FIFA congress opens in Zurich
2007-05-31 10:45:38
FIFA, the world football's supreme body, opened its 57th Congress at its headquarters in Zurich on Wednesday.
Henry in Beijing
2007-05-31 10:13:25
Scotsman replaced as FIFA vice president candidate
2007-05-31 08:41:29
Scottish Football Association president John McBeth was replaced Wednesday as Britain's candidate for a FIFA vice president position after making remarks critical of soccer officials.
Most MLS players to miss China game
2007-05-31 08:41:29
Most of the Major League Soccer players in the U.S. national team pool will miss Saturday's exhibition game against China in San Jose.
Bolivia president says he has support against altitude ban
2007-05-31 08:41:29
The president of Bolivia says he has the support of Argentina, Uruguay and Venezuela in a bid to overturn a FIFA ban on international soccer games played at high altitude.
Giggs to retire from Wales
2007-05-31 08:41:29
Manchester United winger Ryan Giggs, who won a record ninth league championship this season, will announce his retirement from international soccer with Wales on Wednesday afternoon.
Low-key return suits Beckham and the Boss
2007-05-31 08:41:29
Steve McClaren and David Beckham have agreed to take a low-key approach to the former England skipper's return to the international fold.
Crespo to stay at Inter next season
2007-05-31 08:52:51
Argentina striker Hernan Crespo will remain on loan at Inter Milan next season after parent club Chelsea agreed to honour a deal, the Italian champions said on Wednesday.
Bayern sign Toni from Fiorentina
2007-05-31 08:52:51
Bayern Munich have agreed a deal to sign Italy striker Luca Toni from Fiorentina for 11 million euros ($14.76 million), the Bundesliga club announced on Wednesday.
FIFA's "social responsibility" in new Blatter term
2007-05-31 08:52:51
FIFA president Sepp Blatter is set to be voted in for a third term as the boss of football's world governing body here this week with social responsibility the main thrust of the coming years.
Iranian player who beat Pele and Puskas hangs up his boots
2007-05-31 08:52:51
Iranian footballer Ali Daei, the talisman of the national side over the past decade and holder of the world record for international goals, has finally decided to retire from the game.
Xi'an coach banned for season for shoving referee
2007-05-31 08:52:51
Xi'an Chanba coach Cheng Yaodong has been banned from the touchline for the rest of the season and fined 10,000 yuan ($1,308) for pushing a referee during a Chinese Super League (CSL) game last weekend.