo her second round of chemotherapy to attack a large mass in the middle of her chest. When she told her friends and dorm mates on the men's soccer team she will soon be bald, they beat her to it: They shaved their heads in support.
"She's amazing," said Jordan Bethke, a freshman goalie on the Cal men's team. "She's dealing with it like a champ."
LaFontaine-Kussmann is handling her ordeal with a sense of humor and sense of purpose. She insists she will be back on the field for the 2008 season.
"I kind of just feel like I'm injured for six months," she said. "I will pick back up where I left off. Not playing soccer is not an option."
LaFontaine-Kussmann is staying in school, choosing not to return home to Lakewood, Wash., for treatment because of the support at Cal.
The men's players sporting what are now buzz cuts -- the hair is growing back and they plan to shave again -- but that's just the beginning.
Her teammates are wearing navy blue wristbands with the initials "JLK" and lime green warmup shirts donated by the Missouri women's soccer team. The Cal players also had green bracelets made in honor of Jorde, as they call her, and are planning a head scarf and hat party so she is prepared to stay warm this winter.
Teammate Megan Jesolva cut her hair to have a wig made for LaFontaine-Kussmann. Cal also is trying to get former players involved.
"I sent an e-mail out to the coaches in Division I and asked if they had any experiences to share," first-year Cal coach Neil McGuire said. "The overwhelming response has been incredible. Not only are we mobilizing but so are other programs."
When the Bears play at Arizona State on Friday night, the Sun Devils will wear wristbands in her honor. Former Cal coach Kevin Boyd is now at ASU, and he recruited LaFontaine-Kussmann.
She will move into an apartment next week, with one of her sisters who has relocated to the Bay Area to help. Her parents also will be around regularly.
Because her cancer affects the cells of the immune system, LaFontaine-Kussmann has to be extra careful not to get sick. After her chemo treatments, which last anywhere from six to eight hours at a time, she is zapped. So having her own space and being out of the dorms will allow her to be much more comfortable as she recovers.
She will have five more chemo sessions spaced over three-week spans, followed by two months of radiation.
The last thing she wants is to be treated as if she is sick.
"Why be down and depressed about it?" she said. "I have the best situation going -- a school that cares. I kind of feel lucky."
LaFontaine-Kussmann, who feels blessed to have both her biological and adopted father in her life and thus the hyphenated last name, began experiencing sharp chest pains last month. While convinced they would go away, she told the team trainer anyway. And then began a whirlwind week of tests and scans and more exams.
She's thankful that she spoke up. Doctors said the fast-growing mass had been developing for about a year, but the cancer hadn't spread and most likely would respond well to treatment. Two years ago, she dealt with a skin cancer on the Achilles' tendon area of her left foot.
"I don't want to say I'm not emotional because I am," she said. "But it's just another bump in the road. It's hard sometimes. It's not an option not to get through it."
LaFontaine-Kussmann already has lopped 8 inches off her long hair and is sporting a stylish bob. She planned to trim it one more time before the chemicals in her body do their part and she loses it all.
"I'm still holding onto the hope it won't fall out," she said with a grin, superstitiously crossing her fingers on both hands and holding them in the air. "It's nice. I have never had hair this short, so it gives me a reason to try it."
LaFontaine-Kussmann is trying to stay active with the team as much as possible. Some days are better than others. This week, she helped set up cones and kicked the ball around as long as she could before becoming too winded.
"Whenever I feel well, I try to join in," she said.
She had to drop one class, but her professors and academic advisers have been eager to assist.
"It's going to be tough, but a lot of things are going to be tough," she said. "I've been here three months and have made so many friends who would do that for me."
By JANIE McCAULEY, AP Sports Writer
October 25, 2007
BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) -- The diagnosis came a few weeks ago for California goalkeeper Jorden LaFontaine-Kussmann -- lymphoma.
