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Late Fabiano strike seals Sao Paulo's Copa rally (Mar 1, 2013 03:21 GMT)
Brazilian giants Sao Paulo came from behind to defeat Bolivian side The Strongest 2-1 in Group Three of the Copa Libertadores.
Friedrich excited by Major League Soccer potential (Feb 28, 2013 14:34 GMT)
Chicago Fire defender Arne Friedrich believes Major League Soccer will continue to grow, despite David Beckham's high-profile departure.
Pato helps Corinthians win in near-empty stadium (Feb 28, 2013 08:26 GMT)
Brazilian giants Corinthians claimed a 2-0 win over Colombian side Millonarios in front of only four fans in their Pacaembu stadium.
Angry Benitez to quit Blues after season
(Feb 28, 2013 00:03 GMT)
Chelsea boss Rafael Benitez has confirmed he will leave the club at the end of the season.
John Paintsil released from Ghana hospital (Feb 27, 2013 23:48 GMT)
Ghana international John Paintsil has been released from hospital after suffering from exhaustion and dehydration.
Atletico hangs on for draw, reaches Copa final (Feb 27, 2013 23:41 GMT)
Atletico Madrid held nine-man Sevilla to a draw in the second leg of their Copa del Rey semifinal to edge through to the final and a showdown with city rivals Real.
PSG topples Marseille in Beckham's 1st start (Feb 27, 2013 22:56 GMT)
Two goals from Zlatan Ibrahimovic saw Paris St Germain through to the quarterfinals of the Coupe de France on Wednesday night at the expense of bitter rivals Marseille.
Police say complaints against Paintsil withdrawn (Feb 27, 2013 16:14 GMT)
Ghana defender John Paintsil's wife and a neighbour have withdrawn complaints made against him in relation to a domestic incident, police have said.
FIFA bans 74 more players/officials for match-fixing (Feb 27, 2013 15:55 GMT)
A further 74 Italian and South Korean football officials and players have been banned by FIFA for involvement in match-fixing.
FIFA bans 74 for match-fixing in Italy, South Korea (Feb 27, 2013 15:11 GMT)
FIFA has banned 74 more officials and players from world soccer for helping fix matches, this time in Italy and South Korea.
Corinthians have stadium ban appeal rejected (Feb 27, 2013 12:14 GMT)
Corinthians will play the rest of their Copa Libertadores home games behind closed doors this season after the South American Football Confederation (Conmebol) rejected their appeal against the ban.
A-League: Greenacre's first game ends in defeat (Feb 27, 2013 09:10 GMT)
Former Stoke striker Chris Greenacre's first game in the Wellington Phoenix dugout ended in defeat as the Newcastle Jets crossed the Tasman to secure a 2-1 win.
Players, officials guilty of match-fixing in Lebanon (Feb 27, 2013 08:42 GMT)
An investigation carried out by the West Asian Football Federation has found 24 players and two club officials in Lebanon to have been involved in fixing both club and international matches, according to a report in the Lebanon Daily Star.
Copa Lib: Five star Atletico silence Arsenal (Feb 27, 2013 08:00 GMT)
A hat-trick by Bernard helped Brazilian side Atletico Mineiro to a convincing 5-2 win over Arsenal in Argentina, taking them to the top of Copa Libertadores' Group Three.
AFC CL: Guangzhou Evergrande start with win (Feb 26, 2013 20:42 GMT)
Chinese champions Guangzhou Evergrande began their AFC Champions League campaign in stunning fashion by dispatching Urawa Reds 3-0.
Maradona appeals to resolve Italian tax case (Feb 26, 2013 12:51 GMT)
Diego Maradona has made a verbal appeal to Italian authorities to clear his name in a tax evasion case.
Corinthians fan admits to flare attack (Feb 26, 2013 08:00 GMT)
A 17-year-old Corinthians fan has admitted to lighting the flare which killed a young San Jose supporter during last week's Copa Libertadores clash in Brazil.
Maradona returns to Italy after 8-year tax exile (Feb 25, 2013 19:09 GMT)
Diego Maradona has returned to Italy in a bid to clear his name in a tax evasion case.
Chinese match-fixing bans extended worldwide (Feb 25, 2013 15:02 GMT)
Match-fixing bans on 58 Chinese football players and officials will be extended worldwide by FIFA.
Teen confesses setting off flare that killed boy (Feb 25, 2013 12:11 GMT)
A 17-year-old Corinthians fan has confessed that he set off a flare that killed a 14-year-old Bolivian boy in a Copa Libertadores match last week.
FIFA extends bans to 58 in Chinese fixing cases (Feb 25, 2013 11:48 GMT)
FIFA has given worldwide bans to 58 soccer players and officials found guilty in Chinese match-fixing cases.
A-League: Heart spoil Lucas Neill debut (Feb 24, 2013 08:43 GMT)
Melbourne Heart has had the last laugh over the transfer saga of Socceroos captain Lucas Neill after defeating his new club Sydney FC 3-1 at AAMI Par
FIFA question Zambia over match-fixing offenders (Feb 24, 2013 08:00 GMT)
FIFA has "opened disciplinary proceedings" against the Zambian Football Association for allegedly sneaking players suspended for match-fixing into the country outside of the transfer window.
Chile allows ex-prisoner to stay, play pro soccer (Feb 23, 2013 20:08 GMT)
A Russian man who served three years in a Chilean prison for drug trafficking is being allowed to remain in the country to play professional soccer.
A-League: McGlinchey treble sinks Melbourne (Feb 23, 2013 09:47 GMT)
Michael McGlinchey hit a hat-trick as the Central Coast Mariners thrashed the Melbourne Victory 6-2 to finish the day as they started - a point clear of the Western Sydney Warriors at the A-League summit.
Corinthians vow to fight ban for teen death (Feb 23, 2013 08:00 GMT)
Brazilian club Corinthians announced it will fight the crowd ban imposed by the South American governing body (CONMEBOL) following the tragic death of a 14-year-old in the club's Copa Libertadores match against San Jose.
FIFA probes Zambia over match-fixing players (Feb 22, 2013 17:45 GMT)
FIFA is investigating Zambian officials over allegations they allowed eight players banned for match-fixing in a notorious case in Finland to return to football without permission.
Singapore police probe Tan over match-fixing (Feb 22, 2013 17:25 GMT)
The Singapore Police Force has confirmed it is questioning the man who allegedly masterminded the rigging of hundreds of soccer games.
Bahrain Sheikh Salman to run for AFC president (Feb 22, 2013 16:12 GMT)
Sheikh Salman Bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa is running for president of the Asian Football Confederation and looking to mend the organization's relationship with FIFA.
Palestinians say no to friendly against Barcelona (Feb 22, 2013 16:05 GMT)
Palestinian football officials say their players won't team up with Israelis in a match against Barcelona that was designed to promote peace.
Corinthians to play without fans after teen death (Feb 22, 2013 15:59 GMT)
The South American football federation says Brazilian club Corinthians will play without its fans for the next 60 days because of the death of a 14-year-old boy during its Copa Libertadores match this week.
Barca to play 'peace' friendly in Israel (Feb 22, 2013 09:42 GMT)
Barcelona are to play a friendly in Israel against a team made up of Israeli and Palestinian players to promote peace in the troubled area.
Copa Lib: Real Garcilaso claim maiden Copa win (Feb 22, 2013 08:00 GMT)
Alfredo Ramua's 87th minute strike gave Peruvian side Real Garcilaso their first ever victory in the Copa Libertadores with a 1-0 win over Paraguay's Cerro Porteno in Group 6.
