Saturday, November 16, 2024

Russia giving up top FIFA seat, targets new UEFA position

GENEVA (AP) — Russia is giving up its place on the FIFA Council and proposing its soccer federation president as a new candidate to join the UEFA executive committee, the European soccer body said Thursday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

FIFA details depths of sexual abuse case in Haitian soccer

GENEVA (AP) — FIFA released details Wednesday of its investigation into systematic sexual abuse of female soccer players in Haiti, saying there were 14 alleged victims of the national federation’s president.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

FIFA files criminal complaint against Blatter over museum

GENEVA (AP) — FIFA has filed a criminal complaint against former president Sepp Blatter over the finances of its loss-making soccer museum in Zurich.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Robert Lewandowski wins FIFA award as best men's player

GENEVA (AP) — Robert Lewandowski won the biggest individual prize of his career Thursday, showing that a forward not named Messi or Ronaldo can be voted the world’s best soccer player.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Robert Lewandowski wins FIFA award as best men's player

GENEVA (AP) — Robert Lewandowski won the biggest individual prize of his career Thursday, showing that a forward not named Messi or Ronaldo can be voted the world’s best soccer player.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Russia can't use its name and flag at the next 2 Olympics

GENEVA (AP) — Russia will not be able to use its name, flag and anthem at the next two Olympics or at any world championships for the next two years after a ruling Thursday by the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Russia banned from using its name, flag at next 2 Olympics

GENEVA (AP) — Russia was banned Thursday from using its name, flag and anthem at the next two Olympics or at any world championships for the next two years.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Russia awaits ruling on Olympic ban for flag, anthem

GENEVA (AP) — Russia will find out Thursday if its name, flag and anthem will be banned from the next two Olympics and all world championships for up to four years because of state-backed doping.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

After TV deal collapse, French soccer clubs face uncertainty

PARIS (AP) — The collapse of French soccer’s main broadcast rights deal has disrupted teams' financial plans in already pandemic-hit season just before the global transfer window reopens in January.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Prosecutor urges case against FIFA president for private jet

GENEVA (AP) — A special prosecutor in Switzerland recommends a criminal investigation is opened against FIFA President Gianni Infantino for using a private jet in 2017.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Champions League brings unity to Paris, relief in Madrid

The last night of the Champions League group stage began with a display of players united against racism for a second straight evening in Paris.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

European leagues group says there's room for more CL games

GENEVA (AP) — An expanded Champions League format with four extra games per team can be made to fit in soccer’s congested calendar, the head of Europe’s domestic leagues group said Wednesday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Champions League brings unity to Paris, relief in Madrid

The last night of the Champions League group stage began with a display of players united against racism for a second straight evening in Paris.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

European leagues group says there's room for more CL games

GENEVA (AP) — An expanded Champions League format with four extra games per team can be made to fit in soccer’s congested calendar, the head of Europe’s domestic leagues group said Wednesday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Tirana to host 1st Europa Conference League final in 2022

GENEVA (AP) — The national soccer stadium in Albania was chosen Thursday to host the first final of a new European club competition.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Tirana to host 1st Europa Conference League final in 2022

GENEVA (AP) — The national soccer stadium in Albania was chosen Thursday to host the first final of a new European club competition.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Goals galore for Ronaldo, Giroud, Neymar in Champions League

Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 750th career goal. Olivier Giroud put on a four-goal masterclass. Neymar got the goals that mattered most to leave Manchester United facing a possible Champions League exit.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Goals galore for Ronaldo, Giroud, Neymar in Champions League

Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 750th career goal. Olivier Giroud put on a four-goal masterclass. Neymar got the goals that mattered most to leave Manchester United facing a possible Champions League exit.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Champions League newcomers struggle to break into the elite

GENEVA (AP) — In a season of few Champions League wins or points for teams trying to break into the elite, two newcomers get a rare chance Wednesday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Champions League newcomers struggle to break into the elite

GENEVA (AP) — In a season of few Champions League wins or points for teams trying to break into the elite, two newcomers get a rare chance Wednesday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Blatter, Platini now suspected of fraud in 5-year FIFA case

