FIFA World Rankings List for April
ZURICH (AP) FIFA rankings for April (last month's rankings in parentheses):APRIL 12, 2018
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5-1-0 · 1ST IN A4
Morocco takes FIFA to court to recruit Spain’s El Haddadi
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) The Moroccan soccer federation is taking FIFA to court in the hopes of recruiting Spain forward Munir El Haddadi before the World Cup.APRIL 10, 2018
Fabio Capello announces his retirement from coaching
ROME (AP) After a career spanning five countries and countless titles both as a player and a coach, Fabio Capello announced his retirement...APRIL 9, 2018
Fabio Capello retires from coaching
ROME (AP) After a career spanning five countries and countless titles both as a player and a coach, Fabio Capello announced his retirement...APRIL 9, 2018
Spain beat Australia, Scots upend England to open HK 7s
HONG KONG (AP) Fiji began its bid for a record fourth successive Hong Kong Sevens rugby title when it beat Pacific neighbor Samoa 31-12 on Friday.APRIL 6, 2018
With World Cup looming, Messi sees Argentina lose to Spain
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) Trailing 6-1, Lionel Messi had seen enough.MARCH 28, 2018
Injured Messi watches Argentina crushed 6-1 by Spain
MADRID (AP) With Lionel Messi rested, Argentina was crushed 6-1 by Spain on Tuesday, with Real Madrid midfielder Francisco ''Isco'' Alarcon...MARCH 27, 2018
Argentina coach says Messi fit to play Spain
MADRID (AP) Lionel Messi has recovered from his adductor muscle problems and will play against Spain in a friendly on Tuesday.MARCH 26, 2018
Argentina coach says Messi fit to play Spain in Madrid
MADRID (AP) Lionel Messi has recovered from his adductor muscle problems and will play against Spain in a friendly on Tuesday.MARCH 26, 2018
Tim Weah could make US debut against Paraguay
CHICAGO (AP) Tim Weah, a son of former world player of the year and current Liberia president George Weah, is among seven players who could make their U.S. Soccer debuts in an exh...MARCH 18, 2018
Mario Gomez scores twice for Stuttgart to beat Freiburg 2-1
FREIBURG, Germany (AP) Mario Gomez scored twice for Stuttgart to continue its remarkable run under new coach Tayfun Korkut in beating Freiburg 2-1 in the Bundesliga on Friday.MARCH 16, 2018
Luis Leon Sanchez takes Paris-Nice lead, Hivert wins Stage 3
CHATEL-GUYON, France (AP) Jonathan Hivert of France won the third stage of Paris-Nice on Tuesday after a breakaway, while former champion Luis Leon Sanchez of Spain claimed the ra...MARCH 6, 2018
Chelsea need Diego Costa to harness his aggression
Diego Costa attracts attention in equal parts for his goalscoring prowess and his on-pitch antics. He has been dubbed a menace by football f...JUNE 30, 2017
Arsenal Vs Chelsea: Cesc Fabregas Absence Would Be Hugely Beneficial
When Arsenal host Chelsea on Saturday evening, Cesc Fabregas could well be benched for the Blues. His absence would be a huge benefit for th...JUNE 30, 2017
Chelsea: Cesc Fabregas must start against Arsenal... but only on one condition
Chelsea play Arsenal on Saturday in a huge game in thePremier League, with Cesc Fabregas knocking on the door for a place in the Blues start...JUNE 30, 2017
Spain hit EIGHT past Liechtenstein as Italy see off Israel
Spain trouncedLiechtenstein in their opening World Cup 2018 qualifier, as they beat them 8-0, getting new managerJulen Lopetegui'sreign off...JUNE 30, 2017
Barcelona inks lucrative new jersey sponsor deal â sparked by Pique
Barcelona has a new jersey sponsorship deal with Japanese company Rakuten worth 55 million euros ($59 million) a year until 2021.JUNE 30, 2017
Gerard Pique Isn't Ruling Out an MLS Move
Gerard Pique has been a stalwart of Barcelona's defense for many years. However, he isn't ruling out a move to the MLS before he retires.Maj...JUNE 30, 2017
The Rise to Stardom: Alvaro Morata
Alvaro Morata has seen his career take off in the past six years since making his firstappearancefor the Real Madrid first team back in 2010...JUNE 30, 2017
Arsenal: Diego Costa Would Have Been Train Wreck For Wenger
Arsene Wenger has a list of people he wishes he would have brought to Arsenal, but Diego Costa should be nowhere near that list. Yet he is.A...JUNE 30, 2017
Critiquing Diego Costa's Swansea display: POL goes head-to-head
Diego Costa is a controversial figure, isn't he? The Chelsea striker has fans and critics in equal measure. Not even a two-goal display coul...JUNE 30, 2017
Chelsea's Cesc Fabregas continues offensive form in post-game interview
Cesc Fabregas has every reason to feel good about himself and strike back at his critics after his extra-time brace gave Chelsea the win ove...JUNE 30, 2017
