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Deco fails doping test, blames tainted vitamins
(Apr 30, 2013 23:42 GMT)
Midfielder Deco has tested positive for a banned diuretic in Brazil and says he will appeal the result, saying it likely stemmed from contaminated vitamins.
FIFA exec dealt 8-year ban for ethics violation (Apr 30, 2013 18:20 GMT)
FIFA executive commitee member Vernon Manilal Fernando was banned from football for eight years Tuesday, though the governing body did not specify which ethics rules he broke.
Heynckes out to prove Bayern mettle (Apr 30, 2013 16:05 GMT)
The heartbreaking way in which they lost last season's Champions League final has helped Bayern Munich steel themselves for this campaign, according to manager Jupp Heynckes.
FIFA scandal: Havelange out; Blatter cleared (Apr 30, 2013 10:55 GMT)
Former FIFA President Joao Havelange resigned as honorary president of soccer's governing body in a World Cup bribery case that has tarnished the organization for more than a decade.
Havelange quits FIFA post over bribe report
(Apr 30, 2013 08:49 GMT)
Joao Havelange has resigned his position as honorary FIFA president after the governing body's ethics committee named him as having received bribes.
Ex-Real coach Luxemburgo suspended after brawl (Apr 30, 2013 08:31 GMT)
Former Real Madrid manager Vanderlei Luxemburgo has been suspended for six matches after his involvement in a brawl during Gremio's Copa Libertadores match with Huachipato.
Brazil's 'new vuvuzela' giving WC brass a headache (Apr 29, 2013 21:43 GMT)
Brazil's replacement for the vuvuzela is giving World Cup organizers a headache.
FIFA congress to debate limits on age, term (Apr 29, 2013 18:38 GMT)
The annual FIFA congress of member nations next month will debate whether to impose age and term limits on candidates for positions at soccer's governing body.
Manchester City owners set for MLS franchise (Apr 29, 2013 15:34 GMT)
The head of the owners of Manchester City is reported to be close to buying the franchise for a second MLS team in New York, the New York Times has reported.
Duerden: Craziness in Asia (Apr 28, 2013 08:15 GMT)
Luis Suarez's moment of madness would be nothing out of the ordinary in Asia, John Duerden writes.
Warner claims $6M FIFA gift was to back Blatter (Apr 26, 2013 14:55 GMT)
Former soccer official Jack Warner claims FIFA gifted him $6 million toward a training center in Trinidad to support Sepp Blatter's first election as president in 1998.
Warner claims FIFA gave him £4m in deal (Apr 26, 2013 14:47 GMT)
Former FIFA vice-president Jack Warner has claimed world football's governing body gave him £4 million towards building a training centre in return for supporting Sepp Blatter's election as president in 1998.
MLS: Goal-line technology too expensive to use (Apr 26, 2013 08:18 GMT)
Goal-line technology will not be introduced in Major League Soccer after officials decided it was too expensive and said they needed to prioritise how money was spent.
Uruguay want Suarez released early (Apr 26, 2013 07:40 GMT)
Uruguay are hopeful that Liverpool will release Luis Suarez before the end of the Premier League season so they can manage the striker's match fitness ahead of this summer's Confederations Cup.
Copa Libertadores: Garcilaso edge past Nacional (Apr 26, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Rolando Bogado scored the only goal as Peruvian side Real Garcilaso beat Nacional of Uruguay 1-0 in the first leg of their Copa Libertadores last-16 tie.
Germany to face Ecuador in May friendly in Florida (Apr 26, 2013 01:43 GMT)
Germany will play Ecuador in an exhibition on May 29 at Boca Raton, Fla., part of a U.S. trip that includes a game against the United States at Washington's RFK Stadium on June 2.
Research: World Cup matches fixed in '34, '78 (Apr 25, 2013 16:02 GMT)
A soccer conference has been told that the World Cup was twice won with the help of dictators fixing matches for the host country.
Monterrey, Santos Laguna tie 0-0 in first leg (Apr 25, 2013 11:55 GMT)
Two-time defending champion Monterrey played to a scoreless draw at Mexican rival Santos Laguna on Wednesday night in the first leg of the CONCACAF Champions League final.
Copa Lib: Velez snare advantage in Copa tie (Apr 25, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Ten-man Velez Sarsfield clinched a 1-0 win at Argentinian rivals Newell's Old Boys in the first leg of their Copa Libertadores last-16 tie.
Brazil held by Chile, booed by own fans (Apr 25, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Ten-man Brazil and Chile drew 2-2 in a friendly in Belo Horizonte, with a chorus of boos ringing around the Mineirao stadium following the final whistle.
Indonesian player cops life ban for ref punch (Apr 25, 2013 07:00 GMT)
An Indonesian footballer faces a heavy punishment after punching a referee in the face during a Super League match on Sunday.
First XI: Long suspensions (Apr 25, 2013 07:00 GMT)
With Luis Suarez facing a ten-game ban, First XI picks out a selection of lengthy suspensions.
Ronaldinho ahead of Kaka, Scolari suggests (Apr 24, 2013 09:23 GMT)
Brazil coach Luiz Felipe Scolari has indicated that Ronaldinho has the advantage over Kaka in the battle to be included in his Confederations Cup squad this summer.
