The Latest: Soccer bribery case deliberations set for Friday
NEW YORK (AP) The Latest on three former South American soccer officials on trial in the FIFA corruption case (all times local):DECEMBER 14, 2017
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Lawyer: Brazil soccer official 'never joined' in any bribes
NEW YORK (AP) Closing arguments at the U.S. corruption trial of three former South American soccer officials concluded Thursday with the lawyer for an ex-president of Brazil's so...DECEMBER 14, 2017
Argentina's Independiente wins Copa Sudamericana in Rio
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) Fan violence around the Copa Sudamericana final failed to dampen Independiente celebrations of its second title.DECEMBER 14, 2017
Argentina's Independiente wins Copa Sudamericana in Rio
SAO PAULO (AP) Argentina's Independiente has won Copa Sudamericana, the second most prestigious tournament in South America.DECEMBER 14, 2017
USSF says nominations submitted for 8 president candidates
CHICAGO (AP) The U.S. Soccer Federation says it received the required three letters of nomination for eight candidates in its presidential election, one fewer than the total of p...DECEMBER 13, 2017
Prosecutor says 3 soccer officials made fortune off bribes
NEW YORK (AP) Prosecutors in closing arguments at the first U.S. trial stemming from the FIFA corruption scandal accused three former South American soccer officials on Wednesday...DECEMBER 13, 2017
The Latest: Defense lawyer says no evidence of bribe money
NEW YORK (AP) The Latest on the New York trial of three former South American soccer officials (all times local):DECEMBER 13, 2017
German players offered 350,000 euro bonus to win World Cup
BERLIN (AP) Germany's players will each receive a 350,000 euro ($410,000) bonus if the team defends its World Cup title next year in Russia.DECEMBER 13, 2017
FIFA bans Colombia midfielder Cardona 5 games for gesture
ZURICH (AP) FIFA has banned Colombia midfielder Edwin Cardona for five matches for making a discriminatory gesture with his eyes toward a South Korean opponent.DECEMBER 12, 2017
Gulati: 2026 North American World Cup would reap big profits
TORONTO (AP) Outgoing U.S. Soccer Federation President Sunil Gulati says a 2026 World Cup hosted by Canada, Mexico and the U.S. would financially be ''by far the most successful'...DECEMBER 9, 2017
US upend NZ & Australia to cruise into Cape Town 7s quarters
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) The United States upended New Zealand and Australia to cruise into the Cape Town Sevens rugby quarterfinals with host South Africa on Saturday.DECEMBER 9, 2017
Japan beats North Korea 1-0 amid tense backdrop
TOKYO (AP) Japan beat North Korea 1-0 Saturday with a 93rd-minute goal in the East Asian Championship amid a backdrop of serious tensions between the two nations.DECEMBER 9, 2017
Basketball World Cup to be hosted by 3 Asian nations in 2023
MIES, Switzerland (AP) The Basketball World Cup in 2023 will be hosted by the Philippines, Japan and Indonesia.DECEMBER 9, 2017
Peru captain Paolo Guerrero to miss World Cup, banned 1 year
ZURICH (AP) Peru captain Paolo Guerrero will miss the World Cup after being banned by FIFA for one year because of a positive test for coc...DECEMBER 8, 2017
Atlanta United signs top-tier young defender Franco Escobar out of Argentina
The 22-year-old played for Tata Martino's former club, Newell's Old Boys.DECEMBER 8, 2017
Hope Solo is running for president of US Soccer
Hope Solo is running for president of the U.S. Soccer Federation.DECEMBER 8, 2017
Peru's Guerrero gets 1-year ban for doping, misses World Cup
ZURICH (AP) Peru captain Paolo Guerrero will miss the World Cup after FIFA banned him for one year over a positive test for cocaine.DECEMBER 8, 2017
FIFA bans Peru captain Paolo Guerrero for one year after positive test for cocaine, ruling him out of World Cup
ZURICH (AP) FIFA bans Peru captain Paolo Guerrero for one year after positive test for cocaine, ruling him out of World Cup.DECEMBER 8, 2017
Koreas to meet on soccer field at East Asian Championship
The East Asian Championship featuring Japan, China and the two Koreas comes at a time of serious tensions in the region, but there is unlik...DECEMBER 8, 2017
Jonas brother testifies at FIFA bribery trial about concert
NEW YORK (AP) The U.S. trial of three former South American soccer officials charged in the FIFA corruption scandal took another odd twist Thursday with surprise testimony by pop...DECEMBER 8, 2017
Secret recordings emerge as key evidence at FIFA bribe trial
NEW YORK (AP) A turning point in the investigation of soccer's governing body came with a 6 a.m. wake-up call by the FBI to the five-star Miami hotel room of a Brazilian sports m...DECEMBER 7, 2017
Messi wants Higuain playing for Argentina at the World Cup
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) Lionel Messi says that striker Gonzalo Higuain should be picked for Argentina's World Cup squad.DECEMBER 6, 2017
FIFA lifts Kuwait's 2-year ban from international soccer
ZURICH (AP) FIFA says it has lifted Kuwait's ban from international soccer.DECEMBER 6, 2017
Tim Cahill leaves A-League, might be headed back overseas
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) Socceroos veteran Tim Cahill will leave Melbourne City and the A-League, likely to play overseas again ahead of next year's World Cup.DECEMBER 6, 2017
Australia sets February deadline for hiring Socceroos coach
SYDNEY (AP) With the likes of Sven Goran Eriksson and Jurgen Klinsmann being reported as possible candidates, Football Federation Australia has created a selection panel to choos...DECEMBER 5, 2017