Duerden: Japan's infatuation with Wenger (Feb 22, 2013 08:00 GMT)
John Duerden reveals the story behind Japan's love affair with Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger.
Corinthians says teen fan's death an accident (Feb 22, 2013 00:36 GMT)
Barca to play game with Israelis, Palestinians (Feb 21, 2013 19:02 GMT)
Barcelona is trying to organize a soccer match against a combined team of Palestinians and Israelis to promote peace.
Del Piero extends Sydney FC deal for 1 year (Feb 21, 2013 18:26 GMT)
Former Italy forward Alessandro Del Piero has announced he will activate the second year of his two-year deal to remain with Sydney FC.
Bolivian boy killed by flare at Copa Libertadores game (Feb 21, 2013 17:18 GMT)
A 14-year-old Bolivian boy was killed by a flare allegedly thrown by Corinthians fans during a Copa Libertadores match on Wednesday.
Match-fixing suspect detained in Milan (Feb 21, 2013 08:52 GMT)
The Italian authorities have detained a suspected match-fixer for questioning at Milan airport on Thursday morning upon his arrival from Singapore.
Copa Lib: Gremio thrash rivals, Corinthians held (Feb 21, 2013 08:00 GMT)
Gremio won the all-Brazilian battle in the Copa Libertadores with a surprise 3-0 win at Group Eight opponents Fluminense.
Neymar agent: Pele is 'inferior' (Feb 21, 2013 08:00 GMT)
The agent of Santos striker Neymar has hit back at Brazilian legend Pele's suggestions that the 21-year-old is "just an ordinary player" who is not ready for international acclaim yet.
Mexico plays at Rose Bowl in Gold Cup opener (Feb 20, 2013 22:49 GMT)
Defending champion Mexico will play in the opening doubleheader of the CONCACAF Gold Cup at the Rose Bowl in July.
FIFA urges nations' support against match-fixing (Feb 20, 2013 17:49 GMT)
FIFA's head of security on Wednesday said that the fight against match-fixing will ultimately flounder without the full support of governments across the world.
Referee Jdidi apologises for AFCON semi-final (Feb 20, 2013 16:33 GMT)
Tunisian referee Slim Jdidi has apologised for his "substandard conduct" during the African Nations Cup semi-final between Ghana and Burkina Faso.
Copa Libertadores: Tijuana notch historic first win (Feb 20, 2013 08:00 GMT)
Mexican champions Tijuana started their Copa Libertadores Group Five campaign with a 1-0 away win over Millonarios in Colombia.
Thai FA to investigate Cup final bribe claim (Feb 19, 2013 16:05 GMT)
The Thai Football Association has begun an investigation into claims that November's Thai FA Cup final was the subject of attempted match-fixing.
Santos punished over coin-throwing at Ganso (Feb 19, 2013 12:56 GMT)
Brazilian side Santos have been given a one-match home ban as a result of supporters throwing coins at former player Paulo Henrique Ganso.
Fears grow as Maracana workers threaten strike (Feb 19, 2013 09:41 GMT)
Workers on the Maracana stadium in Brazil refused to work on Monday as fears grew that Brazil will not be ready to host the 2013 Confederations Cup.
Israeli club urged to stand against racism (Feb 19, 2013 08:00 GMT)
The Beitar Jerusalem football club is set to be probed by Israeli police as part of a crackdown on racism in the country's professional football league.
China strips Shanghai of '03 title for match-fixing (Feb 19, 2013 04:36 GMT)
Shanghai Shenhau has been stripped of its 2003 league title and fined $160,000 as part of a new round of sanctions aimed at rooting out match fixing in the Chinese Super League.
Ramalho: Neymar must learn to avoid trouble (Feb 18, 2013 12:45 GMT)
Santos coach Muricy Ramalho has told Neymar he must learn to keep out of trouble after he was shown a red card during the team's 3-1 loss to Ponte Preta on Sunday.
A-League: Brisbane Roar defeat Phoenix (Feb 17, 2013 09:08 GMT)
Brisbane Roar are back within touching distance of the A-League's top-six after grabbing a 2-0 victory over the Wellington Phoenix at Suncorp Stadium.
Duerden: Asia's inferiority complex (Feb 17, 2013 09:00 GMT)
John Duerden says that Asia's efforts with foreign coaches had their place, but now it is time to look in their own backyard.
FIFA to propose tougher racism punishments (Feb 15, 2013 15:38 GMT)
FIFA has said it is hopeful that its congress will approve a series of tougher punishments for racist abuse in football.
FIFA to step up anti-doping (Feb 15, 2013 15:28 GMT)
FIFA has announced proposals to use biological profiling of players as part of its attempts to tackle doping in football.
Copa Lib: Newell's off to winning start, Gremio lose (Feb 15, 2013 08:00 GMT)
Maradona welcomes baby boy Diego into family (Feb 14, 2013 22:02 GMT)
Diego Maradona is a father again after his long-time partner Veronica Ojeda gave birth to a baby boy who has been named Diego Fernando Maradona Ojeda.
Microchips in shirts 'could avert health risks' (Feb 14, 2013 15:20 GMT)
Potentially serious health issues in footballers such as the heart problem which led to Fabrice Muamba's collapse last season could be averted in the future by an electronic chip in players' shirts.
U.S. drops to No. 32 ranking after Honduras loss (Feb 14, 2013 14:04 GMT)
The United States dropped four spots to No. 32 in the latest FIFA rankings after losing a World Cup qualifier to 51st-ranked Honduras.
FFA: No A-League match-fixing probe (Feb 14, 2013 09:52 GMT)
Australian football's governing body has confirmed that no A-League matches are being investigated by the country's law enforcement agencies.
England climb to fourth in FIFA world rankings (Feb 14, 2013 09:40 GMT)
England have moved up to fourth in the FIFA World Rankings after their friendly 2-1 victory over Brazil last week.
Copa Lib: Toluca comeback stuns Boca (Feb 14, 2013 08:00 GMT)
Mexican side Toluca has stunned Boca Juniors with a 2-1 away win to go top of Group One in the Copa Libertadores.
Mexican club Toluca earns win at Boca Juniors (Feb 14, 2013 05:16 GMT)
Mexican side Toluca claimed a surprise 2-1 win at Boca Juniors and to top Group One of the Copa Libertadores after the first round of matches.
Former South Africa coach jailed for bribery (Feb 13, 2013 15:44 GMT)
Former South Africa assistant coach Phil Setshedi has been sentenced to eight years in jail for attempted bribery.
WADA warns game needs better doping tests (Feb 13, 2013 10:17 GMT)
World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) president John Fahey has said football is not doing enough to test for the use of banned substances.
Copa Lib: Nacional fight back, Velez lose (Feb 13, 2013 08:00 GMT)
Uruguayan side Nacional came from two goals down to draw 2-2 with Ecuador's Barcelona in the opening game of the Copa Libertadores group stage.
'Avalanche' wipes out 2014 World Cup stadium (Feb 13, 2013 08:00 GMT)
Controversy has hit one of the stadiums hosting the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, just over a year out from the start of the competition.
Resurgent Heskey enjoying plaudits Down Under (Feb 12, 2013 16:48 GMT)
Emile Heskey may not always have been the darling of fans in England but his presence seems to be much more celebrated in Australia.
