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WORLD: Report: FIFA to amend rule that led to Folarin Balogun red-card overturn

Call it the Folarin Balogun rule. FIFA is changing its rules to prevent a repeat of the outcry sparked by the reversal of Balogun's red-card ban at this summer's World...

WORLD: Ronaldo suspended by Portugal FA after leaving camp, criticizing coach

After saying he deserved to be disciplined, Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo got what he asked for Saturday when he...

WORLD: Swiss captain Granit Xhaka given suspended fine for fraudulent COVID certificate

Switzerland and Sunderland captain Granit Xhaka said Thursday that he has received a suspended fine of 150,000 Swiss...

WORLD: Portugal jumps into top 5 of FIFA world rankings

Portugal was the only team that moved up in the top 10 of the updated FIFA/Coca-Cola World Rankings...

WORLD: Ronaldo says Portugal coach broke his word, apologizes to teammates

Cristiano Ronaldo doesn't think his days playing for Portugal are over despite saying that the head coach lied...

WORLD: Lionel Messi ends Argentina career with goal, 2 assists in tear-filled farewell

Global soccer superstar Lionel Messi met the moment, contributing to all three goals in his final appearance for Argentina's national team, a 3-0 exhibition...

WORLD: Justin Ellis’ goal gives USMNT 1-0 win over Canada

Teenager Justin Ellis scored and Brian Schwake made three saves when the U.S. men's national team defeated Canada 1-0 in Saint Paul, Minn., on...

WORLD: Young players excel as USMNT beats Chile in St. Louis

Sebastian Berhalter scored and assisted Chris Richards' go-ahead goal in the 72nd minute and Mathis Albert added a historic goal as the U.S. men's...

WORLD: After 11 years, Ronaldinho returns to soccer with a primary goal

Brazilian soccer legend Ronaldinho is returning to the game, 11 years after his retirement. He has signed with Ravenna of Italy's third-tier Serie C with...

WORLD: Uganda soccer star David Owori killed in Kampala assault

Uganda international and SC Villa captain David Owori died on Wednesday after being attacked near his home in the capital city of Kampala, police...

WORLD: Report: Real Madrid bringing back Jose Mourinho

Jose Mourinho agreed to a two-year deal to return as head coach at Real Madrid, ESPN reported Monday. Mourinho, 63, has informed Portugal's Benfica, his...