ALGARVE CUP NEWS

Germany tops FIFA rankings despite loss to No. 2 Brazil

ZURICH (AP) Germany stayed at the top of the FIFA rankings despite losing to No. 2 Brazil in a friendly last month.

APRIL 12, 2018

Morocco takes FIFA to court to recruit Spain’s El Haddadi

LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) The Moroccan soccer federation is taking FIFA to court in the hopes of recruiting Spain forward Munir El Haddadi before the World Cup.

APRIL 10, 2018

Egypt cyclist pedals to Russia to support team in World Cup

CAIRO (AP) An Egyptian cyclist has set off on Saturday from the heart of downtown Cairo heading to Moscow to support Egypt's national soccer team in the World Cup.

APRIL 7, 2018

Spain beat Australia, Scots upend England to open HK 7s

HONG KONG (AP) Fiji began its bid for a record fourth successive Hong Kong Sevens rugby title when it beat Pacific neighbor Samoa 31-12 on Friday.

APRIL 6, 2018

FIFA says president Infantino won’t meddle in World Cup bids

After Morocco questioned Gianni Infantino's impartiality, FIFA maintained Wednesday that its president won't meddle in the 2026 World Cup bi...

MARCH 28, 2018

Column: World Cup offers chance for respite from Russia heat

PARIS (AP) It was late 1945, and distrust of Russia was rising. British military planners had recently hatched secret plans, codenamed "Unt...

MARCH 28, 2018

Mbappe scores twice as France beats Russia 3-1 in friendly

ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (AP) Kylian Mbappe scored twice as France beat World Cup host Russia 3-1 in a friendly on Tuesday.

MARCH 27, 2018

Mbappe scores twice as France beats Russia in friendly

ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (AP) Kylian Mbappe scored twice as France beat World Cup host Russia 3-1 in a friendly on Tuesday.

MARCH 27, 2018

Portugal slump to 3-0 loss against the Netherlands in Geneva

GENEVA (AP) Portugal was made to pay for a weak first-half display as the Netherlands cruised to a 3-0 win in a friendly on Monday.

MARCH 26, 2018

Greek soccer faces FIFA expulsion because of violence

ATHENS, Greece (AP) Greece could be expelled from international soccer competitions because of widespread violence, a FIFA representative s...

MARCH 14, 2018

FIFA lifts suspension of Pakistan soccer federation

ZURICH (AP) FIFA has lifted the Pakistan soccer federation's suspension, which had been imposed in October because of outside interference by a court.

MARCH 14, 2018

FIFA extends Del Nero ban during bribery investigation

ZURICH (AP) Brazilian soccer confederation president Marco Polo Del Nero will remain suspended by FIFA for a further 45 days while he is under investigation for taking bribes.

MARCH 14, 2018

Argentina-Iceland sold out before WCup ticket sales restart

ZURICH (AP) FIFA says two of the 64 World Cup games will be off limits Tuesday when hundreds of thousands of tickets go on open sale.

MARCH 12, 2018

Italy, Poland or Portugal likely to host UEFA Nations League

NYON, Switzerland (AP) The first Final Four tournament in the UEFA Nations League will likely be played in Italy, Poland or Portugal.

MARCH 9, 2018

Coe says Russians could be stopped from competing in track

BIRMINGHAM, England (AP) IAAF president Sebastian Coe says Russians could be stopped from competing as neutral athletes if the country fails to shows ''dramatic progress'' in the...

MARCH 6, 2018

CAS hears dispute between FIFA, Palestinians

LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) The Palestinian soccer federation is challenging FIFA at the Court of Arbitration for Sport for shutting down de...

MARCH 6, 2018

FIFA panel approves adding video review to laws of soccer, clearing the way to use at World Cup in June

ZURICH (AP) FIFA panel approves adding video review to laws of soccer, clearing the way to use at World Cup in June .

MARCH 3, 2018