
AP Source: FIFA task force seeks 5-game racism ban
FIFA's new anti-racism task force will ask football's governing body next week to approve a mandatory five-match minimum ban for any player found ...

Ivanovic header gives Chelsea 2-1 win over Benfica
Branislav Ivanovic watched from the stands as Chelsea won its first Champions League last season. He eased the pain of missing that match through ...
Rio Ferdinand retires from international football
England defender Rio Ferdinand has retired from international football to focus on his Manchester United career. Ferdinand was recalled to the England ...

Eusebio back in Amsterdam to inspire Benfica
Ever since Eusebio scored two goals to lead Benfica to its last European title, the Portuguese team has endured enough final heartache to fill an ...

Sepp Blatter attacks tiny Roma fine for fan racism
FIFA President Sepp Blatter has criticized Italian football authorities for the "unacceptable" decision to only fine Roma 50,000 euros ($64,865) after ...

Chelsea's Eden Hazard out of Europa League final
Chelsea will face Benfica in Wednesday's Europa League final without Eden Hazard after the gifted Belgium playmaker failed to recover in time from a ...

English football set for 5-game minimum racism ban
The English Football Association is due to vote this week to introduce minimum five-game bans for racial abuse. The sanction will rise if there are ...

Chelsea seeks salvation in Europa League final
After humiliation in the Champions League comes potential salvation in the Europa League for Chelsea, with Wednesday's final against Benfica offering ...
FIFA proposes tougher sanctions on discrimination
Teams face being thrown out of competitions or even relegated if their players, officials or fans are found guilty of racism or discrimination under ...

Mata grabs winner as Chelsea beats Man United 1-0
Chelsea seized the initiative in the race for Champions League qualification by beating already-crowned champion Manchester United 1-0 on Sunday, with ...
Bernstein takes up role on FIFA anti-racism group
Outgoing Football Association chairman David Bernstein has joined FIFA's new anti-racism and discrimination task force. Bernstein, who steps down from ...

Benitez gaining grudging respect at Chelsea
Chants of "Jose Mourinho" rang around all four sides of Stamford Bridge. Fans sang loud and proud about club stalwarts Frank Lampard and John Terry, ...

Chelsea beats Swansea 2-0 in Premier League
Chelsea kept up its push for a Champions League spot by beating Swansea 2-0 on Sunday with both goals coming shortly before the halftime break.

Late Luiz goal lifts Chelsea to beat Basel 2-1
David Luiz scored with the final kick of the match to clinch a 2-1 win for Chelsea at Basel in a Europa League semifinal, first leg on Thursday.

Suarez handed 10-game ban for biting opponent
Liverpool striker Luis Suarez was handed a 10-match ban on Wednesday for biting an opponent during a Premier League game, one of the most severe ...

Chelsea quest for trophy leads next to Basel
Chelsea's quest for a trophy from its turbulent season leads to Switzerland on Thursday for a Europa League semifinal first-leg match against Basel.

Ferguson sees room for improvement at United
A giant banner draped over the railings of the pub just around the corner from Old Trafford summed up the philosophy of England's new champions this ...

Terry reignites racism row fallout at UEFA event
The bitter fallout from English football's high-profile racism case resurfaced Friday in front of UEFA President Michel Platini as John Terry refused ...

Manchester City hopes to delay title surrender
Manchester City can delay the inevitable by beating fifth-place Tottenham on Sunday in the Premier League. Manchester United, which leads City by 13 ...

Faltering Tottenham look to do United a favor
After slipping out of the Champions League qualification places, Tottenham will look to halt its traditional end-of-season slump by beating Manchester ...

United's title charge stalled by draw as City wins
There is little doubt Manchester United will collect a record-extending 20th English league title, although the coronation will be delayed.

Chelsea wins 3-0 at Fulham, returns to 3rd place
David Luiz scored one of the goals of the season Wednesday and John Terry added a double as Chelsea won 3-0 at Fulham to reclaim third place in the ...
England coach Hodgson fears 'Nazis' marring games
England coach Roy Hodgson on Thursday urged the football authorities to beware of neo-Nazi groups trying to cause trouble at matches. UEFA has ...

Malaga owner could face action over 'racism' claim
The Qatari billionaire businessman who owns Spanish football club Malaga could face disciplinary action from UEFA after tweeting that his team's exit ...

Little respite for Di Canio at Sunderland
Paolo Di Canio has endured a trying first week as Sunderland manager off the pitch and it won't get any easier on it Sunday when his ...