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September 21, 2018

Euro 2024 study: Human rights concern in Turkey, not Germany

A week before the 2024 European Championship hosting vote, UEFA expressed concern on Friday about Turkey's human rights ...

September 20, 2018

FIFA to upgrade flights, raise prize money for Women's WCup

In a concession to women's soccer, FIFA will start funding business-class flights for some of the Women's World Cup teams ...

September 20, 2018

Croatia soccer leaders deny WCup final ticket scalping claim

Croatia's soccer federation says its leaders were not involved in suspected scalping of World Cup final tickets.

September 20, 2018

Sluggish Tottenham under scrutiny after 3 straight losses

Tottenham had more players in the World Cup semifinals than any other team. It also was the only Premier League club to not ...

September 20, 2018

Madrid fans with a lot to celebrate, including a new No. 7

In a familiar scene, Real Madrid fans jumped to their feet and cheered loudly after a superb goal by the No. 7. Only this ...

September 19, 2018

Ireland teams up with UK nations' 2030 World Cup bid plans

Ireland will join the other four British Isles nations in exploring bidding for the 2030 World Cup. The English Football ...

September 19, 2018

Croatian TV says Liverpool's Lovren charged with perjury

Croatian state TV said Wednesday that Liverpool defender Dejan Lovren has been charged with perjury for allegedly giving ...

September 19, 2018

FIFA life bans for 3 who pleaded guilty in US case

FIFA's ethics committee has imposed life bans on three officials for bribery and corruption after they pleaded guilty in the ...

September 19, 2018

Messi scores another hat trick, Mbappe's mistake sinks PSG

If the World Cup had given the impression that Lionel Messi was slipping down soccer's pecking order, the Argentine star made ...

September 18, 2018

Inter marks Champs League return with win over Tottenham

Time was winding down and Inter Milan was headed toward defeat in its first Champions League match in six years.

September 18, 2018

New Real Madrid tested in Champions League without Ronaldo

Things have changed for Europe's most successful club. The Real Madrid team that will begin its Champions League campaign ...

September 18, 2018

Kovac and Lopetegui kick off Champions League quests

Coaches with something to prove will kick off their Champions League seasons on Wednesday. Bayern Munich's Niko Kovac will ...

September 18, 2018

FIFA president still not keen on US hosting Spanish league

FIFA President Gianni Infantino is still not convinced it's a good idea to play Spanish league games in the United States.

September 18, 2018

Jaroslav Silhavy named new Czech Republic coach

Jaroslav Silhavy has been named coach of the Czech Republic national team. Silhavy replaces Karel Jarolim, who was fired last ...

September 18, 2018

Diver who helped with Thai cave rescue sues Elon Musk

A British diver who helped rescue youth soccer players trapped in a cave in Thailand is suing Elon Musk, alleging that the ...

September 17, 2018

Amid criticism of theatrics, Klopp defends 'smart' Neymar

Facing fresh vilification for his diving, Neymar should find a more sympathetic audience in the Champions League this week, ...

September 17, 2018

Albania coach Panucci sues country's former president

Albania coach Christian Panucci has filed a civil lawsuit against the country's former president for calling him a ...

September 17, 2018

Hazard inspires Chelsea recovery, shows what team could miss

Chelsea should be savoring Eden Hazard's talents while he is still with the team. As the winger's contract winds down, his ...

September 17, 2018

With new kickoff times, Barcelona opens Champions League

Barcelona helps to usher in a new-look to the Champions League on Tuesday as fans adjust to new staggered kickoff times.