Spain’s Alonso announces retirement from international soccer
MADRID: Spain's Xabi Alonso has called time on his international career, having won the World… Read More
11 years ago
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FIFA rejects Barcelona appeal against transfer ban
ZURICH: Barcelona have lost an appeal against a decision to ban them from the transfer… Read More
11 years ago
Russia rejects FIFA plea to cut World Cup 2018 venues
MOSCOW: Russia has rejected a FIFA recommendation to cut the number of host cities for… Read More
11 years ago
Germany’s Klose retires from national soccer team
BERLIN: Germany striker Miroslav Klose, who capped a record-breaking career with the national team by… Read More
11 years ago
FIFPro calls for Suarez ban reduction as appeal takes place
LAUSANNE: The world players' union FIFPro called for Luis Suarez's ban for biting to be… Read More
11 years ago
Neymar back injury healing ‘satisfactorily’
BARCELONA: Neymar's injured back is healing "satisfactorily" although there is no specific date for the… Read More
11 years ago
Suarez biting ban: CAS appeal will be heard on Aug. 8
MADRID: Luis Suarez's appeal against a four-month ban for biting will be heard at the… Read More
11 years ago
Germany soccer coach Loew to lead team to Euro 2016
BERLIN: Germany World Cup-winning coach Joachim Loew remains committed to leading the side through to… Read More
11 years ago
English FA objects at FIFA over awarding World Cup to Qatar
LONDON: FIFA should review the decision to award the 2022 World Cup to Qatar if… Read More
11 years ago
England captain Gerrard retires from international soccer
LONDON: England captain Steven Gerrard has announced his retirement from international soccer, England's Football Association… Read More
11 years ago
German soccer boss says players’ ‘gaucho’ dance not disrespectful
BERLIN: The head of Germany's national soccer association said on Wednesday that German players celebrating… Read More
11 years ago
Barcelona director defends Luis Suarez over biting scandal
BARCELONA: Barcelona sports director Andoni Zubizarreta defended new signing Luis Suarez over his World Cup… Read More
11 years ago
Germany lifts FIFA World Cup 2014 after beating Argentina
RIO DE JANEIRO: Germany beat Argentina in World Cup final to win the FIFA World… Read More
11 years ago
Argentina beat Netherlands to enter World Cup final
SAO PAULO: Argentina football team beat Netherlands in FIFA World Cup 2014 semi final here… Read More
11 years ago
Brazil appeal against Thiago Silva’s semi-final ban rejected
SAO PAULO: Brazil will be without captain Thiago Silva for their World Cup semi-final against Germany… Read More
11 years ago
FIFA World Cup 2014: Brazil eases past Colombia to enter semis
FORTALEZA: Brazil on Saturday beat rivals Colombia in the second quarter final of FIFA World… Read More
11 years ago
Soccer sponsors raise pressure on FIFA over Qatar claims
TOKYO: Sponsors Adidas, Sony and Visa called on soccer's rulers to deal thoroughly with allegations… Read More
11 years ago