On Tuesday Police evacuated the soccer stadium in Hanover hosting a contest between Holland and Germany because a “suspicious object was found inside” reported the Guardian.
The Britain-based Premier League is revamping its security measures as a result of the attacks at the Stade de France that was part of a series of attacks that killed over 100 in Paris.
Reports are coming in from Paris on Friday afternoon of a shootout at a restaurant, and an explosion in a bar near the Stade de France stadium, where a soccer game between France and Germany was in progress. Multiple fatalities have been reported at the restaurant.
The New England Revolution’s all-time leading goal scorer red-carded three University of Massachusetts-Boston players who ridiculed him on Twitter for embracing litigation-forced rule changes to youth soccer that eliminate heading for under tens and limit them for older players.
NEW YORK (AP) — A Brazilian FIFA official who was a key organizer of the 2014 World Cup in his home country pleaded not guilty on Tuesday to U.S. charges stemming from a sprawling bribery case that has scandalized the soccer world.
While addressing the reigning Women’s Gold Cup winners at the White House Tuesday, President Barack Obama praised the United States Women’s National Team for their victory, as well as for being the most ever watched soccer match, men’s or women’s, in
Milan (AFP) – A former Serie B player with links to a “gypsy gang” that placed illegal bets on Asian betting networks has revealed how he corrupted up to 60 professional players before being snared by police wire taps. Carlo
Police arrested 34 people Saturday evening after Mexico’s soccer team defeated the United States 3-2 at the Rose Bowl, earning a spot in the 2017 Confederations Cup.
One would not normally think of Iran as a leader in trans-gendered progressive ideology, but when officials began poking around beneath the Islamic head scarves and long-sleeved jerseys worn by players on the Iranian women’s soccer team, they were surprised to discover that most of the players were – to use the hetero-normative language of the obsolete patriarchy – men.
Fox Sports’ soccer account tweeted out a video Friday hyping up the October 10 matchup between the United States Men’s National Team and Mexico’s National team. The video uses some of GOP front-runner Donald Trump’s nicer comments regarding Mexicans as
One question remains about President Obama’s nuclear deal with Iran now that congressional members of his party refused to vote down a terrible agreement: Will Tehran honor it?
Brazilian referee Gabriel Murta was officiating an amateur soccer match between Brumadinho and Amantes da Bola when he whipped out a handgun after being allegedly kicked and punched by a player. The referee, also a policeman, must go through a psychological assessment before he
Upsetting millions of Brazilians two years ago, soccer star Neymar jumped from Brazil to Spain to play for Barcelona. Now a Brazilian court is taking a shot of its own by charging that Neymar didn’t declare all his businesses, income, and assets and owes the nation of his birth millions in taxes.
China has the fastest growing economy in the world, standing second only to the US as a financial powerhouse. Its wealth is building exponentially and the Asian giant is sufficiently advanced to have a space exploration program of its own. Still,
The Islamic Republic of Iran’s regressive culture is on display again as one of the country’s best female soccer players has been forced by her husband to stay in the country.
A new ad from Mexican television station TV Azteca is being used to excite Mexican soccer fans for Mexico’s upcoming matchup with the United States Men’s National Team on October 10, turning GOP presidential front-runner Donald Trump’s comments about Mexico against the
Mexico Gold Cup soccer win celebrants in Santa Ana, California caused police to shut down a portion of a major street in order to protect pedestrians from erratic drivers spinning doughnuts.
“England are out of the World Cup”; the unfortunate and familiar phrase that was uttered once again last Wednesday signalling the exit of the Lionesses from the Women’s World Cup taking place in Canada. Ordinarily one might be inconsolable for a
A 28-year-old Argentine agricultural engineer, recently liberated from abduction likely committed by nomadic criminal groups in Nigeria, told his family to thank soccer superstar Lionel Messi for saving his life. The athlete’s name, claims Santiago López Menéndez, was the only way he could communicate to his captors that he was Argentine and not American.
Ben Affleck is set to bring the biggest corruption scandal in professional sports history to the big screen.
FIFA halted the process for 2026 bids as the organization undergoes a leadership overhaul.
A troubled ex-member of international soccer’s governing body threatens to release an “avalanche” of secrets to drag the whole organization down with him.
Interpol released Red Notices for two former FIFA officials and two executives on charges of racketeering, conspiracy, and corruption.
The crisis at Fifa has deepened after Sepp Blatter’s right-hand man has been linked to a $10 million payment that the FBI allege was a bribe paid by the South African Football Association. Jerome Valcke is accused of authorising the
The former prime minister of Qatar has accused the west of racism, Islamophobia and bias against Arabs and the Gulf state, following allegations that the country only secured the rights to host the 2022 Football World Cup as it paid
First, we had FIFA officials busted on corruption charges. Now, Egypt is stepping up to do its part in the War on Soccer, with the alarmingly named Cairo Court for Urgent Matters designating hardcore “Ultras” fan clubs as terrorist organizations.
The New York Times has published an op-ed by Palestinian soccer player Iyad Abu Gharqoud, demanding that FIFA kick Israel out of international soccer. The Times allows Gharquod to play the role of the aggrieved victim but ignores the fact that his
For decades, our global betters have been urging Americans to take more of an interest in soccer. And we have–though not the interest the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) had in mind. This week, the U.S. Department of Justice revealed that 14 FIFA officials had been indicted for corruption. In somewhat related news, FIFA is to vote this weekend on suspending Israel from international soccer because of security-related travel restrictions on some Palestinian players.
The FBI finally busted FIFA officials on corruption charges related to the World Cups scheduled for Russia and Qatar. Vladimir Putin, naturally, does not like this at all.
The FIFA scandal now enters into the reaction phase as corporate sponsors begin to warn soccer’s governing body that unless the corruption ends their sponsorship will.
The world’s most popular sport is in the midst of the biggest crisis in its history. Senior figures past and present stand charged with fraud, major sponsors are threatening to withdraw support and FIFA president Sepp Blatter is under pressure
Allegations of corruption within the senior ranks of the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) have exploded once again following the arrest of several officials, including one Vice President of FIFA, in Switzerland. The suspects, alleged to have accepted bribes and
The top 333 sports franchises in 17 professional leagues around the world pay out a staggering $17.9 billion in player salaries.
FIFA President Sepp Blatter visited with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and announced the country’s football association did not discriminate against Palestinians and will not receive a suspension.
The tragic death of Emanuel Ortega, a San Martin de Burzaco forward who died of injuries sustained in a game on Thursday, will quiet the roar of professional soccer stadiums this weekend in Argentina.
FIFA President Sepp Blatter allegedly will not enter the United States due to an FBI investigation over rewarding the 2018 World Cup to Russia and the 2022 World Cup to Qatar.
FIFA President Sepp Blatter told the world via Twitter that he just met with Russian President Vladimir Putin about the 2018 FIFA World Cup. He claims the tournament will “build bridges.”
Brazil spent $3.6 million on new stadiums and $3 million on infrastructure for the 2014 World Cup, which made it the most expensive World Cup in history. This is mainly due to Brazil’s choice to host matches in 12 cities instead of the usual 8. But now it appears to be a waste of money as stadiums are left in the dust.
At the very last minute, a Swedish soccer team decided to change their flight plans from Germanwings Flight 9525 to three other flights. Flight 9525 crashed into the French Alps, killing all 150 people on board.
Iranian officers arrested numerous fans of Saudi Arabia’s Al-Hilal soccer team after they used the match to protest against the regime.