Now the 18-year-old freshman is about to undergo her second round of chemotherapy to attack a large mass in the middle of her chest. When she told her friends and dorm mates on the men's soccer team she will soon be bald, they beat her to it: They shaved their heads in support.
"She's amazing," said Jordan Bethke, a freshman goalie on the Cal men's team. "She's dealing with it like a champ."
LaFontaine-Kussmann is handling her ordeal with a sense of humor and sense of purpose. She insists she will be back on the field for the 2008 season.
"I kind of just feel like I'm injured for six months," she said. "I will pick back up where I left off. Not playing soccer is not an option."
LaFontaine-Kussmann is staying in school, choosing not to return home to Lakewood, Wash., for treatment because of the support at Cal.
The men's players sporting what are now buzz cuts -- the hair is growing back and they plan to shave again -- but that's just the beginning.
Her teammates are wearing navy blue wristbands with the initials "JLK" and lime green warmup shirts donated by the Missouri women's soccer team. The Cal players also had green bracelets made in honor of Jorde, as they call her, and are planning a head scarf and hat party so she is prepared to stay warm this winter.
Teammate Megan Jesolva cut her hair to have a wig made for LaFontaine-Kussmann. Cal also is trying to get former players involved.
"I sent an e-mail out to the coaches in Division I and asked if they had any experiences to share," first-year Cal coach Neil McGuire said. "The overwhelming response has been incredible. Not only are we mobilizing but so are other programs."
When the Bears play at Arizona State on Friday night, the Sun Devils will wear wristbands in her honor. Former Cal coach Kevin Boyd is now at ASU, and he recruited LaFontaine-Kussmann.
She will move into an apartment next week, with one of her sisters who has relocated to the Bay Area to help. Her parents also will be around regularly.
Because her cancer affects the cells of the immune system, LaFontaine-Kussmann has to be extra careful not to get sick. After her chemo treatments, which last anywhere from six to eight hours at a time, she is zapped. So having her own space and being out of the dorms will allow her to be much more comfortable as she recovers.
She will have five more chemo sessions spaced over three-week spans, followed by two months of radiation.
The last thing she wants is to be treated as if she is sick.
"Why be down and depressed about it?" she said. "I have the best situation going -- a school that cares. I kind of feel lucky."
LaFontaine-Kussmann, who feels blessed to have both her biological and adopted father in her life and thus the hyphenated last name, began experiencing sharp chest pains last month. While convinced they would go away, she told the team trainer anyway. And then began a whirlwind week of tests and scans and more exams.
She's thankful that she spoke up. Doctors said the fast-growing mass had been developing for about a year, but the cancer hadn't spread and most likely would respond well to treatment. Two years ago, she dealt with a skin cancer on the Achilles' tendon area of her left foot.
"I don't want to say I'm not emotional because I am," she said. "But it's just another bump in the road. It's hard sometimes. It's not an option not to get through it."
LaFontaine-Kussmann already has lopped 8 inches off her long hair and is sporting a stylish bob. She planned to trim it one more time before the chemicals in her body do their part and she loses it all.
"I'm still holding onto the hope it won't fall out," she said with a grin, superstitiously crossing her fingers on both hands and holding them in the air. "It's nice. I have never had hair this short, so it gives me a reason to try it."
LaFontaine-Kussmann is trying to stay active with the team as much as possible. Some days are better than others. This week, she helped set up cones and kicked the ball around as long as she could before becoming too winded.
"Whenever I feel well, I try to join in," she said.
She had to drop one class, but her professors and academic advisers have been eager to assist.
"It's going to be tough, but a lot of things are going to be tough," she said. "I've been here three months and have made so many friends who would do that for me."
2007년 10월 20일 토요일
2007년 10월 16일 화요일
England must cope with injuries, artificial surface as six teams hope to reach Euro 2008
By STUART CONDIE, AP Sports Writer
October 16, 2007
LONDON (AP) -- England is among several teams hoping to advance to next year's European Championship on Wednesday and must contend with injuries and an unfamiliar artificial surface to do so.
