FIFA

Jubilant Rubin reclaim Russian title

FC Rubin Kazan proved that winning the Russian title last season was no fluke by repeating the feat on Saturday when a goalless draw at home to FC Zenit St. Petersburg, combined with PFC CSKA Moskva's 3-2 win at rivals FC...

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Barcelona troubled by swine flu

FC Barcelona have fallen victim to the swine flu virus ahead of their UEFA Champions League encounter against FC Internazionale Milano with Rafael Márquez the latest player to present symptoms of the illness.

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Iraq appeals FIFA ban, not surprised by it

BAGHDAD, Nov 21 (Reuters) - Iraqi authorities were not surprised soccer's world governing body decided to suspend the country from international competition and already have lawyers working on an appeal, officials said.

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German federation promises action in match-fixing scandal

Theo Zwanziger, president of the German Soccer Association, promised Saturday that 'nothing would be swept under the carpet' as his organization investigates match-fixing. (Franka Bruns/Associated Press) The German football...

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Inside Lines: Seconds out! Cornerman gets KO'd as McCracken cracks whip

Head coach Kelvyn Travis has left the British Amateur Boxing Association in another major upheaval following the appointment as performance director of top pro trainer Robert McCracken, the former middleweight title contender...

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Turkish soccer market loses value in line with drop in quality

The elimination of all Turkish teams from the major European competition -- the Champions League -- and the country’s poor results in the UEFA cup qualifying rounds this year have dragged down the market value of the teams and...

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At least Thierry Henry's handball showed FIFA's Fair Play Code up as the monument to hypocrisy it...

Winning is without value if victory has been achieved unfairly or dishonestly. Cheating is easy, but brings no pleasure. Playing fair requires courage and character. It is also more satisfying.“Fair play always has its reward,...

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Tahiti bids to host Beach Soccer WC

Tahiti is among the 13 countries from around the globe that are in the race to host the 2011 and 2013 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cups. The race is wide open and has reached a milestone following the signature of the bidding...

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Melchior of Portugal tries an overhead kick as Bueno of Brazil challengesd during the FIFA Beach...

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - NOVEMBER 21: Melchior of Portugal tries an overhead kick as Bueno of Brazil challengesd during the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Semi Final between Portugal and Brazil at Umm Suqeim on November 21,...

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Ireland gives up on replay over Henry's hand ball (AP)

Ireland has given up hope of a World Cup playoff replay against France because of Thierry Henry's hand ball. Henry's deliberate handling set up a goal for William Gallas in Wednesday's 1-1 draw that sent France to next year's...

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