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FIFA set to relax ban on war dead commemorations at games

FIFA is set to relax the rules that ban teams from commemorating non-sporting events at soccer matches in response to high-profile disputes with British associations over honoring...

SEPTEMBER 24, 2017

Saint-Etienne held at home by Rennes in French league

PARIS (AP) Saint-Etienne forward Jonathan Bamba salvaged a 2-2 home draw from the penalty spot against Rennes as the 10-time champions missed the chance to go third in the French...

SEPTEMBER 24, 2017

Uninspired PSG held by gritty Montpellier to 0-0

PARIS (AP) Montpellier put on a spirited and gritty display to hold Paris Saint-Germain to a goalless draw as the French league leader dropped its first points of the season on S...

SEPTEMBER 23, 2017

Uninspired PSG held by gritty Montpellier to 0-0

PARIS (AP) Montpellier put on a spirited and gritty display to hold Paris Saint-Germain to a goalless draw as the French league leader dropped its first points of the season on S...

SEPTEMBER 23, 2017

FIFA bans Caribbean soccer leader for 6 years

ZURICH (AP) FIFA's ethics committee has banned Caribbean soccer leader Gordon Derrick for six years for financial offenses.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

Burkina Faso challenges FIFA order to replay fixed game

LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) The Burkina Faso Football Federation has challenged FIFA's ruling to replay a World Cup qualifying game because the referee was corrupt.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

Burkina Faso challenges FIFA order to replay fixed game

LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) The Burkina Faso Football Federation has challenged FIFA's ruling to replay a World Cup qualifying game because the referee was corrupt.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

FIFA hopes for big increase in TV viewers at Women's WCup

PARIS (AP) FIFA president Gianni Infantino wants the next edition of the Women's World Cup to draw a billion TV viewers across the world.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

Monaco rebounds by beating Strasbourg 3-0 in French league

PARIS (AP) Despite the departure of many key players, Monaco's strike force remains intact.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2017

Monaco rebounds by beating Strasbourg 3-0 in French league

PARIS (AP) Despite the departure of many key players, Monaco's strike force remains intact.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2017

Malcom scores as unbeaten Bordeaux wins 1-0 at Toulouse

TOULOUSE, France (AP) Brazilian forward Malcom scored the winner as Bordeaux won 1-0 at Toulouse in the French league on Friday and climbed to third in the standings.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

Former top UN official: FIFA leaders 'violate' conduct rules

LONDON (AP) A former top United Nations official cited FIFA leaders who ''violate ... standards of good conduct'' when she resigned from a role monitoring integrity at soccer's w...

SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

Germany takes over at top of FIFA rankings from Brazil

ZURICH (AP) Germany is back at the top of world soccer, taking over from Brazil as No. 1 in the FIFA rankings which will have a greater role deciding how the World Cup groups are...

SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

FIFA World Rankings List for September

ZURICH (AP) FIFA rankings published Thursday (last month's rankings in parentheses):

SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

Infantino faces ethics complaint over FIFA leadership

LONDON (AP) Gianni Infantino's leadership of FIFA faced renewed criticism Wednesday when two former officials turned on the president with complaints about his conduct.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

Ousted FIFA official set to testify to British legislators

LONDON (AP) An ousted FIFA official is due to testify at a British parliamentary hearing on Wednesday about the ''pressure and interference'' experienced while overseeing governa...

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

Former FIFA VP Chung gets date to appeal 5-year ban at CAS

LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) Former FIFA vice president Chung Mong-joon's appeal against a five-year ban by FIFA will be heard on Nov. 14.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

Individual skills steer Lyon to 2-1 win over Guingamp

PARIS (AP) Forward Mariano Diaz scored his fourth goal this season and `keeper Anthony Lopes produced a couple of decisive saves as Lyon beat Guingamp 2-1 to go third in the Fren...

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

Lyon beats Guingamp 2-1 through individual brilliance

PARIS (AP) Spanish forward Mariano Diaz scored his fourth goal this season and `keeper Anthony Lopes produced a couple of decisive saves as Lyon beat Guingamp 2-1 to go third in...

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

Mbappe scores as PSG thrashes Metz 5-1 in French league

PARIS (AP) Kylian Mbappe scored on his debut with Paris Saint-Germain as the French league leaders extended their perfect start to the season to five matches with a 5-1 thrashing...

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

10-man Lille draws 0-0 with Bordeaux in French league

PARIS (AP) Despite playing with 10 men for nearly an hour, Lille managed to draw 0-0 with Bordeaux in a French league match Friday with few chances for both teams.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017