Nigeria officials say Keshi will not resign as coach (Feb 12, 2013 13:08 GMT)
The Nigeria Football Federation said Tuesday that national coach Stephen Keshi has rescinded his resignation and negotiations continue between the two sides following the team's win at the African Cup of Nations.
Keshi performs U-turn over Nigeria resignation (Feb 12, 2013 08:00 GMT)
Stephen Keshi has performed a dramatic U-turn on his decision to quit as Nigeria coach, with the Africa Nations Cup-winning boss revealing he will now continue in the post after talks with the country's sports minister.
Report: Nigeria coach Keshi quits after Cup win (Feb 12, 2013 01:02 GMT)
A South African radio station reported Monday that Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi handed in his resignation after Sunday's victory in the African Cup of Nations final.
Keshi quits Nigeria post after ANC win (Feb 11, 2013 20:48 GMT)
Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi has told South African radio station Metro FM that he has resigned, less than 24 hours after leading his country to the African Nations Cup title.
Argentina: River debuts with win over Belgrano (Feb 11, 2013 16:01 GMT)
Two second half goals helped 10-man River Plate to a 2-1 victory over Belgrano on Sunday, while archrivals Boca Juniors won 3-2 against Quilmes on Saturday in the opening round of fixtures in Argentina's Torneo Final championship.
Beitar Jerusalem fans support Muslim debutant (Feb 11, 2013 10:54 GMT)
Chechen Muslim player Gabriel Kadiev was given a standing ovation when he made his debut for Israeli club Beitar Jerusalem on Sunday despite fears he would be targeted by racist fans.
Samuel Eto'o: Cameroon FA is 'trying to kill me' (Feb 11, 2013 08:00 GMT)
Cameroon international Samuel Eto'o has launched a scathing attack on his own country, accusing football officials of trying to "kill" him.
Gremio sign Arsenal's Andre Santos on loan (Feb 11, 2013 08:00 GMT)
Muslim player gets standing O in Beitar debut (Feb 11, 2013 00:45 GMT)
A Muslim player whose signing with a Jerusalem club sparked a violent uprising by a hardcore group of racist fans made his much anticipated debut Sunday to a rousing ovation.
AFCON winner Moses 'proud to be Nigerian' (Feb 10, 2013 23:50 GMT)
Victor Moses dedicated Nigeria's African Nations Cup triumph to all of his compatriots following the Super Eagles' 1-0 win over Burkina Faso in Sunday's final.
Match-winner Mba toasts dream come true (Feb 10, 2013 21:15 GMT)
Nigeria match-winner Sunday Mba described his side's 1-0 African Nations Cup final win over Burkina Faso as "a dream come true.''
Nigeria ends wait for 3rd African crown (Feb 10, 2013 20:44 GMT)
Nigeria claimed itsr third African Nations Cup title with a dominant 1-0 performance over Burkina Faso in Johannesburg.
Blatter surprised at reform advisers' criticism (Feb 10, 2013 20:23 GMT)
FIFA President Sepp Blatter expressed his surprise at criticism of soccer's governing body by its own anti-corruption advisers and said they were sometimes working outside their mandate.
U.S. midfielder Beasley scores twice for Puebla (Feb 10, 2013 19:30 GMT)
DaMarcus Beasley scored his first two goals of the season, leading Puebla to a 3-1 win at San Luis in the Mexican Clausura.
Nigeria's Keshi not underestimating Burkina Faso (Feb 10, 2013 10:32 GMT)
Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi has warned his players that reputation will count for nothing when they take on Burkina Faso in the African Nations Cup final.
Sydney silence Roar (Feb 10, 2013 08:51 GMT)
Sydney FC has moved back into A-League finals reckoning after defeating reigning champion Brisbane Roar 2-1 at Allianz Stadium.
Mali tops Ghana for 3rd place at African Cup (Feb 9, 2013 20:59 GMT)
Mali enjoyed a second successive third-place victory over Ghana at the African Nations Cup in Port Elizabeth, 3-1 on Saturday.
A-League: Melbourne Heart send Glory bottom (Feb 9, 2013 11:17 GMT)
Perth Glory have crashed to the bottom of the A-League ladder after slipping to a 2-0 away loss to the Melbourne Heart at AAMI Park.
Fulham's Corey Grameiro joins Phoenix (Feb 9, 2013 08:08 GMT)
The Wellington Phoenix have nabbed Fulham striker Corey Gameiro on loan until the end of the season.
Riquelme rejoins Boca Juniors on previous terms (Feb 9, 2013 08:00 GMT)
Argentine midfielder Juan Roman Riquelme has rejoined Boca Juniors, just six months after turning his back on the club.
Burkina Faso's Pitroipa cleared for final (Feb 8, 2013 14:05 GMT)
Burkina Faso striker Jonathan Pitroipa has been cleared to play in the African Nations Cup final after his appeal to the Confederation of African Football (CAF) was successful.
Duerden: Learning from match-fixing in Asia (Feb 8, 2013 09:29 GMT)
Instead of pointing fingers, Europe should open their ears and learn from the history of match-fixing in Asia, writes John Duerden.
Arson attack on Beitar offices (Feb 8, 2013 08:49 GMT)
Offices belonging to Israeli club Beitar Jerusalem have been badly damaged in what police believe was an arson attack.
CAF bars referee after poor control of semi (Feb 8, 2013 00:09 GMT)
Tunisian referee Slim Jdidi was suspended by the Confederation of African Football on Thursday.
Referee suspended after AFCON semi-final (Feb 7, 2013 15:54 GMT)
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has suspended Tunisian referee Slim Jdidi following his performance in the African Nations Cup semi-final between Burkina Faso and Ghana.
Man United add second game to Japan tour (Feb 7, 2013 09:48 GMT)
Manchester United have announced a second game in Japan as part of their pre-season tour in July 2013.
Holger Osieck finds positives in Socceroos loss (Feb 7, 2013 08:00 GMT)
Socceroos coach Holger Osieck believes there are more positives than negatives to be drawn from Australia's 3-2 friendly loss to Romania in Spain.
CONCACAF: Honduras stun USA, Mexico held
(Feb 7, 2013 08:00 GMT)
David Luiz: Brazil will win the 2014 World Cup (Feb 7, 2013 08:00 GMT)
David Luiz has announced Brazil 'will win' the next World Cup despite the Samba nation's 2-1 loss to England at Wembley Stadium.
Del Bosque praises Pedro (Feb 7, 2013 08:00 GMT)
Spain manager Vicente Del Bosque believes the depth in his side is critical to their dominance on the world stage, with three debutants and a host of experienced players on hand to stretch La Rojas's unbeaten streak to 18 matches thanks to a convinci
Poleksic reveals Portsmouth offer (Feb 7, 2013 08:00 GMT)
Debrecen goalkeeper Vukasin Poleksic believes he may have avoided becoming embroiled in a match-fixing scandal had he joined Portsmouth six years ago.
Jamaica stuns Mexico in 0-0 draw (Feb 7, 2013 04:59 GMT)
Mexico lost a 19-game winning streak at Azteca stadium with a 0-0 draw against Jamaica on Wednesday in their first match of the final round of World Cup qualifying.
