What will happen around Planet Fútbol in 2017? 10 fearless predictions
The year 2017 is upon us, which means it’s time for Grant Wahl’s annual soccer predictions—some of which might actually come true!JANUARY 2, 2017
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FIFA research shows 48-team, 16-group World Cup is most profitable option
The best and most profitable way to expand the World Cup is a 48-team tournament of 16 three-team groups, according to FIFA’s in-house research.DECEMBER 23, 2016
Monday's Sports in Brief
SOCCERDECEMBER 20, 2016
Legendary Chilean soccer club enjoys West Bank homecoming
HEBRON, West Bank (AP) For over a week, Palestinian soccer fans have been enjoying a special Christmas-season present: the first visit by Chilean soccer club Deportivo Palestino...DECEMBER 19, 2016
BC-AP Sports Preview Digest
Some of the sports stories The Associated Press is covering Monday. A full Sports Digest will be sent by about 3 p.m. All times EST:DECEMBER 19, 2016
NW Missouri wins snowy DII title game, topping North Alabama
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) As the the seconds ticked down on the game clock, many Northwest Missouri State players dropped to the snow-covered...DECEMBER 18, 2016
Playoff overhaul isn't coming, but MLS must do more to increase regular season value
MLS continues to face the problem of its regular season meaning very little when it comes to the playoffs and is mulling tweaks to mitigate the issue.DECEMBER 16, 2016
Spanish athletics coach detained after sex-abuse allegations
MADRID (AP) A prominent coach who worked for the Spanish track federation was detained and later released after allegations of sex abuse made by a former athlete.DECEMBER 16, 2016
USMNT will host Serbia in Arena's first match back as manager
The U.S. men’s national team will take on Serbia in Bruce Arena’s first match since replacing Jurgen Klinsmann as manager.DECEMBER 14, 2016
Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid have transfer ban appeals rejected by FIFA
They won't be able to register players for the next two windows.NOVEMBER 15, 2016
Brazil, Wales and USMNT make key moves in new FIFA world ranking
World Cup qualifying made some waves around the world.NOVEMBER 15, 2016
Nike and EA made a Mercurial boot to commemorate 23 years of FIFA, and it's beautiful
Pixelated magic.NOVEMBER 15, 2016
Video replay reverses referee's call into a red card at Dutch Cup for the first time
For the first time in soccer, video replay is changing big games.NOVEMBER 15, 2016
Ronaldinho destroys futsal league with absurd five-goal performance
Stop it, Gaucho. They never even got to live.JULY 19, 2016
Sepp Blatter will appeal his 6-year FIFA ban on Aug. 25
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) Sepp Blatter will go to sport's highest court on Aug. 25 to challenge his six-year ban from football for approvi...JULY 8, 2016
FIFA unveils sharp increase in 2018 World Cup ticket prices
Non-Russian fans will pay more than they did two years ago in Brazil.JULY 5, 2016
Uruguay must prove they can win without Luis Suarez at Copa America Centenario
At least La Celeste are now used to playing without their biggest star.MAY 31, 2016
Twitter reacts to Gianni Infantino becoming FIFA's new president
Gianni Infantino will become FIFA's ninth president after winning Friday's election.FEBRUARY 26, 2016
