Sentencing latest chapter in FIFA scandal
NEW YORK (AP) The upcoming sentencing of a former Guatemalan judge in a federal court in New York City is the latest chapter in the sprawling corruption scandal that's engulfed F...OCTOBER 25, 2017
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Spanish long-distance runner Fifa detained in doping raid
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) Spanish long-distance runner Ilias Fifa was detained by police on Wednesday in an anti-doping operation in Barcelona.OCTOBER 25, 2017
England to face Spain in Under-17 World Cup final
KOLKATA, India (AP) Rhian Brewster scored his second straight hat trick to give England a 3-1 victory over Brazil on Wednesday and line up...OCTOBER 25, 2017
Tryscorer Israel Folau to miss Australia's end of year tour
SYDNEY (AP) Israel Folau will miss Australia's end-of-year tour to Japan and Britain after electing to take an extended break from rugby following next weekend's exhibition match...OCTOBER 22, 2017
Argentina to open Russia's World Cup final venue in friendly
MOSCOW (AP) Argentina will travel to Russia to play the first game at Moscow's newly renovated stadium for the 2018 World Cup final.OCTOBER 21, 2017
Russia glad to welcome Blatter, Platini as World Cup guests
MOSCOW (AP) President Vladimir Putin's spokesman Dmitry Peskov says Russia ''would be glad'' to see banned former soccer leaders Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini in Russia next ye...OCTOBER 20, 2017
Denmark women to play Croatia after 'partial' pay deal
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) A partial agreement has been made with the women's team so they can play a Women's World Cup qualifier against Croatia next week after a qualifier agains...OCTOBER 20, 2017
FIFA says deal close to resolve transfer system complaint
ZURICH (AP) A complaint to the European Commission challenging soccer's transfer market is set to be withdrawn by the global group of players' unions, according to FIFA.OCTOBER 19, 2017
FIFA says deal close to resolve transfer system complaint
ZURICH (AP) FIFA says a complaint to the European Commission challenging soccer's transfer market is set to be withdrawn.OCTOBER 19, 2017
Swedes mull compensation after Danes cancel WWCup qualifier
STOCKHOLM (AP) The Swedish Football Federation is considering seeking compensation from its Danish counterpart for canceling a Women's World Cup qualifier over a pay dispute.OCTOBER 19, 2017
Denmark cancels World Cup qualifier against Sweden
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) A pay dispute involving the Danish women's national team has forced the country's soccer federation to cancel a W...OCTOBER 18, 2017
Iceland prepared for World Cup debut with 2 games in Qatar
REYKJAVIK, Iceland (AP) Iceland will play two friendlies in Qatar for its first preparation games since advancing to play at next year's World Cup.OCTOBER 18, 2017
Denmark cancels World Cup qualifier against Sweden
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) A pay dispute involving the Danish women's national team has forced the country's soccer federation to cancel a World Cup qualifying match against Sweden...OCTOBER 18, 2017
Italy to face Sweden in World Cup playoffs
ZURICH (AP) Italy will face Sweden in the European playoffs next month to qualify for the World Cup.OCTOBER 17, 2017
FIFA confirms 8 top-seeded teams in World Cup draw
ZURICH (AP) FIFA has confirmed the seven highest-ranked nations joining host Russia as top-seeded teams in the World Cup finals draw.OCTOBER 16, 2017
FIFA World Rankings List for October
ZURICH (AP) FIFA rankings published for October (last month's rankings in parentheses):OCTOBER 16, 2017
Australia, Honduras set dates for inter-continental playoff
SYDNEY (AP) Australia and Honduras have agreed dates for their inter-continental World Cup qualifying playoff.OCTOBER 15, 2017
Ronaldo back in lineup for Portugal in World Cup qualifying
LISBON, Portugal (AP) Cristiano Ronaldo is set to return to Portugal's lineup for the decisive World Cup qualifier against Switzerland on...OCTOBER 9, 2017
Russia's Maria Paseka successfully defends world vault title
MONTREAL (AP) Maria Paseka of Russia successfully defended her vault title Saturday in the World Gymnastics Championships, edging American Jade Carey at Olympic Stadium.OCTOBER 8, 2017
Spain clinches World Cup spot with win against Albania
MADRID (AP) Spain easily defeated Albania 3-0 to secure a World Cup berth on Friday and outspoken defender Gerard Pique received a mixed r...OCTOBER 6, 2017
Syria preparing for World Cup playoff against Australia
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) Torn apart by war, Syria's national soccer team is coming together for a spot at next year's World Cup.OCTOBER 4, 2017