Prandelli plan poses Italy no problems (Apr 24, 2013 07:13 GMT)
Italy national team manager Cesare Prandelli believes he has found the solution to picking a competitive side for this summer's Confederations Cup.
Leoz resigns from FIFA ExCo and CONMEBOL (Apr 24, 2013 07:00 GMT)
CONMEBOL president Nicolas Leoz has resigned from his post with the South American governing body and the FIFA Executive Committee, citing health reasons.
AFC Champs Lge: Mariners near knockout phase (Apr 24, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Newly crowned A-League champions the Central Coast Mariners took a stride toward the AFC Champions League round of 16 with a 1-0 victory at Suwon Bluewings on Tuesday evening.
Leoz resigns from FIFA executive committee (Apr 23, 2013 17:10 GMT)
FIFA says executive committee member Nicolas Leoz of Paraguay has resigned for health reasons.
Brazil aims to patrol borders during Confed Cup (Apr 23, 2013 15:18 GMT)
Brazilian president Dilma Rousseff says security will be reinforced on the country's borders in preparation for the Confederations Cup in June.
Scolari: Ronaldo is 'more fantastic' than Messi (Apr 23, 2013 15:17 GMT)
Brazil coach Luiz Felipe Scolari has backed Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo as the best player in the world ahead of Lionel Messi.
Indonesian player punches referee after penalty (Apr 23, 2013 12:05 GMT)
An Indonesian footballer faces a heavy punishment after punching a referee in the face during a Super League match on Sunday.
Down to business in the Libertadores (Apr 23, 2013 08:37 GMT)
With the Copa Libertadores knockout rounds about to start, Sam Kelly reviews the tournament so far.
Warner accused of taking FFA's money (Apr 23, 2013 07:26 GMT)
The FFA must now wait for fellow soccer body CONCACAF to find out the fate of a six-figure donation allegedly pocketed by former boss Jack Warner.
Gulati willing to disclose his payments from FIFA (Apr 22, 2013 19:53 GMT)
The incoming American member of FIFA's executive committee is willing to disclose what payments and expense money he receives from soccer's governing body.
FIFA anti-corruption adviser quits, Blatter hacked (Apr 22, 2013 18:02 GMT)
FIFA anti-corruption adviser Alexandra Wrage has quit her role because of a perceived lack of progress from the organisation in improving its internal transparency.
FIFA says Blatter's Twitter account was hacked (Apr 22, 2013 17:57 GMT)
FIFA has confirmed that the Twitter accounts of president Sepp Blatter and the World Cup team were hacked this evening, with a series of controversial messages left on both.
Leading FIFA adviser quits anti-corruption panel (Apr 22, 2013 15:54 GMT)
A leading FIFA anti-corruption adviser has resigned, contending soccer's governing body failed to change its culture after bribery and vote-buying scandals.
Kenyan ref says coach assault left him impotent (Apr 22, 2013 15:20 GMT)
A Kenyan soccer referee has filed a lawsuit, contending a coach ran onto the field to protest a call and grabbed his testicles -- an attack that he says left him impotent.
Warner quits security role due to fraud investigation (Apr 22, 2013 13:29 GMT)
Former FIFA vice-president Jack Warner has stood down from his role as Trinidad and Tobago's minister of security after being accused of embezzlement.
The bursting of the Bunyodkor bubble (Apr 21, 2013 08:50 GMT)
John Duerden examines the decline of FC Bunyodkor, the formerly nouveau riche Uzbek powerhouses.
Blatter hints at another term in charge of FIFA (Apr 20, 2013 07:00 GMT)
FIFA president Sepp Blatter has hinted he may challenge for another term at the head of world football's governing body, insisting he "will not abandon this boat" until affairs are in order.
U.S's Gulati elected to FIFA executive committee (Apr 19, 2013 23:56 GMT)
U.S. Soccer Federation President Sunil Gulati was elected Friday to FIFA's executive committee, defeating Mexican Football President Justino Campeon by one vote.
Bahrain FA chief responds to allegations (Apr 19, 2013 11:46 GMT)
A candidate running for the role as president of the Asian Football Confederation has hit out at claims that he colluded in a crackdown on human rights abuses in Bahrain.
Copa Lib: Corinthians set up Boca clash (Apr 19, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Defending champions Corinthians will face six-time winners Boca Juniors in the most eye-catching round of 16 contest in the Copa Libertadores.
FIFA rules Libya safe for World Cup qualifiers (Apr 18, 2013 16:00 GMT)
FIFA authorized Libya to host World Cup qualifying matches, saying the country is safe enough for its first international home games since the uprising that ousted Moammar Gadhafi.
Referee sues Kenyan FA over testicle attack (Apr 18, 2013 14:33 GMT)
A Kenyan referee is suing the country's football federation after his testicles were damaged when they were squeezed by a coach who was angry about a decision.
El Tri still looking for win in 2013 (Apr 18, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Real top Forbes' most valuable football club list (Apr 17, 2013 18:19 GMT)
Real Madrid have overtaken Manchester United to top Forbes' list of most valuable football teams.