GENEVA (AP) — Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini are facing a more serious charge of fraud after Swiss federal prosecutors this week intensified a five-year investigation into the pair’s past dealings at FIFA.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Bayern, Man City win to advance to Champions League last-16

After the Champions League paused to pay tribute to Diego Maradona, defending champion Bayern Munich and Manchester City won on Wednesday to advance to the knockout rounds.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Bayern, Man City win to advance to Champions League last-16

After the Champions League paused to pay tribute to Diego Maradona, defending champion Bayern Munich and Manchester City won on Wednesday to advance to the knockout rounds.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Banned African soccer president promises appeal against FIFA

GENEVA (AP) — The president of African soccer who was
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

African soccer president Ahmad banned for 5 years by FIFA

GENEVA (AP) — African soccer's troubled era under confederation president Ahmad Ahmad ended Monday when FIFA banned him from the sport for five years for financial misconduct.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

FIFA bans Haitian soccer president for life for sexual abuse

GENEVA (AP) — Haitian soccer federation president Yves Jean-Bart was banned from the sport for life on Friday following accusations of systematic sexual abuse of female players.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

FIFA bans Haitian soccer president for life for sexual abuse

GENEVA (AP) — Haitian soccer federation president Yves Jean-Bart was banned from the sport for life on Friday following accusations of systematic sexual abuse of female players.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

National team soccer defies pandemic, fuels clubs tensions

GENEVA (AP) — Amid a coronavirus spike across Europe, the international soccer break proved to be a notable success for national teams.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

New FIFA rules to protect female players' maternity rights

GENEVA (AP) — Female soccer players should soon get their maternity rights protected under new employment rules announced Thursday by FIFA.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Host Italy, Belgium advance to stellar Nations League finals

Italy earned the right to host a star-filled Nations League finals that will feature the current No. 1-ranked team and three of the past four World Cup champions.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Ramos causes missed spot kick drama on record-setting night

GENEVA (AP) — A World Cup winner, European champion with Spain and Real Madrid, and expert penalty taker, Sergio Ramos had scored from his last 25 spot kicks.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Ramos causes missed spot kick drama on record-setting night

GENEVA (AP) — A World Cup winner, European champion with Spain and Real Madrid, and expert penalty taker, Sergio Ramos had scored from his last 25 spot kicks.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Ramos causes missed spot kick drama on record-setting night

GENEVA (AP) — A World Cup winner, European champion with Spain and Real Madrid, and expert penalty taker, Sergio Ramos had scored from his last 25 spot kicks.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Scottish soccer team gives gift of a party to Euro 2020

GENEVA (AP) — Back in a major soccer tournament for the first time since 1998, the Scottish national team
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Scottish soccer team gives gift of a party to Euro 2020

GENEVA (AP) — Back in a major soccer tournament for the first time since 1998, the Scottish national team
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Scotland, Hungary, Slovakia, North Macedonia go to Euro 2020

Scotland gave up a 90th-minute equalizer before winning a tense penalty shootout to reach its first major tournament in 22 years. Hungary scored two late goals to beat Iceland 2-1. Slovakia also lost its lead late but scored an extra-time winner.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Scotland, Hungary, Slovakia, North Macedonia go to Euro 2020

Scotland gave up a 90th-minute equalizer before winning a tense penalty shootout to reach its first major tournament in 22 years. Hungary scored two late goals to beat Iceland 2-1. Slovakia also lost its lead late but scored an extra-time winner.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Hungary stuns Iceland, joins North Macedonia at Euro 2020

Two late goals sent Hungary to the European Championship on Thursday by stunning Euro 2016 upstart Iceland 2-1 in the playoffs.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

FIFA aims to regulate soccer agents, shine light on fees

GENEVA (AP) — Aiming to open player agents to more scrutiny, FIFA said Thursday it wants to publish lists of their clients and how they earn fees that were worth $650 million last year.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

FIFA aims to regulate soccer agents, shine light on fees

GENEVA (AP) — Aiming to open player agents to more scrutiny, FIFA said Thursday it wants to publish lists of their clients and how they earn fees that were worth $650 million last year.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Man United and PSG slump, Germany soars in Champions League

