FIFA asked to probe Russian racism against France players
ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (AP) FIFA has opened an investigation after France national soccer team players were racially abused by fans in Russ...MARCH 28, 2018
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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
Greece to restart soccer league after anti-violence pledge
ATHENS, Greece (AP) The Greek government has lifted its suspension of the country's soccer league after saying it received a commitment from clubs to reform rules aimed at combati...MARCH 27, 2018
United States tops FIFA women’s rankings, England No. 2
ZURICH (AP) The United States remains at the top of the FIFA women's rankings after winning the SheBelieves Cup, and England moved ahead of...MARCH 24, 2018
Red Bulls on edge with Minnesota visiting (Mar 22, 2018)
The start of the 2018 season for the New York Red Bulls has been practically perfect.MARCH 24, 2018
Completion of World Cup stadium in Samara behind schedule
SAMARA, Russia (AP) FIFA has urged Russia to speed up World Cup preparations at a stadium which needs ''a huge amount of work'' to be ready...MARCH 23, 2018
FIFA urges Russia to hasten work on delayed World Cup arena
SAMARA, Russia (AP) FIFA has urged Russia to speed up World Cup preparations at a stadium which needs ''a huge amount of work'' to be ready...MARCH 23, 2018
Iraq hosts friendly tournament after 3-decade FIFA ban
BAGHDAD (AP) ��� Iraqi soccer fans are celebrating the lifting of FIFA's three-decade-long ban on their country holding international compet...MARCH 23, 2018
Joint World Cup bidders: Trump hasn’t sparked voter concerns
Organizers of the North American bid to host the 2026 World Cup insist FIFA members have not expressed concern about President Donald Trump'...MARCH 19, 2018
FIFA finally approves video review to use at World Cup
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) FIFA has finally and fully approved video review to help referees at the World Cup.MARCH 17, 2018
FIFA budgets $6.56BN income tied to 2022 World Cup in Qatar
ZURICH (AP) FIFA expects to earn $6.56 billion in a four-year financial cycle to the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, despite a drop in ticket and...MARCH 16, 2018
FIFA’s ruling council approves video review system to help World Cup referees in Russia
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) FIFA's ruling council approves video review system to help World Cup referees in Russia.MARCH 16, 2018
Chicago drops out of World Cup bid, criticizes FIFA
NEW YORK (AP) Chicago, the home of the U.S. Soccer Federation, Minneapolis and Arizona dropped out of the North American bid to host the 20...MARCH 16, 2018
Chicago, Minneapolis, Arizona drop World Cup bid, blast FIFA
NEW YORK (AP) Chicago, the home of the U.S. Soccer Federation, Minneapolis and Arizona dropped out of the North American bid to host the 20...MARCH 16, 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
Despite suspension, Greece struggling to tame soccer bosses
ATHENS, Greece (AP) Some say the legendary exploits of Alexander the Great are needed to cure Greek soccer of its violence and disorder. Ot...MARCH 13, 2018
Greek prosecutor to probe armed PAOK owner
THESSALONIKI, Greece (AP) FIFA will send a delegation to Greece on Tuesday to discuss the country's soccer crisis, a day after its top leag...MARCH 13, 2018
FIFA sending delegation to discuss Greek soccer crisis
THESSALONIKI, Greece (AP) FIFA will send a delegation to Greece on Tuesday to discuss the country's soccer crisis, a day after its top leag...MARCH 13, 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
Greek game interrupted after ‘armed’ owner protests decision
ATHENS, Greece (AP) A disputed goal at the end of a Greek league match on Sunday between leader AEK and title rival PAOK led to a pitch inv...MARCH 12, 2018
Barcelona secures option to sign Brazilian midfielder Arthur
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) Barcelona says it has reached an agreement with Brazilian club Gremio for the option to buy midfielder Arthur for 30 million euros ($37 million) plus variabl...MARCH 11, 2018
FIFA imposes transfer ban on Turkish club Trabzonspor
ZURICH (AP) FIFA has imposed a transfer ban on Trabzonspor, keeping the Turkish club from registering new players during the next trading window.MARCH 9, 2018