Report: Real bumps United as most valuable team (Apr 17, 2013 17:30 GMT)
Manchester United has lost its status as the most valuable soccer brand in the world, according to a list published Wednesday by Forbes Magazine.
Russia warned of cost overruns for WCup 2018 (Apr 17, 2013 15:55 GMT)
Standard & Poor's is warning that many of the Russian host cities for World Cup 2018 will have trouble finding the money to build soccer stadiums.
Ronaldinho keeps spot in Brazil team to face Chile (Apr 17, 2013 15:40 GMT)
Ronaldinho is back in the Brazil squad for this month's friendly against Chile in Belo Horizonte.
FIFA official: Boost security after Boston blasts (Apr 17, 2013 15:22 GMT)
A top FIFA official says the international football organization will be stepping up security for the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil as a result of the bombings at the Boston Marathon.
Real, Juve, Galaxy to play in U.S. tourney (Apr 17, 2013 13:15 GMT)
Real Madrid will be one of seven European teams competing in a summer soccer tournament that will conclude in Miami on Aug. 6-7.
Copa Lib: Santa Fe top Group Six with 2-0 win (Apr 17, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Colombian side Santa Fe made sure of finishing top of Copa Libertadores' Group Six, after beating 2-0 Peru's Real Garcilaso.
Football unites in support of Boston victims (Apr 16, 2013 10:40 GMT)
Football clubs, players and officials have been sending messages of support to the people of Boston after two explosions near the finishing line of the city's marathon on Monday killed three people and injured more than 140.
Construction worker crushed at Arena Palestra (Apr 15, 2013 20:47 GMT)
A construction worker at Arena Palestra has been crushed to death by a large concrete column following a landslide in the area.
Report: Real, Juve to play in U.S. tournament (Apr 15, 2013 17:32 GMT)
A soccer tournament featuring some of the world's most famous teams has been organized for this summer, with the final four games to be played in Miami on Aug. 6-7.
Pope Francis gets signed Team Spain jersey (Apr 15, 2013 17:20 GMT)
Soccer-mad Pope Francis is building quite a collection of team jerseys.
Two shot dead near 2014 stadium (Apr 15, 2013 15:10 GMT)
Two men were shot dead as they walked to a match at a stadium that will be used for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.
Beasley scores fifth goal of season for Puebla (Apr 15, 2013 03:07 GMT)
American midfielder DaMarcus Beasley scored his fifth goal of the season as Puebla lost 2-1 to Jaguares on Sunday in Mexico's top division.
Time for Australia to fully embrace Asia (Apr 14, 2013 08:06 GMT)
With Australia struggling to assert themselves on World Cup qualifying, John Duerden assesses the Socceroos' Asian adventure.
Copa Lib: Olimpia, Palmeiras cruise to next round (Apr 12, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Paraguayan side Olimpia won Copa Libertadores Group Seven in style with a 4-1 win over Newell's Old Boys - who also advanced to the last 16 despite the hammering.
AFC CL: Al Shabab and Al Ahli advance (Apr 11, 2013 21:56 GMT)
Saudi Arabian duo Al Shabab and Al Ahli became the first teams to book their places in the knockout stage of the Asian Champions League with wins on Wednesday.
FIFA: Brazil drops to 19th; U.S. moves to 28th (Apr 11, 2013 10:37 GMT)
Five-time World Cup champion Brazil dropped to No. 19 in the FIFA rankings on Thursday, and the United States moved up five places to No. 28.
Spain to stand by Casillas for Confederations Cup (Apr 11, 2013 10:25 GMT)
Vicente Del Bosque says Iker Casillas will go to June's Confederations Cup with Spain, whether or not he regains his starting place at Real Madrid.
Croatia go fourth in FIFA ranking, Spain stay top (Apr 11, 2013 09:56 GMT)
Croatia moved into fourth place in the latest FIFA World Ranking as Spain led an unchanged top three ahead of Germany and Argentina.
First XI: Missile crisis (Apr 11, 2013 07:34 GMT)
After a Swedish match was called off as players were pelted with bottles and fruit, we pick out a First XI missiles.
Copa Lib: Corinthians grab top spot with 3-0 win (Apr 11, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Reigning champions Corinthians had no trouble securing top spot in Copa Libertadores Group Five with a 3-0 win over Bolivia's San Jose.
Copa Lib: Santa Fe, Emelec progress to last 16 (Apr 10, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Colombian side Santa Fe progressed to the Copa Libertadores last 16 with a 2-1 away win over compatriots Tolima.
Williamson sacked as Uganda coach (Apr 8, 2013 17:08 GMT)
Uganda have sacked head coach Bobby Williamson with the national team bottom of their World Cup qualifying group.
Neymar bags brace in friendly win over Bolivia (Apr 7, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Neymar has responded to critics of his international form, bagging a brace in Brazil's 4-0 friendly win over Bolivia on Saturday.
Valcke: Brazil won't be fully ready for Confed Cup (Apr 5, 2013 19:07 GMT)
FIFA secretary general Jerome Valcke said Brazil will not complete its preparations in time for this summer's Confederations Cup.
