Arsenal Sends FA Cup Winner Wigan to Premier League Relegation

Lukas Podolski scored two goals as Arsenal sent FA Cup winners Wigan to relegation with an emphatic 4-1 win. Theo Walcott and Aaron Ramsey also scored for Arsenal

Whitecaps Teibert Gives Magical Mother's Day Performance

Vancouver Whitecaps' Russell Teibert scored his first two MLS goals in a single game towards a 3-1 win over the defending champion LA Galaxy. After the match he dedicated his performance to his mom

Manchester City Fires Manager Roberto Mancini

Manchester City has fired coach Roberto Mancini following the team's failure to defend the Premier League title and shocking defeat to Wigan in the FA Cup final

Ben Watson Injury-Time Header Wins FA Cup for Wigan

Ben Watson buried an injury-time header as Wigan Athletic captured the FA Cup for the first time with a 1-0 upset win over favorites Manchester City

Aurelien Collin lifts Sporting Kansas City past Houston Dynamo

Center back Aurelien Collin scored the lone goal in the 73rd minute as Sporting Kansas City snapped Houston Dynamo's 36-game home unbeaten streak with a 1-0 victory

David Moyes to Replace Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United

Everton manager David Moyes will take Sir Alex Ferguson's place as Manchester United's boss. Moyes has already told Everton that he will leave when his contract expires this summer

Manchester United Manager Alex Ferguson to Step Down

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson will step down at season's end, capping a 26-year reign as one of the most famous and successful coaches in any sport

Own Goal Lifts Chelsea Over Manchester United

A deflected late shot by Juan Mata carried Chelsea to a close 1-0 victory over 10-man Manchester United, strengthening its bid for a place in next season's UEFA Champions League

Claudio Bieler Shines as Sporting Kansas City blanks Chivas USA

Claudio Bieler recorded a brace and Graham Zusi added a goal and an assist as Sporting Kansas City snapped a two-game losing skid with an easy 4-0 win over 10-man Chivas USA

Vicious Punch from Young Player Kills Utah Soccer Referee

A youth soccer referee, who was viciously punched in the head by a 17-year-old player, died after a week in coma. The Unified Police Department said 46-year-old Ricardo Portillo died around 9:33 PM

Van Persie Hat-Trick Propels Manchester United to 13th Premier League Title

Robin van Persie completed a hat-trick in the first half to propel Manchester United to its 13th Premier League title with a 3-0 rout of Aston Villa

Liverpool Fines Luis Suarez for Biting Chelsea Defender

Liverpool has fined striker Luis Suarez an undisclosed amount for biting Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic during their recent Premier League showdown

David Beckham Declares Lionel Messi Best Soccer Player in World

David Beckham has declared Lionel Messi the best player in the world, saying rival Cristiano Ronaldo hasn't reached the level of the Barcelona superstar. The 37-year-old Beckham added that Messi is alone in his class as a player

Robin van Persie Ends Scoring Drought as Man United Wins

Robin van Persie ended a two-month goal drought with a penalty kick as Manchester United moved a step closer to regaining the Premier League crown with an easy 2-0 victory over Stoke

Galaxy Salvage Draw with Toronto FC as Landon Donovan Returns

Jose Villareal delivered a stunning stoppage-time goal to help the defending champion Los Angeles Galaxy salvage a 2-2 draw with Toronto FC before 18,335 spectators at BMO Field

Dempsey Scores Lone Goal as US Downs Costa Rica in World Cup Qualifying

Clint Dempsey scored the game's lone goal as the US men's national team overcame a blizzard to edge Costa Rica, 1-0, earning three crucial points

Clint Dempsey Named Captain for World Cup Qualifiers

Midfielder Clint Dempsey has been named U.S. captain for the team's World Cup qualifiers against Costa Rica and Mexico

Wayne Rooney Powers Manchester United over Reading

Wayne Rooney scored his 11th goal as Manchester United moved closer to a record 13th Premier League title with a 1-0 triumph over Reading. Rooney delivered the game's lone goal in the 21st minute

Real Madrid and Barcelona Avoid Clash in UEFA Quarterfinal

Spanish giants Real Madrid and Barcelona have avoided a showdown in the 2013 UEFA Champions League after being separated in the quarterfinal draw

