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Major Link Soccer: Gareth Bale, Prince of Wales

Euro 2016 semi-final number one Wales vs. Portugal, Friendlies are fun when you win, and Goals of the Week.

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World Soccer

When Wales and Portugal play later today the world will expect for Gareth Bale and Cristiano Ronaldo to have a moment of brilliance, but in reality it has been a collective effort, sacrifice, and team spirit that has brought both countries this far.

The Prince of Wales will keep his fingers crossed around noon today, hoping Chris Coleman and company can lead Wales to a historic European semi-final victory.

Scoring goals helps when you've been cut from your team and are looking for a new contract, just ask Hal Robson-Kanu.

The Milan president, Silvio Berlusconi, has confirmed that he will sell the seven-time European champions AC Milan to Chinese investors and expects to receive $445 million dollars over the next two years.

Seattle

Jordan Morris showed his skill and Herculez Gomez showed his guile in Seattle's 3-0 victory over West Ham United. Video of the goals and Tyler Miller making a save can be seen here.

U.S. Soccer

Over the years there have been some great goals and some very exciting times for the USA, but what are the Top 10 memorable goals for the USA.

"Just because you're a great athlete doesn't mean you're going to transform yourself into a great soccer player,"  It still starts with attracting and developing those athletes and when you have a broken system development is a difficult process.

Major League Soccer

How did a Columbus Crew bit player quit MLS and make it big in Europe? Aaron Schoenfeld has taken his European opportunity with both hands.

After England's disappointing Euro 2016 campaign could they be looking to the USA not only for their next manager, but also for their next star?

Nigel de Jong picked up his first MLS red card on Monday, but his challenge on Blas Perez wasn't the first controversy surrounding the LA Galaxy midfielder.

Soccer on TV: WEDNESDAY, July 6

ESPN
European Championship Semifinal
PORTUGAL-WALES (live) 12 pm.

ESPN DEPORTES
European Championship Semifinal
PORTUGAL-WALES (live) 12 pm.

FOX DEPORTES
Copa Libertadores Semifinal
SAO PAULO-ATLETICO NACIONAL (live) 5:30 pm.

ESPN3.com
United Soccer League
SAINT LOUIS FC-SEATTLE SOUNDERS 2 (live) 5 pm.

MLS DIRECT KICK/MLS LIVE
Major League Soccer
NEW YORK CITY FC-NEW ENGLAND (live) 4:30 pm.

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