Blatter rethinks relegation for racism stance (Apr 5, 2013 19:00 GMT)
FIFA president Sepp Blatter has readjusted his view that clubs should be punished with relegation as a result of racist abuse.
Melbourne Victory close in on Grand Final (Apr 5, 2013 11:24 GMT)
Melbourne Victory are a win away from the A-League Grand Final after an extra-time goal saw off Perth Glory at the Etihad Stadium.
Argentina's Arsenal pay fine after brawl in Brazil (Apr 5, 2013 08:47 GMT)
Argentine club Arsenal have paid a $20,000 fine to ensure that seven of their players avoid charges after a brawl involving police officers following their Copa Libertadores match on Wednesday.
South Africa, FIFA agree on match-fixing probe (Apr 5, 2013 07:00 GMT)
The South African government will set up an investigation into allegations of match-fixing ahead of the 2010 World Cup.
Officials charged with receiving sexual bribes (Apr 4, 2013 16:24 GMT)
Three Lebanese match officials have been charged with receiving sexual bribes to fix an AFC Cup match in Singapore, according to a government law-enforcement agency based in Lebanon.
Match-fixing probe: 3 charged with corruption (Apr 4, 2013 16:03 GMT)
A referee and his two assistants were charged with corruption in Singapore for accepting "free sexual service" in return for fixing an Asian Football Confederation Cup match.
Officials in court charged with taking sexual bribes (Apr 4, 2013 11:07 GMT)
Two match officials from Lebanon have appeared in court for the first time charged with receiving sexual bribes, while a third is likely to follow on Monday after falling ill and missing the prelimiary hearing.
Taribo West lied about his age - ex-Partizan chief (Apr 4, 2013 10:13 GMT)
Former Nigeria defender Taribo West has been accused of lying about his age by former Partizan Belgrade president Zarko Zecevic, who claims he was 12 years older than he said when he joined the club.
Four Arsenal players detained after Copa brawl (Apr 4, 2013 08:04 GMT)
Argentine club Arsenal have found themselves in trouble with the law after a brawl involving police officers following their Copa Libertadores match on Wednesday.
Copa Lib: Mineiro maintains perfect campaign (Apr 4, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Brazilian outfit Atletico Mineiro maintained its perfect start to the Copa Libertadores after thumping Arsenal 5-2 at the Estadio Raimundo Sampaio.
AFC CL: Kashiwa Reysol thrash Suwon Bluewings (Apr 3, 2013 15:51 GMT)
Kashiwa Reysol made it three wins out of three in the AFC Champions League with a 6-2 thrashing of Group H rivals Suwon Bluewings.
U.S. clears America de Cali from 'Clinton list' (Apr 3, 2013 15:46 GMT)
America de Cali, one of Colombia's most popular and successful soccer teams -- blocked by the U.S. government almost 14 years ago because of its ties to drug cartels -- has finally cleaned up its act.
Messi checked by Barca;could play vs. PSG (Apr 3, 2013 12:53 GMT)
Barcelona has ruled out Lionel Messi for the La Liga match vs. Mallorca, but opened a window Wednesday for him to play in the return vs. PSG.
Three officials withdrawn from AFC Cup duty (Apr 3, 2013 11:51 GMT)
The Football Association of Singapore (FAS) has said that three Lebanese match officials have been withdrawn from refereeing an AFC Cup match.
Ronaldinho, Neymar named for Brazil friendly (Apr 3, 2013 07:30 GMT)
Ronaldinho, Neymar and Alexandre Pato have been named in the Brazil squad for Saturday's friendly against Bolivia, with Luiz Felipe Scolari combining a mixture of youth and experience ahead of the exhibition match.
Copa Lib: Velez seal progression (Apr 3, 2013 07:05 GMT)
Argentinian side Velez Sarsfield booked a berth in the Copa Libertadores round of 16 with a 3-1 away win over Chile's Deportes Iquique.
Messi suffers hamstring injury against PSG (Apr 2, 2013 20:19 GMT)
Lionel Messi came out of Barcelona's Champions League quarterfinal at Paris Saint-Germain at the start of the second half Tuesday night after injuring his right hamstring.
AFC CL: Al Ahli and Al Gharafa secure victories (Apr 2, 2013 19:42 GMT)
Al Ahli maintained their perfect start to the Asian Champions League group stage with a 4-2 win away to Sepahan at the Foolad Shahr Stadium.
Brazil military officials tracked Pele during '70s (Apr 2, 2013 13:23 GMT)
Documents released by Brazilian authorities show that military officials kept track of Pele during the country's dictatorship era.
San Lorenzo goalkeeper Migliore arrested on pitch (Apr 2, 2013 12:00 GMT)
San Lorenzo goalkeeper Pablo Migliore was arrested on the pitch on Sunday accused with perverting the course of justice in the case of a football hooligan who is wanted for murder.
Romario wants Brazil chief Marin to step down (Apr 2, 2013 08:21 GMT)
Former Brazil striker Romario has called for the resignation of Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) president Jose Maria Marin over his alleged links to the country's former military dictatorship.
