FIFA suspends Iraq for political meddling

FIFA suspended Iraq from soccer because of political interference in the national federation.

Nov 20, 2009 | 12:55 pm

Police: 17 arrests in soccer match-fixing probe

By NESHA STARCEVIC

German prosecutors investigating match-fixing in soccer say 15 people in Germany and two in Switzerland have been arrested and about 200 games in Europe are under suspicion.

Nov 20, 2009 | 11:45 am

Henry says France-Ireland game should be replayed

Thierry Henry denied Friday that he was a cheat but said the "fairest solution" would be to replay the France-Ireland World Cup playoff that was decided by his hand ball.

Nov 20, 2009 | 8:50 am

Serbian police make arrest in soccer fan death

Serbian police say they have arrested another suspect in the fatal attack on a French soccer fan in Belgrade two months ago.

Nov 20, 2009 | 7:00 am

France coach sees no need for handball apology

France coach Raymond Domenech says he and his players see no reason to apologize for the Thierry Henry handball against Ireland that put the team into the World Cup.

Nov 20, 2009 | 5:40 am

'Hand of Shame' sparks debate on cheating, replays

By ROB HARRIS

Irish soccer officials accused Thierry Henry of damaging the integrity of the game when he blatantly handled the ball to set up the goal that booked France's place at next year's World Cup in South Africa.

Nov 20, 2009 | 4:30 am

As Henry shows, soccer players can't be trusted

By JOHN LEICESTER

Soccer players just can't be trusted to be honest and Thierry Henry proved that by choosing to play volleyball against Ireland, blatantly handling the ball for the goal that sent France to the World Cup.

Nov 19, 2009 | 2:05 pm

'We got robbed': Irish demand replay with France

By SHAWN POGATCHNIK

Ireland appealed to France and FIFA on Thursday to replay their World Cup playoff after an obvious hand ball by Thierry Henry set up the deciding goal.

Nov 19, 2009 | 2:05 pm

Los Angeles Galaxy cancels Europen tour

David Beckham won't be coming to Kaiserslautern.

Nov 19, 2009 | 9:35 am

Real Salt Lake gains financial partner

The owner of Real Salt Lake is selling a stake in the soccer team to a Utah real-estate developer.

Nov 19, 2009 | 9:00 am

Flag-raising for 32 nations marks WCup milestone

The flags of the 32 nations that qualified for the 2010 World Cup are flying in Johannesburg.

Nov 19, 2009 | 4:20 am

English soccer team sells Katy Perry-inspired top

West Ham is selling lingerie after singer Katy Perry wore a top made out of three jerseys at this month's MTV Europe Music Awards.

Nov 18, 2009 | 1:30 pm

Cyprus soccer fans will need IDs for tickets

Soccer authorities in Cyprus say all fans will need to show state identity cards to buy tickets for domestic league matches in a bid to curb violence at games.

Nov 18, 2009 | 5:10 am

Starry Galaxy wary of scrappy Salt Lake in MLS Cup

By GREG BEACHAM

The only obstacle between David Beckham's Los Angeles Galaxy and a Major League Soccer championship is an MLS Cup opponent that barely made the playoffs after finishing the regular season with a losing record.

Nov 17, 2009 | 7:50 pm

Egypt-Algeria: when fair play died

By JOHN LEICESTER

The first rock was thrown with such force that it traveled through the bus, smashing windows on its way in and out, Michel Gaillaud, a French doctor, recalls.

Nov 17, 2009 | 5:00 pm

9 RI high school girls suspended for soccer fight

Nine members of two high school girls' soccer teams have been suspended for their roles in a fight that sparked a brawl in the bleachers.

Nov 17, 2009 | 11:40 am

Serbia's president faces alcohol-related charges

Serbian President Boris Tadic faces a fine for allegedly drinking champagne at a stadium with his sports minister and the head of the soccer federation.

Nov 17, 2009 | 5:35 am

Va Commonwealth fires soccer coach

Virginia Commonwealth University has fired men's soccer coach Tim O'Sullivan.

Nov 16, 2009 | 5:25 pm

Iraq Olympic committee disbands soccer federation

Iraq could face action from FIFA after its Olympic committee dissolved the Iraqi Football Association.

Nov 16, 2009 | 5:05 am