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Swiss prosecutors confirm 25 investigations linked to FIFA

BERN, Switzerland (AP) The office of Switzerland's attorney general says it is leading 25 separate investigations of suspected corruption linked to FIFA and World Cup bidding.

JUNE 16, 2017 • FOX SPORTS

Ex-banker pleads guilty to US charge in FIFA probe

NEW YORK (AP) A former Swiss banker told a U.S. judge on Thursday that he managed a web of fraudulent bank accounts that concealed bribes in the sprawling scandal engulfing FIFA,...

JUNE 15, 2017 • FOX SPORTS

Palestine soccer leaders appeal to CAS over FIFA ruling

LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) The Palestine soccer association has appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport against FIFA's decision to delay a ruling on the dispute over the p...

JUNE 13, 2017 • FOX SPORTS

Longtime Caribbean soccer official Horace Burrell dies at 67

Horace Burrell, a longtime Caribbean soccer official and former ally of several controversial FIFA vice presidents, has died. He was 67.

JUNE 7, 2017 • FOX SPORTS

Irvine: World Cup stakes no influence on Australia's preps

ADELAIDE, Australia (AP) Emerging midfielder Jackson Irvine doesn't expect Australia's tricky position in World Cup qualifying to have any influence on how the Socceroos take on...

JUNE 6, 2017 • FOX SPORTS

Former Guatemalan judge pleads guilty in FIFA soccer probe

NEW YORK (AP) A former Guatemalan judge pleaded guilty Friday to wire fraud and conspiracy in the global soccer corruption probe, admitting that he accepted bribes from a company...

JUNE 2, 2017 • FOX SPORTS

FIFA World Rankings List for June

ZURICH (AP) FIFA rankings published Thursday (last month's rankings in parentheses):

JUNE 1, 2017 • FOX SPORTS

Quintana takes Giro lead as crash slows other contenders

ROCCAMORICE, Italy (AP) Nairo Quintana rode away from his main rivals up the grueling climb to Blockhaus to win the ninth stage of the Giro d'Italia and take the leader's pink je...

MAY 18, 2017 • FOX SPORTS

Bahrain bars Human Rights Watch staffer from FIFA event

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) A Human Rights Watch activist said Wednesday that Bahrain has barred him from entering the tiny island nation for the annual FIFA congress as the...

MAY 10, 2017 • FOX SPORTS

Ousted FIFA ethics judge and investigator say FIFA's reform efforts are over, future of soccer jeopardized

MANAMA, Bahrain (AP) Ousted FIFA ethics judge and investigator say FIFA's reform efforts are over, future of soccer jeopardized.

MAY 9, 2017 • FOX SPORTS

Asian Olympic chief Sheikh Ahmad resigns from soccer roles, won't seek re-election to FIFA Council after bribery claim

ZURICH (AP) Asian Olympic chief Sheikh Ahmad resigns from soccer roles, won't seek re-election to FIFA Council after bribery claim.

APRIL 30, 2017 • FOX SPORTS

What will happen around Planet Fútbol in 2017? 10 fearless predictions

The year 2017 is upon us, which means it’s time for Grant Wahl’s annual soccer predictions—some of which might actually come true!

JANUARY 2, 2017 • FOX SPORTS

This goal celebration turned into a touching, emotional tribute

Brighton's Anthony Knockaert honored his late father in a special way.

JANUARY 2, 2017 • FOX SPORTS

FIFA research shows 48-team, 16-group World Cup is most profitable option

The best and most profitable way to expand the World Cup is a 48-team tournament of 16 three-team groups, according to FIFA’s in-house research.

DECEMBER 23, 2016 • FOX SPORTS

Monday's Sports in Brief

SOCCER

DECEMBER 20, 2016 • FOX SPORTS

Legendary Chilean soccer club enjoys West Bank homecoming

HEBRON, West Bank (AP) For over a week, Palestinian soccer fans have been enjoying a special Christmas-season present: the first visit by Chilean soccer club Deportivo Palestino...

DECEMBER 19, 2016 • FOX SPORTS

BC-AP Sports Preview Digest

Some of the sports stories The Associated Press is covering Monday. A full Sports Digest will be sent by about 3 p.m. All times EST:

DECEMBER 19, 2016 • FOX SPORTS

Playoff overhaul isn't coming, but MLS must do more to increase regular season value

MLS continues to face the problem of its regular season meaning very little when it comes to the playoffs and is mulling tweaks to mitigate the issue.

DECEMBER 16, 2016 • FOX SPORTS

USMNT will host Serbia in Arena's first match back as manager

The U.S. men’s national team will take on Serbia in Bruce Arena’s first match since replacing Jurgen Klinsmann as manager.

DECEMBER 14, 2016 • FOX SPORTS

Brazil, Wales and USMNT make key moves in new FIFA world ranking

World Cup qualifying made some waves around the world.

NOVEMBER 15, 2016 • FOX SPORTS

Nike and EA made a Mercurial boot to commemorate 23 years of FIFA, and it's beautiful

Pixelated magic.

NOVEMBER 15, 2016 • FOX SPORTS

Video replay reverses referee's call into a red card at Dutch Cup for the first time

For the first time in soccer, video replay is changing big games.

NOVEMBER 15, 2016 • FOX SPORTS

Watch Wes Hoolahan undress three defenders on this exquisite Norwich goal

The "Irish Messi" did a Messi.

NOVEMBER 15, 2016 • FOX SPORTS

Ronaldinho destroys futsal league with absurd five-goal performance

Stop it, Gaucho. They never even got to live.

JULY 19, 2016 • FOX SPORTS

Sepp Blatter will appeal his 6-year FIFA ban on Aug. 25

LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) Sepp Blatter will go to sport's highest court on Aug. 25 to challenge his six-year ban from football for approvi...

JULY 8, 2016 • FOX SPORTS