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Deco fails doping test, blames tainted vitamins
(Apr 30, 2013 23:42 GMT)Midfielder Deco has tested positive for a banned diuretic in Brazil and says he will appeal the result, saying it likely stemmed from contaminated vitamins.
FIFA exec dealt 8-year ban for ethics violation (Apr 30, 2013 18:20 GMT)
FIFA executive commitee member Vernon Manilal Fernando was banned from football for eight years Tuesday, though the governing body did not specify which ethics rules he broke.
Heynckes out to prove Bayern mettle
(Apr 30, 2013 16:05 GMT)The heartbreaking way in which they lost last season's Champions League final has helped Bayern Munich steel themselves for this campaign, according to manager Jupp Heynckes.
FIFA scandal: Havelange out; Blatter cleared
(Apr 30, 2013 10:55 GMT)Former FIFA President Joao Havelange resigned as honorary president of soccer's governing body in a World Cup bribery case that has tarnished the organization for more than a decade.
Havelange quits FIFA post over bribe report
(Apr 30, 2013 08:49 GMT)Joao Havelange has resigned his position as honorary FIFA president after the governing body's ethics committee named him as having received bribes.
Ex-Real coach Luxemburgo suspended after brawl (Apr 30, 2013 08:31 GMT)
Former Real Madrid manager Vanderlei Luxemburgo has been suspended for six matches after his involvement in a brawl during Gremio's Copa Libertadores match with Huachipato.
Brazil's 'new vuvuzela' giving WC brass a headache (Apr 29, 2013 21:43 GMT)
Brazil's replacement for the vuvuzela is giving World Cup organizers a headache.
FIFA congress to debate limits on age, term (Apr 29, 2013 18:38 GMT)
The annual FIFA congress of member nations next month will debate whether to impose age and term limits on candidates for positions at soccer's governing body.
Manchester City owners set for MLS franchise (Apr 29, 2013 15:34 GMT)
The head of the owners of Manchester City is reported to be close to buying the franchise for a second MLS team in New York, the New York Times has reported.
Duerden: Craziness in Asia (Apr 28, 2013 08:15 GMT)
Luis Suarez's moment of madness would be nothing out of the ordinary in Asia, John Duerden writes.
Warner claims $6M FIFA gift was to back Blatter (Apr 26, 2013 14:55 GMT)
Former soccer official Jack Warner claims FIFA gifted him $6 million toward a training center in Trinidad to support Sepp Blatter's first election as president in 1998.
Warner claims FIFA gave him £4m in deal (Apr 26, 2013 14:47 GMT)
Former FIFA vice-president Jack Warner has claimed world football's governing body gave him £4 million towards building a training centre in return for supporting Sepp Blatter's election as president in 1998.
MLS: Goal-line technology too expensive to use (Apr 26, 2013 08:18 GMT)
Goal-line technology will not be introduced in Major League Soccer after officials decided it was too expensive and said they needed to prioritise how money was spent.
Uruguay want Suarez released early (Apr 26, 2013 07:40 GMT)
Uruguay are hopeful that Liverpool will release Luis Suarez before the end of the Premier League season so they can manage the striker's match fitness ahead of this summer's Confederations Cup.
Copa Libertadores: Garcilaso edge past Nacional (Apr 26, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Rolando Bogado scored the only goal as Peruvian side Real Garcilaso beat Nacional of Uruguay 1-0 in the first leg of their Copa Libertadores last-16 tie.
Germany to face Ecuador in May friendly in Florida (Apr 26, 2013 01:43 GMT)
Germany will play Ecuador in an exhibition on May 29 at Boca Raton, Fla., part of a U.S. trip that includes a game against the United States at Washington's RFK Stadium on June 2.
Research: World Cup matches fixed in '34, '78 (Apr 25, 2013 16:02 GMT)
A soccer conference has been told that the World Cup was twice won with the help of dictators fixing matches for the host country.
Monterrey, Santos Laguna tie 0-0 in first leg (Apr 25, 2013 11:55 GMT)
Two-time defending champion Monterrey played to a scoreless draw at Mexican rival Santos Laguna on Wednesday night in the first leg of the CONCACAF Champions League final.
Copa Lib: Velez snare advantage in Copa tie (Apr 25, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Ten-man Velez Sarsfield clinched a 1-0 win at Argentinian rivals Newell's Old Boys in the first leg of their Copa Libertadores last-16 tie.
Brazil held by Chile, booed by own fans (Apr 25, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Ten-man Brazil and Chile drew 2-2 in a friendly in Belo Horizonte, with a chorus of boos ringing around the Mineirao stadium following the final whistle.
Indonesian player cops life ban for ref punch (Apr 25, 2013 07:00 GMT)
An Indonesian footballer faces a heavy punishment after punching a referee in the face during a Super League match on Sunday.
First XI: Long suspensions (Apr 25, 2013 07:00 GMT)
With Luis Suarez facing a ten-game ban, First XI picks out a selection of lengthy suspensions.
Ronaldinho ahead of Kaka, Scolari suggests (Apr 24, 2013 09:23 GMT)
Brazil coach Luiz Felipe Scolari has indicated that Ronaldinho has the advantage over Kaka in the battle to be included in his Confederations Cup squad this summer.
