SYDNEY it's time to get thisstuff organized.'Australia, England, Japan, Russia and the United States, plus joint bidsfrom Spain-Portugal and Belgium-Netherlands are chasing either 2018 or 2022.Indonesia, Qatar and South Korea will concentrate on 20
MEXICO CITY - Cheers of 'Ole Ole' are sure to be reverberating around thesouth side of Mexico City on Sunday.On one side of the street is Cruz Azul Stadium, where Mexico'sfirst-division title will be decided between Cruz Azul and Monterrey. On theo
RIO DE JANEIRO - Robbers took advantage of Brazil's passion for football to steal about $6 million from a cash delivery firm, as the nation was transfixed on championship games, media reported on Monday. Police suspect the thieves tunnelled into t
CAPE TOWN, South Africa - In a Dec. 5 story about efforts to build footballfacilities for young Africans, The Associated Press misstated the reach of apartner organization. Grassroot Soccer, which also educates young people aboutHIV and AIDS, has r
CURITIBA, Brazil - At least 18 people were hurt in fan rioting afterCoritiba drew 1-1 with Fluminense and was relegated to the second division ofthe Brazilian league.Hundreds of Coritiba fans charged the field after Sunday's match, tearingdown stan
Fifa has rejected a proposal to turn Olympic football into an under-21 tournament, arguing not enough time remains to implement the change.The plan, backed by governing bodies Fifa and Uefa, was opposed by the International Olympic Committee, which
Prepare to be disappointed, South Africans. One of the world's leadingsports economists says you're not going to get rich hosting next year's WorldCup.There'll be no economic bonanza, according to a new book, and if experiencematches the last World
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