FIFA bans Brazilian confederation president Marco Polo Del Nero from football for life for receiving bribes

ZURICH (AP) FIFA bans Brazilian confederation president Marco Polo Del Nero from football for life for receiving bribes.
APRIL 27, 2018 • FOX SPORTS

Former Japan coach Halilhodzic still baffled over firing

TOKYO (AP) Vahid Halilhodzic defended his ability to communicate with his players and said he still doesn't understand the real reason he was fired as coach of Japan only two mont...
APRIL 27, 2018 • FOX SPORTS

WORLD CUP: Cahill chases history, place in Australia squad

SYDNEY (AP) Tim Cahill wants to join an elite list of World Cup scorers to sit alongside Pele, Uwe Seeler and Miroslav Klose.
APRIL 26, 2018 • FOX SPORTS
WORLD CUP: Cahill chases history, place in Australia squad

WORLD CUP: Peru returns to finals after 36-year absence

LIMA, Peru (AP) The Peruvian players heading to Russia weren't alive when the team last appeared at the World Cup.
APRIL 26, 2018 • FOX SPORTS
WORLD CUP: Peru returns to finals after 36-year absence

Infantino has ‘full confidence’ in Samoura amid ethics issue

ZURICH (AP) FIFA President Gianni Infantino says he retains ''full confidence'' in secretary general Fatma Samoura after an attempt to embroil her in an ethics investigation.
APRIL 26, 2018 • FOX SPORTS

Germany defender Boateng faces race to be fit for World Cup

MUNICH (AP) Germany defender Jerome Boateng faces a race to be fit for the World Cup after injuring his thigh in Bayern Munich's Champions...
APRIL 26, 2018 • FOX SPORTS
Germany defender Boateng faces race to be fit for World Cup

Germany’s anti-doping agency contradicts Bayern doctor

DUESSELDORF, Germany (AP) Germany's national anti-doping agency has contradicted Bayern Munich doctor Hans-Wilhelm Mueller-Wohlfahrt's rece...
APRIL 26, 2018 • FOX SPORTS
Germany’s anti-doping agency contradicts Bayern doctor

Germany to hire Switzerland women’s coach Voss-Tecklenburg

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) The German soccer federation says it has hired Switzerland coach Martina Voss-Tecklenburg to take over the women's national team after the 2019 World Cup q...
APRIL 26, 2018 • FOX SPORTS

APNewsBreak: Mostly American World Cup announcers for Fox

NEW YORK (AP) Fox's World Cup debut will have an American accent, even though the United States failed to qualify for the tournament.
APRIL 25, 2018 • FOX SPORTS
APNewsBreak: Mostly American World Cup announcers for Fox

Argentina shocked by abuse of minors at top football clubs

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) The young victims are still here: they're among the kids who like to share stories while they sip on tradition...
APRIL 25, 2018 • FOX SPORTS
Argentina shocked by abuse of minors at top football clubs

Spartak and Zenit fined in latest Russia fan racism cases

MOSCOW (AP) Spartak Moscow and Zenit St. Petersburg have both been fined for racist chants by their fans, the latest such incident in World Cup host nation Russia.
APRIL 25, 2018 • FOX SPORTS

WORLD CUP: Morocco back after 2 decades with eye on 2 events

Morocco's first World Cup victory in Russia could come off the field.
APRIL 25, 2018 • FOX SPORTS
WORLD CUP: Morocco back after 2 decades with eye on 2 events

WORLD CUP: Last stand for stars of Spain’s golden generation

MADRID (AP) After recent struggles at major tournaments, the remaining stars of Spain's golden generation could be facing a last stand at t...
APRIL 25, 2018 • FOX SPORTS
WORLD CUP: Last stand for stars of Spain’s golden generation

WORLD CUP: Portugal’s hopes aided by extra rest for Ronaldo

Portugal has received assistance from Real Madrid in its quest for a first World Cup title, even though it plays Spain in the opening game.
APRIL 25, 2018 • FOX SPORTS

WORLD CUP: Unbeaten in qualifying, Iran faces tougher test

After an almost flawless qualifying campaign, Iran will find it far tougher at the World Cup.
APRIL 25, 2018 • FOX SPORTS

FIFA urged to let Morocco proceed to 2026 World Cup vote

GENEVA (AP) Morocco's bid to host the 2026 World Cup must be allowed to reach the final vote without being disqualified, in order to avoid...
APRIL 25, 2018 • FOX SPORTS
FIFA urged to let Morocco proceed to 2026 World Cup vote

WORLD CUP: Salah can rouse Egypt after 28-year wait

CAIRO (AP) Mohammed Salah has the ability to light up any team, including Egypt.
APRIL 24, 2018 • FOX SPORTS
WORLD CUP: Salah can rouse Egypt after 28-year wait

WORLD CUP: Uruguay striker Suarez seeking redemption

MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay (AP) Uruguay's priority will be keeping Luiz Suarez tamed at this year's World Cup.
APRIL 24, 2018 • FOX SPORTS

WORLD CUP: Coaching changes unsettle lowest-ranked Saudis

After dozens of coaching changes in the last 25 years, Saudi Arabia has a proven winner in charge for this year's World Cup.
APRIL 24, 2018 • FOX SPORTS

WORLD CUP: Injuries, dull style a concern for host Russia

MOSCOW (AP) No Russian team has made it out of the group stage at the World Cup since the Soviet era and a spate of recent injuries is going to make it tough on the hosts again th...
APRIL 24, 2018 • FOX SPORTS

Michel, former France player and World Cup coach, dies at 70

PARIS (AP) Henri Michel, who played for France at the World Cup and later coached the team to the semifinals at the 1986 tournament, has died. He was 70.
APRIL 24, 2018 • FOX SPORTS

FIFA subjects 2026 Morocco World Cup bid to fresh scrutiny

Morocco's World Cup bid is facing fresh scrutiny this week with the arrival of another delegation from FIFA after an initial task force foun...
APRIL 24, 2018 • FOX SPORTS
FIFA subjects 2026 Morocco World Cup bid to fresh scrutiny

FIFA force pace on $25B Club World Cup, global league plan

GENEVA (AP) FIFA is forcing the pace on talks over a $25 billion offer to revamp the Club World Cup and create a global national team competition.
APRIL 23, 2018 • FOX SPORTS

FIFA signs Russian diamond miner as World Cup sponsor

ZURICH (AP) FIFA has signed state-controlled diamond miner Alrosa as a fourth Russian sponsor, completing its slate of third-tier European backers for the World Cup.
APRIL 23, 2018 • FOX SPORTS

Argentina’s Biglia faces race to be fit after back injury

MILAN (AP) Argentina midfielder Lucas Biglia faces a race to be fit for the World Cup after suffering a ''severe'' back injury while playing for AC Milan.
APRIL 22, 2018 • FOX SPORTS

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