Banned ex-FIFA president Blatter in Russia for World Cup
MOSCOW (AP) Banned by FIFA, Sepp Blatter was back at the World Cup on Tuesday expecting to see two games and hopefully Russian President Vl...JUNE 19, 2018
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Mission impossible might be possible for Iran at World Cup
ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (AP) Mission impossible might just be possible for Iran.JUNE 16, 2018
The Latest: Ignashevich to start for Russia in Cup opener
MOSCOW (AP) The Latest on the opening day of the World Cup (all times local):JUNE 14, 2018
The Latest: Official urges love between fans, Russian women
MOSCOW (AP) The Latest on the opening day of the World Cup (all times local):JUNE 14, 2018
Putin and Russia get their 1st win at the World Cup
Putin and Russia get their 1st win at the World CupJUNE 14, 2018
RECAP: Host Russia stomps Saudi Arabia to open World Cup
Inspired by the home crowd in the opening match of the World Cup, Russia ended a 16-year wait for victory.JUNE 14, 2018
Problems mount for Iran at World Cup
ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (AP) First, they were picked in possibly the toughest group at the World Cup. Then they failed to attract any high-q...JUNE 14, 2018
Abedi Pele on committee to run Ghana football after scandal
ACCRA, Ghana (AP) Former Ghana international Abedi Pele has been appointed to a five-man committee which will temporarily run football in the West African country. The committee w...JUNE 13, 2018
4 more Sporting Lisbon players quit troubled team
LISBON, Portugal (AP) Four more Sporting Lisbon players have rescinded their contracts with the troubled Portuguese club.JUNE 11, 2018
Ghana official suspected of corruption resigns from FIFA
MOSCOW (AP) Under investigation in Ghana for alleged corruption, FIFA Council member Kwesi Nyantakyi has resigned from the world soccer body.JUNE 11, 2018
WORLD CUP: Russia on abject form for home World Cup
MOSCOW (AP) Russia goes into its home World Cup with expectations at rock bottom. It's the lowest-ranked team in the tournament, according...JUNE 11, 2018
The Latest: FIFA Council approves bids for World Cup vote
MOSCOW (AP) The Latest on the FIFA meetings ahead of the World Cup in Russia (all times local):JUNE 10, 2018
Green’s goal gives US surprising 1-1 tie at Cup-bound France
Julian Green, Zack Steffen and a young U.S. soccer team showed what might have been - and what could be in 4+ years.JUNE 10, 2018
Steffen in goal as US makes 5 changes for match at France
Zach Steffen replaced Bill Hamid in goal behind a five-man defensive line as U.S. interim coach Dave Sarachan made five changes for Saturday's exhibition against World Cup-bound Fr...JUNE 9, 2018
FIFA excludes Russian singer who backed Ukraine rebels
MOSCOW (AP) A well-known Russian singer says FIFA barred her from performing at the World Cup because of her support for Russia-backed rebels in eastern Ukraine.JUNE 7, 2018
Paul George, Chad Johnson engage in 'heated' Twitter exchange over FIFA
Paul George, Chad Johnson engage in 'heated' Twitter exchange over FIFAJUNE 7, 2018
Israeli sports minister blamed for Argentina snub ‘own goal’
JERUSALEM (AP) The sports-crazed nation of Israel was in uproar Wednesday over Argentina's abrupt cancellation of a World Cup warmup match...JUNE 6, 2018
Argentina calls off game against Israel after protests
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) Argentina has called off a World Cup warmup match against Israel following protests by pro-Palestinian groups.JUNE 6, 2018
Portuguese club Sporting Lisbon engulfed in turmoil
Sporting Lisbon has had better days.JUNE 5, 2018
Kompany in Belgium’s World Cup squad despite injury
BRUSSELS (AP) Vincent Kompany was included in Belgium coach Roberto Martinez's 23-man World Cup squad on Monday despite picking up a groin...JUNE 4, 2018
