Footbal News

September 20, 2017

Russia regains FIFA Council seat after Mutko's ouster

Russia has regained its place on the FIFA Council, six months after Deputy Prime Minister Vitaly Mutko was blocked from ...

September 20, 2017

Messi nets 4 goals to keep Barcelona with perfect record

Lionel Messi added to his impressive start to the season by scoring four goals and helping Barcelona rout Eibar 6-1 to extend ...

September 20, 2017

Klopp angry as Liverpool eliminated from League Cup

Liverpool failed to finish off a slew of chances and conceded a sloppy goal in a 2-0 loss at Leicester in the English League ...

September 20, 2017

James stars for Bayern Munich in Bundesliga win at Schalke

James Rodriguez starred on his first Bundesliga start for Bayern Munich, scoring one goal and playing a role in the others ...

September 19, 2017

Inter's perfect start ends with 1-1 draw at Bologna

Inter Milan appeared far from a title contender in a 1-1 draw at Bologna on Tuesday that saw the Nerazzurri drop their first ...

September 19, 2017

A cup winner in soccer, Rio Ferdinand now eyes boxing belts

When Rio Ferdinand hung up his boots two years ago, a career competing in sports appeared over. Coaching jobs weren't ...

September 19, 2017

Sporting KC to meet Red Bulls for US Open Cup championship

There was a time not so long ago that the U.S. Open Cup was an afterthought, a nice trophy to win for a Major League Soccer ...

September 19, 2017

FIFA bans Caribbean soccer leader for 6 years

FIFA's ethics committee has banned Caribbean soccer leader Gordon Derrick for six years for financial offenses. FIFA said the ...

September 19, 2017

Belgium awaits UEFA move on Brussels stadium for Euro 2020

Belgium's football leaders are realistic about persuading UEFA to keep Brussels as a 2020 European Championship host city ...

September 19, 2017

Germany, Bayern goalkeeper Manuel Neuer out for rest of 2017

Germany and Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer has been ruled out for the rest of the year due to another hairline ...

September 19, 2017

Burkina Faso challenges FIFA order to replay fixed game

The Burkina Faso Football Federation has challenged FIFA's ruling to replay a World Cup qualifying game because the referee ...

September 19, 2017

Barcelona says Dembele surgery a success

Barcelona says Ousmane Dembele successfully underwent surgery to repair a ruptured thigh tendon and is expected to return to ...

September 19, 2017

Sweet 16: Genoa teenager performing far beyond his years

The 16-year-old sensation of Serie A wouldn't mind taking advantage of his sudden stardom among classmates. The problem is, ...

September 18, 2017

Espanyol beats Celta Vigo 2-1 to snap winless La Liga streak

Espanyol scored twice in the first half then held on to defeat Celta Vigo 2-1 for its first win in the Spanish league on ...

September 18, 2017

Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer injures foot again

Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer has injured his left foot again and is facing another spell on the sidelines.

September 18, 2017

Wolfsburg hires Martin Schmidt after firing Andries Jonker

Wolfsburg has hired Martin Schmidt to coach the Bundesliga side as a swift replacement for Andries Jonker. Jonker was fired ...

September 18, 2017

European soccer: What to watch in the mid-week action

What to watch in the leading soccer competitions in Europe on Tuesday and Wednesday: ___ SPAIN Cristiano Ronaldo will return ...

September 18, 2017

Belgian champion Anderlecht fires Weiler after poor start

Belgian champion Anderlecht has parted company with coach Rene Weiler following a disappointing start to the season.

September 18, 2017

Germany's Schulz: committed European with a checkered past

Martin Schulz's route to becoming Angela Merkel's challenger for German chancellor has been strewn with highs and lows: ...