England will qualify for a sixth straight European tournament appearance with a win, but several key players may be out and those that do play at Russia face the fake grass of Moscow's Luzhniki Stadium.
Greece, Czech Republic and Sweden could also clinch a berth with a month of qualifying still to go, while Croatia and Poland can advance without even playing.
England is on a streak of five straight 3-0 wins that have revived the team. England beat Russia last month and that reportedly prompted the Russian soccer federation to decide against installing a new surface at the Luzhniki Stadium.
The experience of playing on that surface could give Russia an advantage.
England trained on a similar surface before traveling and the Football Association has taken extra insurance to cover its players in case they get injured.
Russia needs a victory for a realistic chance of becoming one of two teams to advance from Group E and coach Guus Hiddink is counting on the intimidating surroundings giving his team an edge it lacked at Wembley
"The psychological aspect gives us a huge advantage and the fans will create a fiery atmosphere," Hiddink said. "It will be difficult for England."
England must also cope without left back Ashley Cole, who injured his ankle in Saturday's victory over Estonia, while captain John Terry should play despite sitting out the last game with a knee injury.
"We have trained on an artificial pitch in the past few days so we know what it is all about," England defender Rio Ferdinand said. "Russia have more experience on the pitch in Moscow, but I think our quality can come through."
England has 23 points. Russia has 18 and knows that an England win would advance the visitors and give Croatia a berth too.
Like Croatia, Poland does not even need to play to advance. It could reach its first European Championship if Serbia and Portugal lose to Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan in Group A, but Poland is more likely to have to wait until it plays at Serbia next month to advance.
Defending European champion Greece is at rival Turkey looking to get even for a 4-1 loss with a win that would seal a place in Austria and Switzerland. Greece recovered after that loss in March and now leads Group C with three games remaining.
The Czech Republic plays at Germany and needs a draw to advance from Group D. The Czechs got a boost Saturday when the Germans became the first team to qualify, rendering the game almost meaningless from their perspective.
Sweden needs a win at Northern Ireland and the Group F leader is aiming to avenge an earlier 2-1 defeat -- its only loss in qualifying.
"We are looking for revenge," Sweden striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic said. "They will pull back and we just have to go for it and try to get an early goal. Both teams want to win and it's going to be tough."
Scotland leads Group B with 24 points before its match at Georgia, one more than Italy and two more than France.
Updated on Tuesday, Oct 16, 2007 2:37 pm, EDT
October 16, 2007
LONDON (AP) -- England is among several teams hoping to advance to next year's European Championship on Wednesday and must contend with injuries and an unfamiliar artificial surface to do so.
England will qualify for a sixth straight European tournament appearance with a win, but several key players may be out and those that do play at Russia face the fake grass of Moscow's Luzhniki Stadium.
Greece, Czech Republic and Sweden could also clinch a berth with a month of qualifying still to go, while Croatia and Poland can advance without even playing.
England is on a streak of five straight 3-0 wins that have revived the team. England beat Russia last month and that reportedly prompted the Russian soccer federation to decide against installing a new surface at the Luzhniki Stadium.
The experience of playing on that surface could give Russia an advantage.
England trained on a similar surface before traveling and the Football Association has taken extra insurance to cover its players in case they get injured.
Russia needs a victory for a realistic chance of becoming one of two teams to advance from Group E and coach Guus Hiddink is counting on the intimidating surroundings giving his team an edge it lacked at Wembley
"The psychological aspect gives us a huge advantage and the fans will create a fiery atmosphere," Hiddink said. "It will be difficult for England."
England must also cope without left back Ashley Cole, who injured his ankle in Saturday's victory over Estonia, while captain John Terry should play despite sitting out the last game with a knee injury.
