Better Late Than Never

The United States beat Venezuela 1-0 thanks to a Ricardo Clark header deep into injury time. A scrappy game looked set for a scoreless stalemate until Clark gave the USA its first win of 2012.

Messi Wins Ballon d'Or

Barcelona forward Lionel Messi is the 2011 recipient of the Ballon d'Or award and has now won it three years in a row, a feat that only France's Michel Platini was ever able to accomplish.

Waiting On City

AC Milan has confirmed that it has reached an agreement with disgruntled forward Carlos Tevez, now it waits on Manchester City to make a decision. It is reported to be a loan-to-transfer deal.

Back To Work

Caught in no man's land while Manchester City tries to land the best financially deal for his rights, Carlos Tevez needs to get back on the field pronto in January, writes Goal.com's Frank Isola.

Striker On Strike

Humberto Suazo missed training Tuesday in an effort to force an exit from Mexican outfit Monterrey. The Chilean striker has been linked with a move to Boca Juniors in the January transfer window.

Silva's Strategy

Brazilian defender Thiago Silva has revealed that he would like to become AC Milan's captain, and that he hopes to sign a new five-year contract when his current deal expires in 2016.