Prandelli plan poses Italy no problems (Apr 24, 2013 07:13 GMT)
Italy national team manager Cesare Prandelli believes he has found the solution to picking a competitive side for this summer's Confederations Cup.
Leoz resigns from FIFA ExCo and CONMEBOL (Apr 24, 2013 07:00 GMT)
CONMEBOL president Nicolas Leoz has resigned from his post with the South American governing body and the FIFA Executive Committee, citing health reasons.
AFC Champs Lge: Mariners near knockout phase (Apr 24, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Newly crowned A-League champions the Central Coast Mariners took a stride toward the AFC Champions League round of 16 with a 1-0 victory at Suwon Bluewings on Tuesday evening.
Leoz resigns from FIFA executive committee (Apr 23, 2013 17:10 GMT)
FIFA says executive committee member Nicolas Leoz of Paraguay has resigned for health reasons.
Brazil aims to patrol borders during Confed Cup (Apr 23, 2013 15:18 GMT)
Brazilian president Dilma Rousseff says security will be reinforced on the country's borders in preparation for the Confederations Cup in June.
Scolari: Ronaldo is 'more fantastic' than Messi (Apr 23, 2013 15:17 GMT)
Brazil coach Luiz Felipe Scolari has backed Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo as the best player in the world ahead of Lionel Messi.
Indonesian player punches referee after penalty (Apr 23, 2013 12:05 GMT)
An Indonesian footballer faces a heavy punishment after punching a referee in the face during a Super League match on Sunday.
Down to business in the Libertadores (Apr 23, 2013 08:37 GMT)
With the Copa Libertadores knockout rounds about to start, Sam Kelly reviews the tournament so far.
Warner accused of taking FFA's money (Apr 23, 2013 07:26 GMT)
The FFA must now wait for fellow soccer body CONCACAF to find out the fate of a six-figure donation allegedly pocketed by former boss Jack Warner.
Gulati willing to disclose his payments from FIFA (Apr 22, 2013 19:53 GMT)
The incoming American member of FIFA's executive committee is willing to disclose what payments and expense money he receives from soccer's governing body.
FIFA anti-corruption adviser quits, Blatter hacked (Apr 22, 2013 18:02 GMT)
FIFA anti-corruption adviser Alexandra Wrage has quit her role because of a perceived lack of progress from the organisation in improving its internal transparency.
FIFA says Blatter's Twitter account was hacked (Apr 22, 2013 17:57 GMT)
FIFA has confirmed that the Twitter accounts of president Sepp Blatter and the World Cup team were hacked this evening, with a series of controversial messages left on both.
Leading FIFA adviser quits anti-corruption panel (Apr 22, 2013 15:54 GMT)
A leading FIFA anti-corruption adviser has resigned, contending soccer's governing body failed to change its culture after bribery and vote-buying scandals.
Kenyan ref says coach assault left him impotent (Apr 22, 2013 15:20 GMT)
A Kenyan soccer referee has filed a lawsuit, contending a coach ran onto the field to protest a call and grabbed his testicles -- an attack that he says left him impotent.
Warner quits security role due to fraud investigation (Apr 22, 2013 13:29 GMT)
Former FIFA vice-president Jack Warner has stood down from his role as Trinidad and Tobago's minister of security after being accused of embezzlement.
The bursting of the Bunyodkor bubble (Apr 21, 2013 08:50 GMT)
John Duerden examines the decline of FC Bunyodkor, the formerly nouveau riche Uzbek powerhouses.
Blatter hints at another term in charge of FIFA (Apr 20, 2013 07:00 GMT)
FIFA president Sepp Blatter has hinted he may challenge for another term at the head of world football's governing body, insisting he "will not abandon this boat" until affairs are in order.
U.S's Gulati elected to FIFA executive committee (Apr 19, 2013 23:56 GMT)
U.S. Soccer Federation President Sunil Gulati was elected Friday to FIFA's executive committee, defeating Mexican Football President Justino Campeon by one vote.
Bahrain FA chief responds to allegations (Apr 19, 2013 11:46 GMT)
A candidate running for the role as president of the Asian Football Confederation has hit out at claims that he colluded in a crackdown on human rights abuses in Bahrain.
Copa Lib: Corinthians set up Boca clash
(Apr 19, 2013 07:00 GMT)Defending champions Corinthians will face six-time winners Boca Juniors in the most eye-catching round of 16 contest in the Copa Libertadores.
FIFA rules Libya safe for World Cup qualifiers (Apr 18, 2013 16:00 GMT)
FIFA authorized Libya to host World Cup qualifying matches, saying the country is safe enough for its first international home games since the uprising that ousted Moammar Gadhafi.
Referee sues Kenyan FA over testicle attack (Apr 18, 2013 14:33 GMT)
A Kenyan referee is suing the country's football federation after his testicles were damaged when they were squeezed by a coach who was angry about a decision.
El Tri still looking for win in 2013
(Apr 18, 2013 07:00 GMT)Real top Forbes' most valuable football club list (Apr 17, 2013 18:19 GMT)
Real Madrid have overtaken Manchester United to top Forbes' list of most valuable football teams.
