The WSJ MARKETPLACE cover story on Friday was about MLS. The article was titled U.S. Soccer League Finally Hopes to Score. The most notable decision (the one that captured the headlines) was adding the "very sexy curb appeal" of David Beckham. But the league has also; signed an alliance with Germany's Bundesliga [top soccer league], reached agreement on a new tournament pitting MLS teams against Mexican clubs, signed a first-ever lucrative television contract, formed a partnership at a club level with one of England's most venerable clubs [Arsenal] and is allowing team-kit sponsorships/rights.

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England doubtful for EURO 2008 finals in Austria and Switzerland?

Steve McClaren's side are five points adrift of group leaders Croatia after a goalless draw with Israel in Tel Aviv which means they have taken only two points out a possible nine.

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