Prandelli calls for Verratti improvement (Feb 6, 2013 22:54 GMT)
Italy coach Cesare Prandelli was critical of midfielder Marco Verratti in his side's 1-1 draw with Netherlands on Wednesday, despite the substitute scoring a l
Burkina Faso stuns Ghana, into 1st ANC final (Feb 6, 2013 22:22 GMT)
Burkina Faso survived the controversial late dismissal of Jonathan Pitroipa to book its first ever appearance in the African Nations Cup final with victory on penalties over Ghana in Nelspruit.
Asian Cup: Saudi Arabia earn winning start (Feb 6, 2013 20:30 GMT)
Former champions Saudi Arabia got their qualifying campaign for the 2015 Asian Cup off to a winning start with a 2-1 triumph over China.
Nigeria routs Mali, gains ACON final (Feb 6, 2013 17:28 GMT)
Nigeria cruised to a 4-1 win over Mali on Wednesday to reach the African Cup final for the first time in more than a decade.
Friendlies: Spain reign, Germany beat France (Feb 6, 2013 16:55 GMT)
Anti-corruption officer criticises UEFA (Feb 6, 2013 16:44 GMT)
Mark Pieth, the FIFA anti-corruption adviser, has said he believes European officials are blocking reforms in order to further their own careers.
Match fixing 'has always existed' (Feb 6, 2013 08:00 GMT)
Burkina Faso coach Paul Put has cast further doubt over the prevalence of match fixing in football, claiming authorities must accept it is a "reality" that "has always existed in football".
Osieck: Neill must find a club soon (Feb 6, 2013 08:00 GMT)
Socceroos boss Holger Osieck has warned Lucas Neill that his international future is in jeopardy if the defender fails to resolve his club issues soon.
United announce Marinos match (Feb 6, 2013 08:00 GMT)
Manchester United announced it has added a friendly match against J-League side Yokohama F. Marinos to its pre-season tour of South-East Asia later this year.
Wenger: Undeserving Messi out of this world (Feb 6, 2013 08:00 GMT)
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has suggested Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi is 'from a different planet' as he assesses his sublime talents, but does not believe he was a worthy winner of the 2012 FIFA World Player of the Year prize.
Debrecen confirm match-fixing probe (Feb 5, 2013 20:49 GMT)
Hungarian club Debrecen have confirmed that their Champions League match against Liverpool in 2009 was part of a match-fixing investigation.
Raul and Hierro visit Spain team (Feb 5, 2013 18:53 GMT)
Spain have seen former captains Raul Gonzalez and Fernando Hierro visit them at their hotel in Qatar, ahead of the friendly with Uruguay.
Hearts ban Kingston for accountant attack (Feb 5, 2013 18:06 GMT)
Former Ghana international Laryea Kingston has been "suspended indefinitely" by his club Hearts of Oak after their accountant complained of being "assaulted in the full glare of the supporters" by the midfielder.
Singapore helping with match-fixing investigation (Feb 5, 2013 16:59 GMT)
Singapore's police is working with its European counterparts to investigate an allegation a Singapore-based crime syndicate was involved in match-fixing.
Alleged match-fixing leader: No charges filed (Feb 5, 2013 16:36 GMT)
Revelations that a Singapore-based crime syndicate has been involved in fixing soccer matches around the world has put extra pressure on authorities in the Southeast Asian city-state to take action against the alleged ringleader.
FIFA names 4 female candidates for board seat (Feb 5, 2013 12:06 GMT)
A Caribbean official who refused a $40,000 cash offer after a meeting with Mohamed bin Hammam is seeking to join FIFA's executive committee.
Socceroos lose Oar, Jedinak (Feb 5, 2013 08:00 GMT)
Socceroos duo Tommy Oar and Mile Jedinak have been omitted from the squad set to face Romania in an international friendly.
Adebayor plans to play on with Togo (Feb 4, 2013 17:43 GMT)
Emmanuel Adebayor says he has no plans to retire from international football despite Togo's recent African Nations Cup exit.
'Triple punishment' for penalties not up for debate (Feb 4, 2013 14:31 GMT)
The International Football Association Board (IFAB) will not discuss the "triple punishment", which has been criticised by some as being too draconian, when it convenes next month.
Injured Xavi, Alonso out for Spain-Uruguay friendly (Feb 4, 2013 12:14 GMT)
Spain's national team headed to Doha, Qatar, Monday to face Uruguay in a World Cup qualifying friendly minus Xavi Hernandez and Xabi Alonso, both of whom are injured.
Europol suspects 680 matches of being fixed (Feb 4, 2013 11:39 GMT)
A match-fixing investigation has uncovered more than 380 suspicious matches -- including World Cup and European Championship qualifiers and two Champions League games -- and found evidence that a Singapore-based crime group is closely involved.
Man United to play friendly in Hong Kong (Feb 4, 2013 09:08 GMT)
Manchester United have announced they will play a pre-season friendly in Hong Kong against Kitchee FC.
Ronaldinho backs Neymar to eclipse Messi (Feb 4, 2013 08:46 GMT)
Ronaldinho has said his biggest regret is the limited playing time he had alongside Lionel Messi - but he believes Brazil team-mate Neymar will soon eclipse the Barcelona star as the world's finest player.
ANC: OT winner lifts Burkina Faso into semis (Feb 3, 2013 22:08 GMT)
Unfancied Burkina Faso will play an African Nations Cup semifinal outside its own country for the first time following a 1-0 extra-time win over Togo in Nelspruit Sunday.
Nigeria into semis as Ivory Coast crashes out (Feb 3, 2013 17:35 GMT)
Ivory Coast crashed out of the African Nations Cup at the quarterfinal stage after it was ousted 2-1 by Nigeria at the Royal Bafokeng Stadium.
A-League: Hersi brace guides Wanderers home (Feb 3, 2013 09:44 GMT)
Western Sydney Wanderers capped off a week to forget for Adelaide United and interim coach Michael Valkanis by trouncing the Reds 4-2 at Hindmarsh Stadium.
Duerden: UAE follow Saudi Arabia's legacy (Feb 3, 2013 09:32 GMT)
An emerging crop of talented youngsters will help the United Arab Emirates become a powerhouse in Asia, writes John Duerden.
Ghana, Mali advance to semis of African Cup (Feb 2, 2013 18:24 GMT)
Ghana booked its place in the semifinals of the African Nations Cup with a 2-0 win over Cape Verde in Port Elizabeth on Saturday.
Blatter: FIFA reforms must apply worldwide (Feb 1, 2013 18:42 GMT)
Sepp Blatter says cleaning up world soccer will work only if all 209 countries and six continental confederations follow FIFA by creating anti-corruption and financial oversight panels.
Adebayor blasts poor state of pitch (Feb 1, 2013 17:44 GMT)
Togo striker Emmanuel Adebayor criticized the sandy field that will host a semifinal at the African Cup of Nations, calling it "a disgrace" and embarrassing for the continent.
Maradona's lawyers face being sued over the star's tax debts (Feb 1, 2013 16:21 GMT)
Diego Maradona's lawyers may be sued by Italy's tax collection agency after they claimed the former Argentina star won his 20-year battle over tax debts.
Italy threatens to sue Maradona over tax debt (Feb 1, 2013 14:50 GMT)
Italy's tax collection agency has threatened to sue lawyers for Diego Maradona, who claims he had won his 20-year battle over tax debts.
Copa Lib: Olimpia and Tolima in to group stage (Feb 1, 2013 08:00 GMT)
Paraguayan side Olimpia made it into the Copa Libertadores group stage thanks to a convincing 2-0 win over Uruguay's Defensor Sporting.