Report: Real bumps United as most valuable team (Apr 17, 2013 17:30 GMT)
Manchester United has lost its status as the most valuable soccer brand in the world, according to a list published Wednesday by Forbes Magazine.
Russia warned of cost overruns for WCup 2018 (Apr 17, 2013 15:55 GMT)
Standard & Poor's is warning that many of the Russian host cities for World Cup 2018 will have trouble finding the money to build soccer stadiums.
Ronaldinho keeps spot in Brazil team to face Chile (Apr 17, 2013 15:40 GMT)
Ronaldinho is back in the Brazil squad for this month's friendly against Chile in Belo Horizonte.
FIFA official: Boost security after Boston blasts
(Apr 17, 2013 15:22 GMT)A top FIFA official says the international football organization will be stepping up security for the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil as a result of the bombings at the Boston Marathon.
Real, Juve, Galaxy to play in U.S. tourney
(Apr 17, 2013 13:15 GMT)Real Madrid will be one of seven European teams competing in a summer soccer tournament that will conclude in Miami on Aug. 6-7.
Copa Lib: Santa Fe top Group Six with 2-0 win (Apr 17, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Colombian side Santa Fe made sure of finishing top of Copa Libertadores' Group Six, after beating 2-0 Peru's Real Garcilaso.
Football unites in support of Boston victims (Apr 16, 2013 10:40 GMT)
Football clubs, players and officials have been sending messages of support to the people of Boston after two explosions near the finishing line of the city's marathon on Monday killed three people and injured more than 140.
Construction worker crushed at Arena Palestra (Apr 15, 2013 20:47 GMT)
A construction worker at Arena Palestra has been crushed to death by a large concrete column following a landslide in the area.
Report: Real, Juve to play in U.S. tournament
(Apr 15, 2013 17:32 GMT)A soccer tournament featuring some of the world's most famous teams has been organized for this summer, with the final four games to be played in Miami on Aug. 6-7.
Pope Francis gets signed Team Spain jersey (Apr 15, 2013 17:20 GMT)
Soccer-mad Pope Francis is building quite a collection of team jerseys.
Two shot dead near 2014 stadium (Apr 15, 2013 15:10 GMT)
Two men were shot dead as they walked to a match at a stadium that will be used for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.
Beasley scores fifth goal of season for Puebla (Apr 15, 2013 03:07 GMT)
American midfielder DaMarcus Beasley scored his fifth goal of the season as Puebla lost 2-1 to Jaguares on Sunday in Mexico's top division.
Time for Australia to fully embrace Asia (Apr 14, 2013 08:06 GMT)
With Australia struggling to assert themselves on World Cup qualifying, John Duerden assesses the Socceroos' Asian adventure.
Copa Lib: Olimpia, Palmeiras cruise to next round (Apr 12, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Paraguayan side Olimpia won Copa Libertadores Group Seven in style with a 4-1 win over Newell's Old Boys - who also advanced to the last 16 despite the hammering.
AFC CL: Al Shabab and Al Ahli advance (Apr 11, 2013 21:56 GMT)
Saudi Arabian duo Al Shabab and Al Ahli became the first teams to book their places in the knockout stage of the Asian Champions League with wins on Wednesday.
FIFA: Brazil drops to 19th; U.S. moves to 28th (Apr 11, 2013 10:37 GMT)
Five-time World Cup champion Brazil dropped to No. 19 in the FIFA rankings on Thursday, and the United States moved up five places to No. 28.
Spain to stand by Casillas for Confederations Cup (Apr 11, 2013 10:25 GMT)
Vicente Del Bosque says Iker Casillas will go to June's Confederations Cup with Spain, whether or not he regains his starting place at Real Madrid.
Croatia go fourth in FIFA ranking, Spain stay top (Apr 11, 2013 09:56 GMT)
Croatia moved into fourth place in the latest FIFA World Ranking as Spain led an unchanged top three ahead of Germany and Argentina.
First XI: Missile crisis (Apr 11, 2013 07:34 GMT)
After a Swedish match was called off as players were pelted with bottles and fruit, we pick out a First XI missiles.
Copa Lib: Corinthians grab top spot with 3-0 win (Apr 11, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Reigning champions Corinthians had no trouble securing top spot in Copa Libertadores Group Five with a 3-0 win over Bolivia's San Jose.
Copa Lib: Santa Fe, Emelec progress to last 16 (Apr 10, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Colombian side Santa Fe progressed to the Copa Libertadores last 16 with a 2-1 away win over compatriots Tolima.
Williamson sacked as Uganda coach (Apr 8, 2013 17:08 GMT)
Uganda have sacked head coach Bobby Williamson with the national team bottom of their World Cup qualifying group.
Neymar bags brace in friendly win over Bolivia (Apr 7, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Neymar has responded to critics of his international form, bagging a brace in Brazil's 4-0 friendly win over Bolivia on Saturday.
Valcke: Brazil won't be fully ready for Confed Cup (Apr 5, 2013 19:07 GMT)
FIFA secretary general Jerome Valcke said Brazil will not complete its preparations in time for this summer's Confederations Cup.
