Soccer
Investigators say a money trail ultimately exposed Manchester City’s financial schemes
A series of "sham" deals to disguise payments made to Manchester City by the club's Emirati owner, according to investigators, reveal a ploy to circumvent European soccer's financial fair-play rules that is both sophisticated and, at its core, as simple as it gets.
Gianni Infantino loses support of his home nation Switzerland for FIFA presidential campaign
Gianni Infantino formally lost support from his home nation Switzerland on Wednesday for the FIFA presidential election next year over concerns for the integrity of the world soccer body.
Argentina’s post-Messi era begins against Bolivia, coach discusses future of No. 10 jersey
With the iconic No. 10 jersey unassigned, Argentina will face its first test of the post- Lionel Messi era when it hosts Bolivia in a friendly on Wednesday.
Ethan Mbappe banned for 3 Champions League games for elbowing opponent in Lille’s loss to Betis
Ethan Mbappe will serve a three-game ban in the Champions League for his red card in an opening loss against Real Betis, UEFA said Monday.
Isak and Gakpo injured on international duty in blow to Liverpool
The international break is not being kind to Liverpool, with key attackers Alexander Isak and Cody Gakpo both sustaining injuries while on duty with their countries.
Ex-Man City manager Roberto Mancini appears to acknowledge a ‘double contract’ with the club
Italy coach Roberto Mancini appeared to acknowledge that he had "a double contract" when he managed Manchester City as the English club faces the potential of losing its landmark case with the Premier League over alleged financial breaches.
Ireland players wear black armbands and refrain from handshakes in soccer game against Israel
There were no handshakes between Ireland and Israel players before their contentious Nations League match on Sunday, with the Irish team wearing black armbands.
World Cup winner Spain survives scare to beat England 3-2 in Nations League
World Cup winner Spain extended its unbeaten run to 39 games by rallying to a 3-2 win against England in the Nations League on Saturday.
Ireland players vote to go ahead with Israel games as pressure to boycott grows, 1 player leaves
Pressure to boycott upcoming Nations League games against Israel over that country's actions in Gaza took its toll on the Ireland team Saturday when players talked for hours, voted on their participation, and one departed the squad.
Europe’s top leagues add to pressure on Infantino by calling for FIFA reform
Gianni Infantino came under more pressure on Friday as the Premier League and three other top European leagues called for FIFA governance reform following the failed plan to sell stakes in the World Cup.
Former England striker Andy Carroll reveals he was sexually assaulted by a man in 2021
Former Liverpool, Newcastle and England striker Andy Carroll has revealed in his autobiography that he was sexually assaulted by a man in 2021 and still struggles to deal with the ordeal.
Do-over: FA Cup game to be replayed because of referee error
Manchester United only got a mea culpa for a refereeing error in a 1-0 loss to Manchester City earlier this month.
The stadium hosting the NFL’s first Rio game has a rich history, including World Cup title games
American football will make its debut in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday at a futebol cathedral.
FIFA’s Infantino pledges ‘culture of dialogue’ after uproar over secretive World Cup sell-off plan
FIFA's embattled president Gianni Infantino said Thursday he is committed to a fresh culture of openness at the soccer body that is "not about generating positive headlines."
FIFA’s Infantino pledges ‘culture of dialogue’ after uproar over World Cup sell-off plan
FIFA's embattled president Gianni Infantino said Thursday he is committed to a fresh culture of openness at the soccer body that is "not about generating positive headlines."
Real Madrid calls for a new Spanish league president after criticizing Tebas’ refereeing remarks
Real Madrid called for a new Spanish league president on Tuesday, arguing that Javier Tebas' comments against the club regarding refereeing complaints were "intolerable."
Protests and fiery comments as Ireland and Israel prepare for soccer doubleheader
Tensions are high ahead of an international soccer doubleheader between Ireland and Israel, with both nations using inflammatory language about their opponents amid protests in Dublin urging a boycott of the matches.
Iran recalls star striker Azmoun following controversial World Cup omission
Iran's star striker Sardar Azmoun was recalled to the national team Monday, four months after being controversially left out of the World Cup roster.
Infantino’s opponents at FIFA call for $10M payments to federations from post-World Cup reserves
FIFA's member federations should each get an extra $10 million from its swelling cash reserves after a successful World Cup, the soccer body's vice presidents from Europe and North America said in a letter Friday to its president Gianni Infantino as they step up efforts to oust him for trying to sell stakes in the tournament to private investors.
A new stage for ‘!GOOOOL!’: Andres Cantor’s next move is to Netflix for Women’s World Cup
Andres Cantor and his iconic "!GOOOOL!" call will be part of Netflix's coverage of next year's FIFA Women's World Cup in Brazil.