"We have trained on an artificial pitch in the past few days so we know what it is all about," England defender Rio Ferdinand said. "Russia have more experience on the pitch in Moscow, but I think our quality can come through."
England has 23 points. Russia has 18 and knows that an England win would advance the visitors and give Croatia a berth too.
Like Croatia, Poland does not even need to play to advance. It could reach its first European Championship if Serbia and Portugal lose to Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan in Group A, but Poland is more likely to have to wait until it plays at Serbia next month to advance.
Defending European champion Greece is at rival Turkey looking to get even for a 4-1 loss with a win that would seal a place in Austria and Switzerland. Greece recovered after that loss in March and now leads Group C with three games remaining.
The Czech Republic plays at Germany and needs a draw to advance from Group D. The Czechs got a boost Saturday when the Germans became the first team to qualify, rendering the game almost meaningless from their perspective.
Sweden needs a win at Northern Ireland and the Group F leader is aiming to avenge an earlier 2-1 defeat -- its only loss in qualifying.
"We are looking for revenge," Sweden striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic said. "They will pull back and we just have to go for it and try to get an early goal. Both teams want to win and it's going to be tough."
Scotland leads Group B with 24 points before its match at Georgia, one more than Italy and two more than France.
Updated on Tuesday, Oct 16, 2007 2:37 pm, EDT
2007년 10월 8일 월요일
Brazil's Alves scores 7 goals to set Dutch league record
Brazil's Alves scores 7 goals to set Dutch league record
Brazil's Alves scores 7 goals to set Dutch league record
October 7, 2007
AMSTERDAM, Netherlands (AP) -- Brazil forward Afonso Alves scored seven goals, including four in 10 minutes, to set a Dutch league record Sunday and lead SC Heerenveen to a 9-0 rout of Heracles Almelo in the first division.
He scored his first goal of the season in the 10th and followed with goals in the 17th, 18th, 68th, 70th, 74th and 77th. Gerald Sibon also scored in the 60th and 80th minutes in the biggest victory for Heerenveen in its 87-year history.
Feyenoord regained first place after Nicky Hofs scored the only goal in the 1-0 win over Vitesse Arnhem, and Ajax drew 2-2 at Sparta Rotterdam. Feyenoord, a 14-time league winner, has 18 points, one above Ajax and PSV Eindhoven.
LONDON (AP) -- Arsenal returned to first place in the Premier League, defeating Sunderland 3-2 on Robin van Persie's second goal in the 80th minute.
Chelsea beat Bolton 1-0, giving Avram Grant his first victory as coach of the Blues. Chelsea ended a 460-minute goal drought in the league when Salomon Kalou scored in the 41st minute.
Fernando Torres scored in the 90th minute to salvage a 2-2 tie for Liverpool against Tottenham, and Michael Owen marked his return from minor surgery with a goal in Newcastle's 3-2 win over Everton.
Arsenal leads the standings with 22 points, followed by Manchester United with 20. The Red Devils had moved into the top spot Saturday for the first time this season with a 4-0 win over Wigan. Manchester City is third with 19 points and Liverpool is fourth with 16.
Reading beat Derby 1-0 on Kevin Doyle's 64th-minute header to end a two-game losing streak. Reading goalkeeper Marcus Hahnemann kept his third shutout of the Premier League season -- a marked contrast to last Saturday, when the American let in seven goals in a 7-4 loss to Portsmouth.
Reading's other American international, Bobby Convey, was not in the squad because of a leg injury. U.S. midfielder Eddie Lewis came on as a 65th-minute substitute for Derby.
Blackburn goalkeeper Brad Friedel helped his team win 2-1 by pushing a header from Birmingham's Olivier Kapo over the bar in injury time. Another American goalkeeper, Everton's Tim Howard, was not as lucky. Everton lost even though Newcastle goalkeeper Shay Given scored a late own-goal.