Blatter rethinks relegation for racism stance
(Apr 5, 2013 19:00 GMT)FIFA president Sepp Blatter has readjusted his view that clubs should be punished with relegation as a result of racist abuse.
Melbourne Victory close in on Grand Final (Apr 5, 2013 11:24 GMT)
Melbourne Victory are a win away from the A-League Grand Final after an extra-time goal saw off Perth Glory at the Etihad Stadium.
Argentina's Arsenal pay fine after brawl in Brazil (Apr 5, 2013 08:47 GMT)
Argentine club Arsenal have paid a $20,000 fine to ensure that seven of their players avoid charges after a brawl involving police officers following their Copa Libertadores match on Wednesday.
South Africa, FIFA agree on match-fixing probe (Apr 5, 2013 07:00 GMT)
The South African government will set up an investigation into allegations of match-fixing ahead of the 2010 World Cup.
Officials charged with receiving sexual bribes (Apr 4, 2013 16:24 GMT)
Three Lebanese match officials have been charged with receiving sexual bribes to fix an AFC Cup match in Singapore, according to a government law-enforcement agency based in Lebanon.
Match-fixing probe: 3 charged with corruption (Apr 4, 2013 16:03 GMT)
A referee and his two assistants were charged with corruption in Singapore for accepting "free sexual service" in return for fixing an Asian Football Confederation Cup match.
Officials in court charged with taking sexual bribes (Apr 4, 2013 11:07 GMT)
Two match officials from Lebanon have appeared in court for the first time charged with receiving sexual bribes, while a third is likely to follow on Monday after falling ill and missing the prelimiary hearing.
Taribo West lied about his age - ex-Partizan chief (Apr 4, 2013 10:13 GMT)
Former Nigeria defender Taribo West has been accused of lying about his age by former Partizan Belgrade president Zarko Zecevic, who claims he was 12 years older than he said when he joined the club.
Four Arsenal players detained after Copa brawl (Apr 4, 2013 08:04 GMT)
Argentine club Arsenal have found themselves in trouble with the law after a brawl involving police officers following their Copa Libertadores match on Wednesday.
Copa Lib: Mineiro maintains perfect campaign (Apr 4, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Brazilian outfit Atletico Mineiro maintained its perfect start to the Copa Libertadores after thumping Arsenal 5-2 at the Estadio Raimundo Sampaio.
AFC CL: Kashiwa Reysol thrash Suwon Bluewings (Apr 3, 2013 15:51 GMT)
Kashiwa Reysol made it three wins out of three in the AFC Champions League with a 6-2 thrashing of Group H rivals Suwon Bluewings.
U.S. clears America de Cali from 'Clinton list'
(Apr 3, 2013 15:46 GMT)America de Cali, one of Colombia's most popular and successful soccer teams -- blocked by the U.S. government almost 14 years ago because of its ties to drug cartels -- has finally cleaned up its act.
Messi checked by Barca;could play vs. PSG
(Apr 3, 2013 12:53 GMT)Barcelona has ruled out Lionel Messi for the La Liga match vs. Mallorca, but opened a window Wednesday for him to play in the return vs. PSG.
Three officials withdrawn from AFC Cup duty (Apr 3, 2013 11:51 GMT)
The Football Association of Singapore (FAS) has said that three Lebanese match officials have been withdrawn from refereeing an AFC Cup match.
Ronaldinho, Neymar named for Brazil friendly (Apr 3, 2013 07:30 GMT)
Ronaldinho, Neymar and Alexandre Pato have been named in the Brazil squad for Saturday's friendly against Bolivia, with Luiz Felipe Scolari combining a mixture of youth and experience ahead of the exhibition match.
Copa Lib: Velez seal progression (Apr 3, 2013 07:05 GMT)
Argentinian side Velez Sarsfield booked a berth in the Copa Libertadores round of 16 with a 3-1 away win over Chile's Deportes Iquique.
Messi suffers hamstring injury against PSG
(Apr 2, 2013 20:19 GMT)Lionel Messi came out of Barcelona's Champions League quarterfinal at Paris Saint-Germain at the start of the second half Tuesday night after injuring his right hamstring.
AFC CL: Al Ahli and Al Gharafa secure victories (Apr 2, 2013 19:42 GMT)
Al Ahli maintained their perfect start to the Asian Champions League group stage with a 4-2 win away to Sepahan at the Foolad Shahr Stadium.
Brazil military officials tracked Pele during '70s (Apr 2, 2013 13:23 GMT)
Documents released by Brazilian authorities show that military officials kept track of Pele during the country's dictatorship era.
San Lorenzo goalkeeper Migliore arrested on pitch (Apr 2, 2013 12:00 GMT)
San Lorenzo goalkeeper Pablo Migliore was arrested on the pitch on Sunday accused with perverting the course of justice in the case of a football hooligan who is wanted for murder.
Romario wants Brazil chief Marin to step down
(Apr 2, 2013 08:21 GMT)Former Brazil striker Romario has called for the resignation of Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) president Jose Maria Marin over his alleged links to the country's former military dictatorship.