As two of the wealthiest and proudest clubs in Europe, Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain expect to be contenders to win the Champions League.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Man United and PSG slump, Germany soars in Champions League

As two of the wealthiest and proudest clubs in Europe, Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain expect to be contenders to win the Champions League.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Russia's reputation, Olympic status on trial for doping

GENEVA (AP) — Russia’s status as an Olympic team, and its reputation as a serial cheater in international sports, goes on trial next week in more legal fallout from the country's state-backed doping saga.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Messi, Barcelona ease past Juventus; Chelsea, Man U cruise

There was no Cristiano Ronaldo on the field and no fans in the stands to see Barcelona and Lionel Messi beat Juventus 2-0 away in the Champions League on Wednesday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Messi, Barcelona ease past Juventus; Chelsea, Man U cruise

There was no Cristiano Ronaldo on the field and no fans in the stands to see Barcelona and Lionel Messi beat Juventus 2-0 away in the Champions League on Wednesday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Outgoing Barcelona president discloses Super League plan

The potential launch of a European Super League was given credence Tuesday when Barcelona’s outgoing president revealed that the club had given its initial approval to a new competition.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Outgoing Barcelona president discloses Super League plan

The potential launch of a European Super League was given credence Tuesday when Barcelona’s outgoing president revealed that the club had given its initial approval to a new competition.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Real Madrid beaten again, Bayern surges in Champions League

GENEVA (AP) — Real Madrid couldn't halt its losing streak in the Champions League, and no one seems able to stop Bayern Munich's winning run.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Real Madrid beaten again, Bayern surges in Champions League

GENEVA (AP) — Real Madrid couldn't halt its losing streak in the Champions League, and no one seems able to stop Bayern Munich's winning run.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

UEFA referee official steps aside in Czech match-fixing case

GENEVA (AP) — A member of UEFA’s referees committee stepped aside from her work because her husband is a suspect in a match-fixing investigation, the European soccer body said Wednesday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Euro 2020 not at risk from UEFA block on Azerbaijan hosting

GENEVA (AP) — UEFA will keep planning for European Championship games in Azerbaijan next year despite deciding Tuesday the country cannot host its competitions “until further notice” during conflict with neighboring Armenia.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Euro 2020 not at risk from UEFA block on Azerbaijan hosting

GENEVA (AP) — UEFA will keep planning for European Championship games in Azerbaijan next year despite deciding Tuesday the country cannot host its competitions “until further notice” during conflict with neighboring Armenia.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Back in Champions League, Ferencváros aims to revive history

GENEVA (AP) — Back in the Champions League after a 25-year gap, Ferencváros aims to revive its even longer European history while facing Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Olympic leaders back IOC's Tokyo stance after rare criticism

GENEVA (AP) — Regional Olympic officials are rallying around the IOC and have backed its stance on opening the Tokyo Games as scheduled, as direct criticism from gold medalist athletes built amid the coronavirus outbreak.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Olympic leaders back IOC's Tokyo stance after rare criticism

GENEVA (AP) — Regional Olympic officials are rallying around the IOC and have backed its stance on opening the Tokyo Games as scheduled, as direct criticism from gold medalist athletes built amid the coronavirus outbreak.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Olympic leaders back IOC's Tokyo stance after rare criticism

GENEVA (AP) — Regional Olympic officials are rallying around the IOC and have backed its stance on opening the Tokyo Games as scheduled, as direct criticism from gold medalist athletes built amid the coronavirus outbreak.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Tentacles of Olympic cancellation would reach around globe

TOKYO (AP) — The tentacles of canceling the Tokyo Olympics — or postponing or staging it in empty venues — would reach into every corner of the globe, much like the spreading virus that now imperils the opening ceremony on July 24.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Tentacles of Olympic cancellation would reach around globe

TOKYO (AP) — The tentacles of canceling the Tokyo Olympics — or postponing or staging it in empty venues — would reach into every corner of the globe, much like the spreading virus that now imperils the opening ceremony on July 24.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Tentacles of Olympic cancellation would reach around globe

TOKYO (AP) — The tentacles of canceling the Tokyo Olympics — or postponing or staging it in empty venues — would reach into every corner of the globe, much like the spreading virus that now imperils the opening ceremony on July 24.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO