Trump denies he wants to buy Pope's favorite football team
It seems not even bombastic billionaire Donald Trump would go so far as to snatch something so close to the heart of Pope Francis.
Kazakh fans revel in historic Champions League success
Bars spilled joyous supporters into the streets of oil-rich Kazakhstan's capital Astana early after the Central Asian country's leading football club became its first to make the Champions League group stages.
Kazakhstan's Kairat FC wins Aberdeen FC at Europe League third qualifying 2:1
Almaty-based Kairat FC has defeated the Scottish Aberdeen FC during the first leg of the Europa League third qualifying.
No 'easy' way back for humiliated Brazil: Dunga
Exactly a year after their 7-1 World Cup humiliation by Germany, Brazil's once all-conquering football team appears as lost as ever and with no quick way back.
Argentine kidnap victim credits Messi for his release
An Argentine agronomist who was kidnapped in Nigeria has credited his release to his mention of Lionel Messi, the Argentine football great.
Football: Russia won World Cup 2018 'honestly' - Putin
Russia fought honestly for the right to host the 2018 World Cup and the decision should not be called into question.
Blatter's departure will not change FIFA: ex-UEFA offical
Changing FIFA presidents will not root out corruption at football's world body, a former UEFA official said.
Valcke confirms Russia, Qatar will host 2018, 2022 World Cups
FIFA general secretary Jerome Valcke on Friday confirmed Russia and Qatar will host the World Cups in 2018 and 2022 respectively.
Russian sports minister welcomes Blatter victory
Russian Sports Minister Vitaly Mutko said he was pleased by Sepp Blatter's reelection as FIFA president.
Blatter defends corruption actions ahead of FIFA vote
FIFA leader Sepp Blatter defended his actions battling corruption ahead of a vote to decide on whether he remains as president of football's beleaguered world body.
Putin says US trying to block Blatter reelection as FIFA head
Russian President Vladimir Putin slammed the arrests of top FIFA delegates in a US probe as an attempt by Washington to oust Sepp Blatter as head of the organisation.
S.Africa allegedly paid $10 mn to host World Cup: US
South African officials paid more than $10 million in bribes to host the 2010 World Cup and handed over a briefcase stuffed with $10,000 stacks of banknotes in Paris.
Eight Corinthians football fans shot dead in Brazil
Eight football fans were gunned down ahead of a semi-final match at the Corinthians fan club headquarters in Sao Paulo.
Young Kazakh football players train in French club
Three young football players from Kazakhstan are now training in the French U.G.A. Lyon Decines youth football club.
Galatasaray wants to open football academy in Kazakhstan
Vice President of the Football Federation of Kazakhstan said that Galatasaray, a famous Turkish football club, wanted to open its academies in Kazakhstan.
King Cristiano hits his devastating peak
Cristiano Ronaldo shut out Lionel Messi for the second straight year in the battle for the Ballon d'Or.
Real Madrid chief gets keys to Panama City
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez received the key to Panama City from its mayor on Monday, in honor of the billionaire's achievements in business and sport.
Pele to leave hospital Tuesday: clinic
Brazilian soccer legend Pele has recovered well from his kidney ailment and can leave the hospital.
Pele thanks well-wishers in video, says recovering
Brazilian soccer legend Pele said he was recovering from the kidney ailment which has forced him to spend the past 11 days in hospital, thanking well-wishers for their support.
Football: Pele in 'special care' as condition worsens - hospital
Brazil great Pele, 74, was taken into a "special care" unit in a Sao Paulo hospital after his health worsened, three days after being admitted with a urinary infection.