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Late Fabiano strike seals Sao Paulo's Copa rally (Mar 1, 2013 03:21 GMT)
Brazilian giants Sao Paulo came from behind to defeat Bolivian side The Strongest 2-1 in Group Three of the Copa Libertadores.
Friedrich excited by Major League Soccer potential (Feb 28, 2013 14:34 GMT)
Chicago Fire defender Arne Friedrich believes Major League Soccer will continue to grow, despite David Beckham's high-profile departure.
Pato helps Corinthians win in near-empty stadium (Feb 28, 2013 08:26 GMT)
Brazilian giants Corinthians claimed a 2-0 win over Colombian side Millonarios in front of only four fans in their Pacaembu stadium.
Angry Benitez to quit Blues after season
(Feb 28, 2013 00:03 GMT)Chelsea boss Rafael Benitez has confirmed he will leave the club at the end of the season.
John Paintsil released from Ghana hospital (Feb 27, 2013 23:48 GMT)
Ghana international John Paintsil has been released from hospital after suffering from exhaustion and dehydration.
Atletico hangs on for draw, reaches Copa final
(Feb 27, 2013 23:41 GMT)Atletico Madrid held nine-man Sevilla to a draw in the second leg of their Copa del Rey semifinal to edge through to the final and a showdown with city rivals Real.
PSG topples Marseille in Beckham's 1st start
(Feb 27, 2013 22:56 GMT)Two goals from Zlatan Ibrahimovic saw Paris St Germain through to the quarterfinals of the Coupe de France on Wednesday night at the expense of bitter rivals Marseille.
Police say complaints against Paintsil withdrawn (Feb 27, 2013 16:14 GMT)
Ghana defender John Paintsil's wife and a neighbour have withdrawn complaints made against him in relation to a domestic incident, police have said.
FIFA bans 74 more players/officials for match-fixing (Feb 27, 2013 15:55 GMT)
A further 74 Italian and South Korean football officials and players have been banned by FIFA for involvement in match-fixing.
FIFA bans 74 for match-fixing in Italy, South Korea (Feb 27, 2013 15:11 GMT)
FIFA has banned 74 more officials and players from world soccer for helping fix matches, this time in Italy and South Korea.
Corinthians have stadium ban appeal rejected (Feb 27, 2013 12:14 GMT)
Corinthians will play the rest of their Copa Libertadores home games behind closed doors this season after the South American Football Confederation (Conmebol) rejected their appeal against the ban.
A-League: Greenacre's first game ends in defeat (Feb 27, 2013 09:10 GMT)
Former Stoke striker Chris Greenacre's first game in the Wellington Phoenix dugout ended in defeat as the Newcastle Jets crossed the Tasman to secure a 2-1 win.
Players, officials guilty of match-fixing in Lebanon (Feb 27, 2013 08:42 GMT)
An investigation carried out by the West Asian Football Federation has found 24 players and two club officials in Lebanon to have been involved in fixing both club and international matches, according to a report in the Lebanon Daily Star.
Copa Lib: Five star Atletico silence Arsenal
(Feb 27, 2013 08:00 GMT)A hat-trick by Bernard helped Brazilian side Atletico Mineiro to a convincing 5-2 win over Arsenal in Argentina, taking them to the top of Copa Libertadores' Group Three.
AFC CL: Guangzhou Evergrande start with win (Feb 26, 2013 20:42 GMT)
Chinese champions Guangzhou Evergrande began their AFC Champions League campaign in stunning fashion by dispatching Urawa Reds 3-0.
Maradona appeals to resolve Italian tax case
(Feb 26, 2013 12:51 GMT)Diego Maradona has made a verbal appeal to Italian authorities to clear his name in a tax evasion case.
Corinthians fan admits to flare attack (Feb 26, 2013 08:00 GMT)
A 17-year-old Corinthians fan has admitted to lighting the flare which killed a young San Jose supporter during last week's Copa Libertadores clash in Brazil.
Maradona returns to Italy after 8-year tax exile (Feb 25, 2013 19:09 GMT)
Diego Maradona has returned to Italy in a bid to clear his name in a tax evasion case.
Chinese match-fixing bans extended worldwide (Feb 25, 2013 15:02 GMT)
Match-fixing bans on 58 Chinese football players and officials will be extended worldwide by FIFA.
Teen confesses setting off flare that killed boy (Feb 25, 2013 12:11 GMT)
A 17-year-old Corinthians fan has confessed that he set off a flare that killed a 14-year-old Bolivian boy in a Copa Libertadores match last week.
FIFA extends bans to 58 in Chinese fixing cases (Feb 25, 2013 11:48 GMT)
FIFA has given worldwide bans to 58 soccer players and officials found guilty in Chinese match-fixing cases.
A-League: Heart spoil Lucas Neill debut (Feb 24, 2013 08:43 GMT)
Melbourne Heart has had the last laugh over the transfer saga of Socceroos captain Lucas Neill after defeating his new club Sydney FC 3-1 at AAMI Par
FIFA question Zambia over match-fixing offenders (Feb 24, 2013 08:00 GMT)
FIFA has "opened disciplinary proceedings" against the Zambian Football Association for allegedly sneaking players suspended for match-fixing into the country outside of the transfer window.
Chile allows ex-prisoner to stay, play pro soccer (Feb 23, 2013 20:08 GMT)
A Russian man who served three years in a Chilean prison for drug trafficking is being allowed to remain in the country to play professional soccer.
A-League: McGlinchey treble sinks Melbourne (Feb 23, 2013 09:47 GMT)
Michael McGlinchey hit a hat-trick as the Central Coast Mariners thrashed the Melbourne Victory 6-2 to finish the day as they started - a point clear of the Western Sydney Warriors at the A-League summit.
Corinthians vow to fight ban for teen death (Feb 23, 2013 08:00 GMT)
Brazilian club Corinthians announced it will fight the crowd ban imposed by the South American governing body (CONMEBOL) following the tragic death of a 14-year-old in the club's Copa Libertadores match against San Jose.
FIFA probes Zambia over match-fixing players (Feb 22, 2013 17:45 GMT)
FIFA is investigating Zambian officials over allegations they allowed eight players banned for match-fixing in a notorious case in Finland to return to football without permission.
Singapore police probe Tan over match-fixing
(Feb 22, 2013 17:25 GMT)The Singapore Police Force has confirmed it is questioning the man who allegedly masterminded the rigging of hundreds of soccer games.
Bahrain Sheikh Salman to run for AFC president (Feb 22, 2013 16:12 GMT)
Sheikh Salman Bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa is running for president of the Asian Football Confederation and looking to mend the organization's relationship with FIFA.
Palestinians say no to friendly against Barcelona (Feb 22, 2013 16:05 GMT)
Palestinian football officials say their players won't team up with Israelis in a match against Barcelona that was designed to promote peace.
Corinthians to play without fans after teen death (Feb 22, 2013 15:59 GMT)
The South American football federation says Brazilian club Corinthians will play without its fans for the next 60 days because of the death of a 14-year-old boy during its Copa Libertadores match this week.
Barca to play 'peace' friendly in Israel (Feb 22, 2013 09:42 GMT)
Barcelona are to play a friendly in Israel against a team made up of Israeli and Palestinian players to promote peace in the troubled area.
Copa Lib: Real Garcilaso claim maiden Copa win (Feb 22, 2013 08:00 GMT)
Alfredo Ramua's 87th minute strike gave Peruvian side Real Garcilaso their first ever victory in the Copa Libertadores with a 1-0 win over Paraguay's Cerro Porteno in Group 6.
