Brazilian club Portuguesa abandoned its second-division match in the 16th minute on Friday, saying it had a court order allowing it to play in the top flight that begins on Saturday.
Song Lin, chairman of state-owned China Resources (Holdings) Co., Ltd, has been dismissed from office for suspected serious discipline and law violations, authorities said Saturday.
Rowdy soccer fans clashed with police Friday in Berisso, a city in Buenos Aires provice, leaving at least three officers injured and leading to the arrest of two fans.
Barcelona's painful reverse to archrival Real Madrid in Wednesday's King's Cup final brings to an end a hellish week and leaves it facing its first season without major silverware in six years.
Editor's note: Soccer is the world's No 1 sport, and China has its own aims for the game. President Xi Jinping has spoken about his soccer dream: China reaching the World Cup, China hosting the Cup and, ultimately, China winning the coveted trophy. However, the nation still lags far behind in the soccer world. The 2014 Brazil World Cup is just around the corner and we have selected 11 key figures from around the country to tell us about their soccer dreams. The interviews will be on RTHK Putonghua Channel at 4 pm on Sundays through June 8.
FIFA executive committee member Marco Polo Del Nero has been elected president of the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF).
Gareth Bale filled the void left by the injured Cristiano Ronaldo, sealing Real Madrid's 19th King's Cup title with a late goal in Wednesday's 2-1 win over Barcelona.
The Street Child World Cup in association with Save the Children is a global movement for street children to receive the protection and opportunities to which all children are entitled to.
Arsene Wenger believes Olivier Giroud's decisive contribution to Arsenal's vital 3-1 win over West Ham is a sign the France striker is back to his best in time to fire his side into the Champions League.
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