August 4, 2015 US seeks extradition of Paraguayan soccer official ASUNCION, Paraguay (AP) U.S. prosecutors in New York have asked Paraguay to extradite Nicolas Leoz, the former president of South America's soccer confederation and one of those charged in a corruption scandal being investigated by the U.S. Justice Department.
August 4, 2015 Chung to announce candidacy for FIFA presidency next month SEOUL, South Korea (AP) Former FIFA Vice President Chung Mong-joon plans to officially announce his candidacy for president of soccer's world governing body during a visit to Europe next month.
August 4, 2015 FIFA sponsor Visa calls for independent reform board NEW YORK (AP) FIFA sponsor Visa Inc. called Thursday for an independent commission to be formed to clean up world soccer's scandal-ridden governing body.
August 4, 2015 Hulk replaced at World Cup draw after racism comments ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (AP) Brazilian striker Hulk has been withdrawn from his role in this weekend's 2018 World Cup draw, four days after saying racism is commonplace in host nation Russia.
July 29, 2015 FIFA asks Russia why it banned player for reaction to racism ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (AP) FIFA has asked the Russian Football Union to explain why it banned a Ghanaian footballer for two matches for his reaction to fan racism and did not sanction the alleged abusers' team.
July 29, 2015 Bayern Munich closes in on Vidal signing from Juventus MUNICH (AP) Bayern Munich says it's close to signing Chile midfielder Arturo Vidal from Italian champion Juventus.
July 29, 2015 Guardado lifts Mexico past angry Panama, 2-1, in Gold Cup ATLANTA (AP) A night of conflict and controversy ended with referees surrounded by security and another win by Mexico surrounded by suspicion.
July 29, 2015 Guardado lifts Mexico past angry Panama, 2-1, in Gold Cup ATLANTA (AP) A night of conflict and controversy ended with referees surrounded by security and another win by Mexico surrounded by suspicion.
July 29, 2015 US ponders a shocking loss; Mexico advances with ugly win ATLANTA (AP) After the feel-good summer of 2014, the United States was eager to pick up another Gold Cup title and lock up its spot in the next Confederations Cup.
July 29, 2015 Women's soccer enjoying its World Cup bump PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) Nowhere could the World Cup bump in women's soccer be more apparent than in Portland, Oregon, where more than 21,000 fans watched a National Women's Soccer League rivalry match between the Thorns and the Seattle Reign.