Duerden: Japan's infatuation with Wenger (Feb 22, 2013 08:00 GMT)
John Duerden reveals the story behind Japan's love affair with Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger.
Corinthians says teen fan's death an accident (Feb 22, 2013 00:36 GMT)
Barca to play game with Israelis, Palestinians (Feb 21, 2013 19:02 GMT)
Barcelona is trying to organize a soccer match against a combined team of Palestinians and Israelis to promote peace.
Del Piero extends Sydney FC deal for 1 year
(Feb 21, 2013 18:26 GMT)Former Italy forward Alessandro Del Piero has announced he will activate the second year of his two-year deal to remain with Sydney FC.
Bolivian boy killed by flare at Copa Libertadores game (Feb 21, 2013 17:18 GMT)
A 14-year-old Bolivian boy was killed by a flare allegedly thrown by Corinthians fans during a Copa Libertadores match on Wednesday.
Match-fixing suspect detained in Milan (Feb 21, 2013 08:52 GMT)
The Italian authorities have detained a suspected match-fixer for questioning at Milan airport on Thursday morning upon his arrival from Singapore.
Copa Lib: Gremio thrash rivals, Corinthians held (Feb 21, 2013 08:00 GMT)
Gremio won the all-Brazilian battle in the Copa Libertadores with a surprise 3-0 win at Group Eight opponents Fluminense.
Neymar agent: Pele is 'inferior' (Feb 21, 2013 08:00 GMT)
The agent of Santos striker Neymar has hit back at Brazilian legend Pele's suggestions that the 21-year-old is "just an ordinary player" who is not ready for international acclaim yet.
Mexico plays at Rose Bowl in Gold Cup opener
(Feb 20, 2013 22:49 GMT)Defending champion Mexico will play in the opening doubleheader of the CONCACAF Gold Cup at the Rose Bowl in July.
FIFA urges nations' support against match-fixing (Feb 20, 2013 17:49 GMT)
FIFA's head of security on Wednesday said that the fight against match-fixing will ultimately flounder without the full support of governments across the world.
Referee Jdidi apologises for AFCON semi-final (Feb 20, 2013 16:33 GMT)
Tunisian referee Slim Jdidi has apologised for his "substandard conduct" during the African Nations Cup semi-final between Ghana and Burkina Faso.
Copa Libertadores: Tijuana notch historic first win (Feb 20, 2013 08:00 GMT)
Mexican champions Tijuana started their Copa Libertadores Group Five campaign with a 1-0 away win over Millonarios in Colombia.
Thai FA to investigate Cup final bribe claim (Feb 19, 2013 16:05 GMT)
The Thai Football Association has begun an investigation into claims that November's Thai FA Cup final was the subject of attempted match-fixing.
Santos punished over coin-throwing at Ganso (Feb 19, 2013 12:56 GMT)
Brazilian side Santos have been given a one-match home ban as a result of supporters throwing coins at former player Paulo Henrique Ganso.
Fears grow as Maracana workers threaten strike (Feb 19, 2013 09:41 GMT)
Workers on the Maracana stadium in Brazil refused to work on Monday as fears grew that Brazil will not be ready to host the 2013 Confederations Cup.
Israeli club urged to stand against racism (Feb 19, 2013 08:00 GMT)
The Beitar Jerusalem football club is set to be probed by Israeli police as part of a crackdown on racism in the country's professional football league.
China strips Shanghai of '03 title for match-fixing (Feb 19, 2013 04:36 GMT)
Shanghai Shenhau has been stripped of its 2003 league title and fined $160,000 as part of a new round of sanctions aimed at rooting out match fixing in the Chinese Super League.
Ramalho: Neymar must learn to avoid trouble (Feb 18, 2013 12:45 GMT)
Santos coach Muricy Ramalho has told Neymar he must learn to keep out of trouble after he was shown a red card during the team's 3-1 loss to Ponte Preta on Sunday.
A-League: Brisbane Roar defeat Phoenix (Feb 17, 2013 09:08 GMT)
Brisbane Roar are back within touching distance of the A-League's top-six after grabbing a 2-0 victory over the Wellington Phoenix at Suncorp Stadium.
Duerden: Asia's inferiority complex (Feb 17, 2013 09:00 GMT)
John Duerden says that Asia's efforts with foreign coaches had their place, but now it is time to look in their own backyard.
FIFA to propose tougher racism punishments (Feb 15, 2013 15:38 GMT)
FIFA has said it is hopeful that its congress will approve a series of tougher punishments for racist abuse in football.
FIFA to step up anti-doping (Feb 15, 2013 15:28 GMT)
FIFA has announced proposals to use biological profiling of players as part of its attempts to tackle doping in football.
Copa Lib: Newell's off to winning start, Gremio lose (Feb 15, 2013 08:00 GMT)
Maradona welcomes baby boy Diego into family (Feb 14, 2013 22:02 GMT)
Diego Maradona is a father again after his long-time partner Veronica Ojeda gave birth to a baby boy who has been named Diego Fernando Maradona Ojeda.
Microchips in shirts 'could avert health risks' (Feb 14, 2013 15:20 GMT)
Potentially serious health issues in footballers such as the heart problem which led to Fabrice Muamba's collapse last season could be averted in the future by an electronic chip in players' shirts.
U.S. drops to No. 32 ranking after Honduras loss (Feb 14, 2013 14:04 GMT)
The United States dropped four spots to No. 32 in the latest FIFA rankings after losing a World Cup qualifier to 51st-ranked Honduras.
FFA: No A-League match-fixing probe (Feb 14, 2013 09:52 GMT)
Australian football's governing body has confirmed that no A-League matches are being investigated by the country's law enforcement agencies.
England climb to fourth in FIFA world rankings (Feb 14, 2013 09:40 GMT)
England have moved up to fourth in the FIFA World Rankings after their friendly 2-1 victory over Brazil last week.
Copa Lib: Toluca comeback stuns Boca (Feb 14, 2013 08:00 GMT)
Mexican side Toluca has stunned Boca Juniors with a 2-1 away win to go top of Group One in the Copa Libertadores.
Mexican club Toluca earns win at Boca Juniors (Feb 14, 2013 05:16 GMT)
Mexican side Toluca claimed a surprise 2-1 win at Boca Juniors and to top Group One of the Copa Libertadores after the first round of matches.
Former South Africa coach jailed for bribery (Feb 13, 2013 15:44 GMT)
Former South Africa assistant coach Phil Setshedi has been sentenced to eight years in jail for attempted bribery.
WADA warns game needs better doping tests (Feb 13, 2013 10:17 GMT)
World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) president John Fahey has said football is not doing enough to test for the use of banned substances.
Copa Lib: Nacional fight back, Velez lose (Feb 13, 2013 08:00 GMT)
Uruguayan side Nacional came from two goals down to draw 2-2 with Ecuador's Barcelona in the opening game of the Copa Libertadores group stage.
'Avalanche' wipes out 2014 World Cup stadium (Feb 13, 2013 08:00 GMT)
Controversy has hit one of the stadiums hosting the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, just over a year out from the start of the competition.
Resurgent Heskey enjoying plaudits Down Under (Feb 12, 2013 16:48 GMT)
Emile Heskey may not always have been the darling of fans in England but his presence seems to be much more celebrated in Australia.
