Paraguay judge approves extradition of soccer official Leoz

ASUNCION, Paraguay (AP) A judge in Paraguay approved the extradition of Nicolas Leoz, the former president of South America's soccer confederation, on Thursday. The 89-year-old L...
NOVEMBER 16, 2017

Paraguay judge approves extradition of soccer official Leoz

ASUNCION, Paraguay (AP) A judge in Paraguay approved the extradition of Nicolas Leoz, the former president of South America's soccer confederation, on Thursday. The 89-year-old L...
NOVEMBER 16, 2017

Paraguay judge approves request to extradite ex-head of South America soccer confederation Nicolas Leoz to U.S.

ASSUNCION, Paraguay (AP) Paraguay judge approves request to extradite ex-head of South America soccer confederation Nicolas Leoz to U.S. .
NOVEMBER 16, 2017

CAS rules FIFA wrong to fine Mexico for fans' gay slur chant

GENEVA (AP) FIFA was judged wrong to fine Mexico's soccer federation for fans chanting gay slurs at opposition goalkeepers at World Cup qualifying games.
NOVEMBER 16, 2017

CAS rules FIFA wrong to fine Mexico for fans' gay slur chant

LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) The Court of Arbitration for Sport has ruled that FIFA was wrong to fine Mexico's soccer federation for fans chanting gay slurs at opposition goalkeepe...
NOVEMBER 16, 2017

Peru qualifies for first World Cup since 1982 by beating NZ

LIMA, Peru (AP) As Peru's president promised, the South American country will have its soccer-dedicated holiday on Thursday.
NOVEMBER 16, 2017
Peru qualifies for first World Cup since 1982 by beating NZ

Peru beats New Zealand, earns final spot in World Cup

LIMA, Peru (AP) Peru beat New Zealand 2-0 on Wednesday night to win a two-leg playoff and earn the 32nd and last spot in the World Cup fie...
NOVEMBER 16, 2017
Peru beats New Zealand, earns final spot in World Cup

Russia is lowest-ranked team in draw for its home World Cup

ZURICH (AP) Russia will be the lowest-ranked team in the draw for the World Cup it is hosting after Peru sealed the last qualifying spot.
NOVEMBER 16, 2017
Russia is lowest-ranked team in draw for its home World Cup

Peru beats New Zealand 2-0 in second leg for final spot in 32-team field for 2018 World Cup in Russia

LIMA, Peru (AP) Peru beats New Zealand 2-0 in second leg for final spot in 32-team field for 2018 World Cup in Russia.
NOVEMBER 16, 2017

The Latest: Mexican TV network denies claims in FIFA case

NEW YORK (AP) The Latest on the U.S. trial of three South American soccer officials accused of corruption in the FIFA scandal (all times local):
NOVEMBER 16, 2017

The Latest: Testimony: Fox Sports involved in soccer bribes

NEW YORK (AP) The Latest on testimony during a trial of three former South American soccer officials that Fox Sports paid bribes to secure broadcast rights (all times local):
NOVEMBER 15, 2017

Former FIFA VP Chung testifies in appeal against 5-year ban

LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) Former FIFA vice president Chung Mong-joon has testified at the Court of Arbitration for Sport to challenge his five-year ban for failing to cooperate...
NOVEMBER 14, 2017

Colombia beats China 4-0 in friendly in Chongqing

CHONGQING, China (AP) Colombia rebounded from losing to South Korea 2-1 by defeating China 4-0 in a friendly on Tuesday.
NOVEMBER 14, 2017

South American soccer officials go on trial in New York

NEW YORK (AP) Three former South American soccer officials went on trial Monday in a scandal that's shaken the sport's governing body, with U.S. prosecutors accusing them of taki...
NOVEMBER 13, 2017

Aguero gives Argentina win over Russia at WCup final stadium

MOSCOW (AP) Sergio Aguero scored the first goal at the reopened Luzhniki Stadium as Argentina beat Russia 1-0 in a friendly on Saturday.
NOVEMBER 11, 2017
Aguero gives Argentina win over Russia at WCup final stadium

Rusty England beats Argentina 21-8 in rugby test

LONDON (AP) England spluttered to a fourth rugby victory over Argentina in the past 12 months, winning 21-8 at Twickenham thanks to tries...
NOVEMBER 11, 2017
Rusty England beats Argentina 21-8 in rugby test

New Zealand, Peru draw 0-0 in World Cup playoff

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) Oceania champion New Zealand held Peru to a 0-0 draw Saturday in the first leg of their intercontinental Worl...
NOVEMBER 11, 2017
New Zealand, Peru draw 0-0 in World Cup playoff

Players to get more power from new FIFA contract rules

GENEVA (AP) Players are getting more power from FIFA to leave soccer clubs who delay paying salaries or mistreat them.
NOVEMBER 6, 2017

FIFA suspend Peru striker Guerrero for failing doping test

LIMA, Peru (AP) Peru captain and striker Paolo Guerrero has been provisionally suspended by FIFA for 30 days after failing a doping test.
NOVEMBER 3, 2017

Second division proposed for Australian soccer by 2019

SYDNEY (AP) The Association of Australian Football Clubs says it hopes that a second division below the A-League will be running by late 2019 with a promotion and relegation syst...
OCTOBER 27, 2017

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

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

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

Brazil to play Russia in Moscow in pre-World Cup friendly

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) Brazil will play Russia in March in a pre-World Cup friendly in Moscow.
OCTOBER 18, 2017

2024 Copa América

The 2024 Copa America is underway in the United States. The defending champions Argentina and Lionel Messi are defending their title against the likes of Brazil, Colombia and the United States. Copa America kicked off with Argentina taking on Canada on June 20 and air exclusively on FOX Networks through the final on July 14.