US-Mexico renew rivalry with eye to 2010 Cup qualifying (AFP)

 
Mexico and the United States will renew their football rivalry here on Wednesday with both clubs looking for bragging rights ahead of the start of North American qualifying for the 2010 World Cup. [link]

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