Nigeria officials say Keshi will not resign as coach (Feb 12, 2013 13:08 GMT)
The Nigeria Football Federation said Tuesday that national coach Stephen Keshi has rescinded his resignation and negotiations continue between the two sides following the team's win at the African Cup of Nations.
Keshi performs U-turn over Nigeria resignation (Feb 12, 2013 08:00 GMT)
Stephen Keshi has performed a dramatic U-turn on his decision to quit as Nigeria coach, with the Africa Nations Cup-winning boss revealing he will now continue in the post after talks with the country's sports minister.
Report: Nigeria coach Keshi quits after Cup win (Feb 12, 2013 01:02 GMT)
A South African radio station reported Monday that Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi handed in his resignation after Sunday's victory in the African Cup of Nations final.
Keshi quits Nigeria post after ANC win (Feb 11, 2013 20:48 GMT)
Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi has told South African radio station Metro FM that he has resigned, less than 24 hours after leading his country to the African Nations Cup title.
Argentina: River debuts with win over Belgrano (Feb 11, 2013 16:01 GMT)
Two second half goals helped 10-man River Plate to a 2-1 victory over Belgrano on Sunday, while archrivals Boca Juniors won 3-2 against Quilmes on Saturday in the opening round of fixtures in Argentina's Torneo Final championship.
Beitar Jerusalem fans support Muslim debutant (Feb 11, 2013 10:54 GMT)
Chechen Muslim player Gabriel Kadiev was given a standing ovation when he made his debut for Israeli club Beitar Jerusalem on Sunday despite fears he would be targeted by racist fans.
Samuel Eto'o: Cameroon FA is 'trying to kill me' (Feb 11, 2013 08:00 GMT)
Cameroon international Samuel Eto'o has launched a scathing attack on his own country, accusing football officials of trying to "kill" him.
Gremio sign Arsenal's Andre Santos on loan (Feb 11, 2013 08:00 GMT)
Arsenal defender Andre Santos has completed his move to Gremio, on loan until the end of the season.
Muslim player gets standing O in Beitar debut (Feb 11, 2013 00:45 GMT)
A Muslim player whose signing with a Jerusalem club sparked a violent uprising by a hardcore group of racist fans made his much anticipated debut Sunday to a rousing ovation.
AFCON winner Moses 'proud to be Nigerian' (Feb 10, 2013 23:50 GMT)
Victor Moses dedicated Nigeria's African Nations Cup triumph to all of his compatriots following the Super Eagles' 1-0 win over Burkina Faso in Sunday's final.
Match-winner Mba toasts dream come true (Feb 10, 2013 21:15 GMT)
Nigeria match-winner Sunday Mba described his side's 1-0 African Nations Cup final win over Burkina Faso as "a dream come true.''
Nigeria ends wait for 3rd African crown
(Feb 10, 2013 20:44 GMT)Nigeria claimed itsr third African Nations Cup title with a dominant 1-0 performance over Burkina Faso in Johannesburg.
Blatter surprised at reform advisers' criticism (Feb 10, 2013 20:23 GMT)
FIFA President Sepp Blatter expressed his surprise at criticism of soccer's governing body by its own anti-corruption advisers and said they were sometimes working outside their mandate.
U.S. midfielder Beasley scores twice for Puebla (Feb 10, 2013 19:30 GMT)
DaMarcus Beasley scored his first two goals of the season, leading Puebla to a 3-1 win at San Luis in the Mexican Clausura.
Nigeria's Keshi not underestimating Burkina Faso (Feb 10, 2013 10:32 GMT)
Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi has warned his players that reputation will count for nothing when they take on Burkina Faso in the African Nations Cup final.
Sydney silence Roar (Feb 10, 2013 08:51 GMT)
Sydney FC has moved back into A-League finals reckoning after defeating reigning champion Brisbane Roar 2-1 at Allianz Stadium.
Mali tops Ghana for 3rd place at African Cup
(Feb 9, 2013 20:59 GMT)Mali enjoyed a second successive third-place victory over Ghana at the African Nations Cup in Port Elizabeth, 3-1 on Saturday.
A-League: Melbourne Heart send Glory bottom (Feb 9, 2013 11:17 GMT)
Perth Glory have crashed to the bottom of the A-League ladder after slipping to a 2-0 away loss to the Melbourne Heart at AAMI Park.
Fulham's Corey Grameiro joins Phoenix (Feb 9, 2013 08:08 GMT)
The Wellington Phoenix have nabbed Fulham striker Corey Gameiro on loan until the end of the season.
Riquelme rejoins Boca Juniors on previous terms (Feb 9, 2013 08:00 GMT)
Argentine midfielder Juan Roman Riquelme has rejoined Boca Juniors, just six months after turning his back on the club.
Burkina Faso's Pitroipa cleared for final (Feb 8, 2013 14:05 GMT)
Burkina Faso striker Jonathan Pitroipa has been cleared to play in the African Nations Cup final after his appeal to the Confederation of African Football (CAF) was successful.
Duerden: Learning from match-fixing in Asia (Feb 8, 2013 09:29 GMT)
Instead of pointing fingers, Europe should open their ears and learn from the history of match-fixing in Asia, writes John Duerden.
Arson attack on Beitar offices (Feb 8, 2013 08:49 GMT)
Offices belonging to Israeli club Beitar Jerusalem have been badly damaged in what police believe was an arson attack.
CAF bars referee after poor control of semi
(Feb 8, 2013 00:09 GMT)Tunisian referee Slim Jdidi was suspended by the Confederation of African Football on Thursday.
Referee suspended after AFCON semi-final (Feb 7, 2013 15:54 GMT)
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has suspended Tunisian referee Slim Jdidi following his performance in the African Nations Cup semi-final between Burkina Faso and Ghana.
Man United add second game to Japan tour (Feb 7, 2013 09:48 GMT)
Manchester United have announced a second game in Japan as part of their pre-season tour in July 2013.
Holger Osieck finds positives in Socceroos loss (Feb 7, 2013 08:00 GMT)
Socceroos coach Holger Osieck believes there are more positives than negatives to be drawn from Australia's 3-2 friendly loss to Romania in Spain.
CONCACAF: Honduras stun USA, Mexico held
(Feb 7, 2013 08:00 GMT)David Luiz: Brazil will win the 2014 World Cup (Feb 7, 2013 08:00 GMT)
David Luiz has announced Brazil 'will win' the next World Cup despite the Samba nation's 2-1 loss to England at Wembley Stadium.
Del Bosque praises Pedro (Feb 7, 2013 08:00 GMT)
Spain manager Vicente Del Bosque believes the depth in his side is critical to their dominance on the world stage, with three debutants and a host of experienced players on hand to stretch La Rojas's unbeaten streak to 18 matches thanks to a convinci
Poleksic reveals Portsmouth offer (Feb 7, 2013 08:00 GMT)
Debrecen goalkeeper Vukasin Poleksic believes he may have avoided becoming embroiled in a match-fixing scandal had he joined Portsmouth six years ago.
Jamaica stuns Mexico in 0-0 draw
(Feb 7, 2013 04:59 GMT)Mexico lost a 19-game winning streak at Azteca stadium with a 0-0 draw against Jamaica on Wednesday in their first match of the final round of World Cup qualifying.
