Category Archives: FIFA

Tuesday Kickoff: FIFA approves goal-line technology, Cuba upsets Canada U-20s, and more

FIFA has approved the use of goal-line technology in official competitions, clearing the way for its use in the 2013 Confederations Cup and the 2014 World Cup. Continue reading »

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USMNT down to No. 32 in latest FIFA rankings

The U.S. Men’s National Team saw their FIFA World Ranking drop four spots after last week’s World Cup qualifying loss to Honduras. The Americans sit at No. 34 in the latest ranking, released on Thursday. Continue reading »

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Messi wins fourth consecutive Ballon d’Or, Wambach named Women’s World Player of the Year

Lionel Messi won a fourth consecutive Ballon d’Or and Abby Wambach was named FIFA Women’s World Player of the Year during Monday’s Ballon d’Or Gala in Zurich, Switzerland. Continue reading »

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Blatter delivers misguided comments on MLS

Sepp Blatter offered some rather disparaging comments about Major League Soccer in a recent interview with Al Jazeera. Nobody should be surprised because Blatter has made a habit of making misguided statements. Continue reading »

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Mid-day Ticker: Scolari set to be named Brazil coach, possible UCL expansion, and more

Brazil’s soccer federation has moved quickly toward replacing fired national team coach Mario Menezes, with Luiz Felipe Scolari expected to be hired for the high-profle job, according to reports. Continue reading »

Posted in Confederations Cup, European Soccer, Featured, FIFA, International Soccer, South American Soccer, UEFA Champions League, World Cup 2014 | 15 Comments

USMNT climbs five spots in FIFA world rankings

The U.S. Men’s National Team climbed five spots into the Top 30 of the FIFA World Rankings on the strength of their recent World Cup qualifying victories. Continue reading »

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Mid-day Ticker: Three Guatemala players banned for life by FIFA, players address racism in England soccer and more

  By JOSE M. ROMERO It’s an ugly day for soccer in Guatemala, with three national team players banned for life by FIFA for match-fixing, according to an Associated Press report. Guillermo Ramirez, Gustavo Cabrera and Yoni Flores were all … Continue reading »

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USA sticks at 36 in latest FIFA rankings

After a quiet month, the U.S. men's national team's place in the FIFA rankings is unchanged, and the Americans remain at their lowest point of the Jurgen Klinsmann era in the international standings. The U.S. men held firm at 36th … Continue reading »

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Mid-Day Ticker: Documents out Teixeira, Havelange for accepting bribes & more

What has been expected for years was confirmed on Wednesday. After a Swiss court ordered that FIFA could make the documents detailing business with marketing partner ISL public, the world's governing body of soccer did so, outing some of the biggest … Continue reading »

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Goal-line technology approved, to be used in upcoming tournaments

By FRANCO PANIZO The day so many soccer fans have been waiting for has arrived. Yes, goal-line technology has been approved by FIFA. The decision was made by the International Football Association Board (IFAB) during a meeting in Zurich on … Continue reading »

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