Fulham started three Americans -- goalkeeper Kasey Keller, defender Carlos Bocanegra and striker Clint Dempsey -- in a 2-0 loss to Portsmouth. Dempsey's third-minute shot was turned around the post by Portsmouth goalkeeper David James.
MILAN, Italy (AP) -- Kaka and Alberto Gilardino scored two goals each, sending AC Milan past Lazio 5-1 for its first victory in six rounds of the Italian first division.
Kaka converted a penalty kick in the 33rd and in the 52nd held off two defenders and shot through the legs of Lazio goalkeeper Nestor Fernando Muslera. The Brazilian then created an opening in the 70th for Gilardino, who beat Muslera for his first goal of the season.
Adrian Mutu converted an 88th-minute penalty kick to help Fiorentina draw with Juventus 1-1 and Francesco Totti had two goals and set up another as AS Roma routed 10-man Parma 3-0.
Inter Milan, which beat Napoli 2-1 on Saturday, leads the Serie A standings with 17 points, followed by Juventus and Roma with 14, Fiorentina with 13 and Genoa with 12. Milan is tied with Napoli and Atalanta with 10 points.
MADRID, Spain (AP) -- Lionel Messi scored for the sixth straight game to lead FC Barcelona to a 3-0 win over Atletico Madrid in the Spanish league.
Messi scored in the 19th, three minutes after Deco had put Barcelona ahead when he took advantage of a goalkeeping error by backup Christian Abbiati. Xavi Hernandez added a third in injury time.
Barcelona is second with 17 points. Real Madrid stayed atop the standings with 19 points after beating Recreativo Huelva 2-0 with second-half goals from Ruud van Nistelrooy and substitute Gonzalo Higuain.
Villarreal stayed third with 15 points after losing to Osasuna 3-2. Valencia, which lost to Espanyol 2-1 on Saturday, also has 15 points. Deportivo La Coruna handed Sevilla its fourth straight defeat with a 1-0 win.
BERLIN (AP) -- Bayern Munich extended its lead at the top of the German first division with two goals from Luca Toni in a 3-0 win against Bavarian rival FC Nuremberg.
Toni tied injured teammate Miroslav Klose for the league high of eight goals this season.
"You call that class, he's always in the right place," Bayern coach Ottmar Hitzfeld said.
Bayern is five points ahead of second-placed Karlsruher SC for a record lead after nine rounds of the season.
Eintracht Frankfurt beat Bayer Leverkusen 2-1 behind Sotirios Kyrgiakos's header goals in the 54th and 79th minutes.
Leverkusen dropped to eighth place. Last week, the team was second and gave Bayern its toughest match in weeks before losing 1-0.
PARIS (AP) -- Defending champion Lyon defeated Bordeaux 3-1 in the French first division with goals from Cleber Anderson, Karim Benzema and Kim Kallstrom.
Benzema, the most prolific striker in the league, beat Bordeaux goalkeeper Ulrich Rame in the 24th minute off a pass from Hatem Ben Arfa for his 10th goal this season.
Lyon leads the standings with 22 points after 10 games. Nancy, which upset Monaco 3-1 Friday, also has 22 points. It has the same goal difference but Lyon has scored more goals.
Toulouse edged Sochaux 1-0 and is in 10th place with 14 points. Sochaux remains stuck in the relegation zone with seven points.
GLASGOW, Scotland (AP) -- Scott McDonald scored during injury time to give Celtic a 2-1 win over Gretna and returned to the top of the Scottish Premier League.
This was McDonald's sixth goal in the past four games. He also had the winner in the 2-1 win over AC Milan in the Champions League on Wednesday.
Aberdeen beat St. Mirren 4-0 with two penalty kicks from Scott Severin, and goals from Lee Miller in the 63rd and 88th minutes. Celtic leads with 22 points, followed by Hibernian with 21 and Rangers with 19.
LISBON, Portugal (AP) -- Nuno Gomes scored twice to lead Benfica over Leiria 2-1 in the Portuguese league.
A week after making his league debut with Benfica, American teenager Freddy Adu returned to the substitutes bench against Leiria and was not used.
Benfica improved to 13 points after seven games. FC Porto tops the league with 18 points after six straight wins.
ATHENS, Greece (AP) -- AEK Athens beat crosstown rival Panionios 3-0 in the Greek league for its fourth victory in four games.
Nikos Lymberopoulos scored his first goal of the season, Rivaldo converted a penalty kick and Julio Cesar netted another.
AEK is in first place with 12 points. Atromitos, which won 1-0 at Xanthi, follows with nine points. Defending champion Olympiakos Piraeus has eight points. Panathinaikos, which lost 1-0 to Asteras, has seven
Brazil's Alves scores 7 goals to set Dutch league record
October 7, 2007
AMSTERDAM, Netherlands (AP) -- Brazil forward Afonso Alves scored seven goals, including four in 10 minutes, to set a Dutch league record Sunday and lead SC Heerenveen to a 9-0 rout of Heracles Almelo in the first division.
He scored his first goal of the season in the 10th and followed with goals in the 17th, 18th, 68th, 70th, 74th and 77th. Gerald Sibon also scored in the 60th and 80th minutes in the biggest victory for Heerenveen in its 87-year history.
Feyenoord regained first place after Nicky Hofs scored the only goal in the 1-0 win over Vitesse Arnhem, and Ajax drew 2-2 at Sparta Rotterdam. Feyenoord, a 14-time league winner, has 18 points, one above Ajax and PSV Eindhoven.
LONDON (AP) -- Arsenal returned to first place in the Premier League, defeating Sunderland 3-2 on Robin van Persie's second goal in the 80th minute.
Chelsea beat Bolton 1-0, giving Avram Grant his first victory as coach of the Blues. Chelsea ended a 460-minute goal drought in the league when Salomon Kalou scored in the 41st minute.
Fernando Torres scored in the 90th minute to salvage a 2-2 tie for Liverpool against Tottenham, and Michael Owen marked his return from minor surgery with a goal in Newcastle's 3-2 win over Everton.
Arsenal leads the standings with 22 points, followed by Manchester United with 20. The Red Devils had moved into the top spot Saturday for the first time this season with a 4-0 win over Wigan. Manchester City is third with 19 points and Liverpool is fourth with 16.
Reading beat Derby 1-0 on Kevin Doyle's 64th-minute header to end a two-game losing streak. Reading goalkeeper Marcus Hahnemann kept his third shutout of the Premier League season -- a marked contrast to last Saturday, when the American let in seven goals in a 7-4 loss to Portsmouth.
Reading's other American international, Bobby Convey, was not in the squad because of a leg injury. U.S. midfielder Eddie Lewis came on as a 65th-minute substitute for Derby.
Blackburn goalkeeper Brad Friedel helped his team win 2-1 by pushing a header from Birmingham's Olivier Kapo over the bar in injury time. Another American goalkeeper, Everton's Tim Howard, was not as lucky. Everton lost even though Newcastle goalkeeper Shay Given scored a late own-goal.
Fulham started three Americans -- goalkeeper Kasey Keller, defender Carlos Bocanegra and striker Clint Dempsey -- in a 2-0 loss to Portsmouth. Dempsey's third-minute shot was turned around the post by Portsmouth goalkeeper David James.
MILAN, Italy (AP) -- Kaka and Alberto Gilardino scored two goals each, sending AC Milan past Lazio 5-1 for its first victory in six rounds of the Italian first division.
Kaka converted a penalty kick in the 33rd and in the 52nd held off two defenders and shot through the legs of Lazio goalkeeper Nestor Fernando Muslera. The Brazilian then created an opening in the 70th for Gilardino, who beat Muslera for his first goal of the season.
Adrian Mutu converted an 88th-minute penalty kick to help Fiorentina draw with Juventus 1-1 and Francesco Totti had two goals and set up another as AS Roma routed 10-man Parma 3-0.
Inter Milan, which beat Napoli 2-1 on Saturday, leads the Serie A standings with 17 points, followed by Juventus and Roma with 14, Fiorentina with 13 and Genoa with 12. Milan is tied with Napoli and Atalanta with 10 points.
MADRID, Spain (AP) -- Lionel Messi scored for the sixth straight game to lead FC Barcelona to a 3-0 win over Atletico Madrid in the Spanish league.
Messi scored in the 19th, three minutes after Deco had put Barcelona ahead when he took advantage of a goalkeeping error by backup Christian Abbiati. Xavi Hernandez added a third in injury time.
Barcelona is second with 17 points. Real Madrid stayed atop the standings with 19 points after beating Recreativo Huelva 2-0 with second-half goals from Ruud van Nistelrooy and substitute Gonzalo Higuain.
Villarreal stayed third with 15 points after losing to Osasuna 3-2. Valencia, which lost to Espanyol 2-1 on Saturday, also has 15 points. Deportivo La Coruna handed Sevilla its fourth straight defeat with a 1-0 win.
BERLIN (AP) -- Bayern Munich extended its lead at the top of the German first division with two goals from Luca Toni in a 3-0 win against Bavarian rival FC Nuremberg.
Toni tied injured teammate Miroslav Klose for the league high of eight goals this season.
"You call that class, he's always in the right place," Bayern coach Ottmar Hitzfeld said.
Bayern is five points ahead of second-placed Karlsruher SC for a record lead after nine rounds of the season.
Eintracht Frankfurt beat Bayer Leverkusen 2-1 behind Sotirios Kyrgiakos's header goals in the 54th and 79th minutes.
Leverkusen dropped to eighth place. Last week, the team was second and gave Bayern its toughest match in weeks before losing 1-0.
PARIS (AP) -- Defending champion Lyon defeated Bordeaux 3-1 in the French first division with goals from Cleber Anderson, Karim Benzema and Kim Kallstrom.
Benzema, the most prolific striker in the league, beat Bordeaux goalkeeper Ulrich Rame in the 24th minute off a pass from Hatem Ben Arfa for his 10th goal this season.
Lyon leads the standings with 22 points after 10 games. Nancy, which upset Monaco 3-1 Friday, also has 22 points. It has the same goal difference but Lyon has scored more goals.
Toulouse edged Sochaux 1-0 and is in 10th place with 14 points. Sochaux remains stuck in the relegation zone with seven points.
GLASGOW, Scotland (AP) -- Scott McDonald scored during injury time to give Celtic a 2-1 win over Gretna and returned to the top of the Scottish Premier League.
This was McDonald's sixth goal in the past four games. He also had the winner in the 2-1 win over AC Milan in the Champions League on Wednesday.
Aberdeen beat St. Mirren 4-0 with two penalty kicks from Scott Severin, and goals from Lee Miller in the 63rd and 88th minutes. Celtic leads with 22 points, followed by Hibernian with 21 and Rangers with 19.
LISBON, Portugal (AP) -- Nuno Gomes scored twice to lead Benfica over Leiria 2-1 in the Portuguese league.
A week after making his league debut with Benfica, American teenager Freddy Adu returned to the substitutes bench against Leiria and was not used.
Benfica improved to 13 points after seven games. FC Porto tops the league with 18 points after six straight wins.
ATHENS, Greece (AP) -- AEK Athens beat crosstown rival Panionios 3-0 in the Greek league for its fourth victory in four games.
Nikos Lymberopoulos scored his first goal of the season, Rivaldo converted a penalty kick and Julio Cesar netted another.
AEK is in first place with 12 points. Atromitos, which won 1-0 at Xanthi, follows with nine points. Defending champion Olympiakos Piraeus has eight points. Panathinaikos, which lost 1-0 to Asteras, has seven
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