Prandelli calls for Verratti improvement (Feb 6, 2013 22:54 GMT)
Italy coach Cesare Prandelli was critical of midfielder Marco Verratti in his side's 1-1 draw with Netherlands on Wednesday, despite the substitute scoring a l
Burkina Faso stuns Ghana, into 1st ANC final
(Feb 6, 2013 22:22 GMT)Burkina Faso survived the controversial late dismissal of Jonathan Pitroipa to book its first ever appearance in the African Nations Cup final with victory on penalties over Ghana in Nelspruit.
Asian Cup: Saudi Arabia earn winning start
(Feb 6, 2013 20:30 GMT)Former champions Saudi Arabia got their qualifying campaign for the 2015 Asian Cup off to a winning start with a 2-1 triumph over China.
Nigeria routs Mali, gains ACON final
(Feb 6, 2013 17:28 GMT)Nigeria cruised to a 4-1 win over Mali on Wednesday to reach the African Cup final for the first time in more than a decade.
Friendlies: Spain reign, Germany beat France (Feb 6, 2013 16:55 GMT)
Anti-corruption officer criticises UEFA (Feb 6, 2013 16:44 GMT)
Mark Pieth, the FIFA anti-corruption adviser, has said he believes European officials are blocking reforms in order to further their own careers.
Match fixing 'has always existed' (Feb 6, 2013 08:00 GMT)
Burkina Faso coach Paul Put has cast further doubt over the prevalence of match fixing in football, claiming authorities must accept it is a "reality" that "has always existed in football".
Osieck: Neill must find a club soon (Feb 6, 2013 08:00 GMT)
Socceroos boss Holger Osieck has warned Lucas Neill that his international future is in jeopardy if the defender fails to resolve his club issues soon.
United announce Marinos match (Feb 6, 2013 08:00 GMT)
Manchester United announced it has added a friendly match against J-League side Yokohama F. Marinos to its pre-season tour of South-East Asia later this year.
Wenger: Undeserving Messi out of this world (Feb 6, 2013 08:00 GMT)
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has suggested Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi is 'from a different planet' as he assesses his sublime talents, but does not believe he was a worthy winner of the 2012 FIFA World Player of the Year prize.
Debrecen confirm match-fixing probe (Feb 5, 2013 20:49 GMT)
Hungarian club Debrecen have confirmed that their Champions League match against Liverpool in 2009 was part of a match-fixing investigation.
Raul and Hierro visit Spain team
(Feb 5, 2013 18:53 GMT)Spain have seen former captains Raul Gonzalez and Fernando Hierro visit them at their hotel in Qatar, ahead of the friendly with Uruguay.
Hearts ban Kingston for accountant attack (Feb 5, 2013 18:06 GMT)
Former Ghana international Laryea Kingston has been "suspended indefinitely" by his club Hearts of Oak after their accountant complained of being "assaulted in the full glare of the supporters" by the midfielder.
Singapore helping with match-fixing investigation (Feb 5, 2013 16:59 GMT)
Singapore's police is working with its European counterparts to investigate an allegation a Singapore-based crime syndicate was involved in match-fixing.
Alleged match-fixing leader: No charges filed
(Feb 5, 2013 16:36 GMT)Revelations that a Singapore-based crime syndicate has been involved in fixing soccer matches around the world has put extra pressure on authorities in the Southeast Asian city-state to take action against the alleged ringleader.
FIFA names 4 female candidates for board seat (Feb 5, 2013 12:06 GMT)
A Caribbean official who refused a $40,000 cash offer after a meeting with Mohamed bin Hammam is seeking to join FIFA's executive committee.
Socceroos lose Oar, Jedinak (Feb 5, 2013 08:00 GMT)
Socceroos duo Tommy Oar and Mile Jedinak have been omitted from the squad set to face Romania in an international friendly.
Adebayor plans to play on with Togo (Feb 4, 2013 17:43 GMT)
Emmanuel Adebayor says he has no plans to retire from international football despite Togo's recent African Nations Cup exit.
'Triple punishment' for penalties not up for debate (Feb 4, 2013 14:31 GMT)
The International Football Association Board (IFAB) will not discuss the "triple punishment", which has been criticised by some as being too draconian, when it convenes next month.
Injured Xavi, Alonso out for Spain-Uruguay friendly (Feb 4, 2013 12:14 GMT)
Spain's national team headed to Doha, Qatar, Monday to face Uruguay in a World Cup qualifying friendly minus Xavi Hernandez and Xabi Alonso, both of whom are injured.
Europol suspects 680 matches of being fixed
(Feb 4, 2013 11:39 GMT)A match-fixing investigation has uncovered more than 380 suspicious matches -- including World Cup and European Championship qualifiers and two Champions League games -- and found evidence that a Singapore-based crime group is closely involved.
Man United to play friendly in Hong Kong (Feb 4, 2013 09:08 GMT)
Manchester United have announced they will play a pre-season friendly in Hong Kong against Kitchee FC.
Ronaldinho backs Neymar to eclipse Messi (Feb 4, 2013 08:46 GMT)
Ronaldinho has said his biggest regret is the limited playing time he had alongside Lionel Messi - but he believes Brazil team-mate Neymar will soon eclipse the Barcelona star as the world's finest player.
ANC: OT winner lifts Burkina Faso into semis
(Feb 3, 2013 22:08 GMT)Unfancied Burkina Faso will play an African Nations Cup semifinal outside its own country for the first time following a 1-0 extra-time win over Togo in Nelspruit Sunday.
Nigeria into semis as Ivory Coast crashes out
(Feb 3, 2013 17:35 GMT)Ivory Coast crashed out of the African Nations Cup at the quarterfinal stage after it was ousted 2-1 by Nigeria at the Royal Bafokeng Stadium.
A-League: Hersi brace guides Wanderers home (Feb 3, 2013 09:44 GMT)
Western Sydney Wanderers capped off a week to forget for Adelaide United and interim coach Michael Valkanis by trouncing the Reds 4-2 at Hindmarsh Stadium.
Duerden: UAE follow Saudi Arabia's legacy (Feb 3, 2013 09:32 GMT)
An emerging crop of talented youngsters will help the United Arab Emirates become a powerhouse in Asia, writes John Duerden.
Ghana, Mali advance to semis of African Cup
(Feb 2, 2013 18:24 GMT)Ghana booked its place in the semifinals of the African Nations Cup with a 2-0 win over Cape Verde in Port Elizabeth on Saturday.
Blatter: FIFA reforms must apply worldwide (Feb 1, 2013 18:42 GMT)
Sepp Blatter says cleaning up world soccer will work only if all 209 countries and six continental confederations follow FIFA by creating anti-corruption and financial oversight panels.
Adebayor blasts poor state of pitch
(Feb 1, 2013 17:44 GMT)Togo striker Emmanuel Adebayor criticized the sandy field that will host a semifinal at the African Cup of Nations, calling it "a disgrace" and embarrassing for the continent.
Maradona's lawyers face being sued over the star's tax debts (Feb 1, 2013 16:21 GMT)
Diego Maradona's lawyers may be sued by Italy's tax collection agency after they claimed the former Argentina star won his 20-year battle over tax debts.
Italy threatens to sue Maradona over tax debt (Feb 1, 2013 14:50 GMT)
Italy's tax collection agency has threatened to sue lawyers for Diego Maradona, who claims he had won his 20-year battle over tax debts.
Copa Lib: Olimpia and Tolima in to group stage (Feb 1, 2013 08:00 GMT)
Paraguayan side Olimpia made it into the Copa Libertadores group stage thanks to a convincing 2-0 win over Uruguay's Defensor Sporting.