Swansea Inflicts Serious Blow to Wigan's Premier League Campaign

Dwight Tiendalli scored the go-ahead goal in the 76th minute as Swansea inflicted another serious blow to Wigan Athletic's quest to escape Premier League relegation with a 3-2 win

Christian Benteke Hat-Trick Lifts Aston Villa over Sunderland

Christian Benteke recorded a hat-trick in the second half to carry Aston Villa to a 6-1 victory over Sunderland at Villa Park, moving five points clear of the Premier League relegation zone

Chelsea Blanks Swansea, Secures Premier League Top-Four Spot

Oscar and Frank Lampard scored in the first half as Chelsea secured its spot in the top four of the Premier League standings with a 2-0 win over Swansea at Stamford Bridge

Tim Cahill Shines as Red Bulls edge Toronto FC

Tim Cahill scored two goals, including a go-ahead header in the 89th minute, to carry the New York Red Bulls to a 2-1 win over Toronto FC in front of 20,009 fans at BMO Field

Tottenham Scores Three Quick Goals, Stuns Manchester City

Tottenham Hotspur staged a stunning comeback, scoring three goals in a seven-minute span late in the second half to upset defending Premier League champion Manchester City, 3-1

Per Mertesacker Tallies Lone Goal as Arsenal Edges Fulham

Per Mertesacker scored on a close-range header just before the break as Arsenal moved back to third place in the Premier League standings with a 1-0 victory over Fulham

Toronto-Dallas MLS Showdown Ends in Draw

Justin Braun and Darel Russell scored in the final six minutes to help Toronto FC salvage a 2-2 draw with FC Dallas in their MLS showdown at BMO Field. The victory kept Toronto FC unbeaten at home

Tomas Rosicky Shines as Arsenal Edges West Bromwich Albion

Tomas Rosicky scored in each half to carry a 10-man Arsenal side to a crucial 2-1 Premier League victory over West Bromwich Albion at the Hawthorns

US Earns Scoreless Draw with Mexico in World Cup Qualifying

The US men's national soccer secured a scoreless draw with Mexico in the CONCACAF Hexagonal at Estado Azteca, earning just its second World Cup qualifying point on Mexican soil

FIFA Dismisses Costa Rica Appeal Over Loss to US

FIFA has dismissed Costa Rica's protest of last Friday's 1-0 loss to the United States in a World Cup qualifying game that was played in a snowstorm in Commerce City, Colorado

Alvarez scores in 89th minute as Chivas salvages draw with Galaxy

Carlos Alvarez scored a late goal in his Major League Soccer debut to help Chivas USA salvage a 1-1 draw with the LA Galaxy in the first SuperClasico showdown

Steven Gerrard Penalty Kick Lifts Liverpool Past Tottenham

Steven Gerrard buried the go-ahead penalty kick in the 82nd minute as Liverpool kept its hopes of cracking the top four alive in the Premier League with a 3-2 victory over Tottenham

Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho Sympathizes with United over Nani Ejection

Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho expressed sympathy for Manchester United when it lost Nani to a red card that doomed its chances in the Champions League. Without Nani, Manchester United lost to Real Madrid, 2-1

After Coming Out, Robbie Rogers Could Return to MLS

After revealing he's gay, former US national team winger Robbie Rogers announced that he might join a Major League Soccer team this season to resume his playing career.

Liverpool Blanks Newcastle for Biggest Premier League Road Win

Jordan Henderson and Daniel Sturridge buried two goals each as Liverpool recorded its biggest Premier League road victory this season, blanking Newcastle United, 6-0

Luis Suarez Failed to Grasp Seriousness of Bite

Liverpool's Luis Suarez failed to grasp the 'gravity and seriousness' of his bite on Chelsea's Branislav Ivanovic during their match, according to an independent panel

After Bayern Munich Route, Barcelona to Spend $65M on New Players

After suffering a 4-0 drubbing at the hands of Bayern Munich in the Champions League, Barcelona will earmark 50 million euros or $65 million to buy new players and bring in new faces from its B squad

Chelsea's John Terry willing to sacrifice playing time

Chelsea captain John Terry expressed his support for Rafael Benitez's rotation system regardless of his playing time. Terry emphasized that he wants nothing more than to get to the Champions League

Real Madrid Overtakes Manchester United as Most Valuable Soccer Team

Real Madrid has overtaken Manchester United as the world's most valuable soccer franchise at $3.3 billion, according to Forbes Magazine. Manchester United slipped to No. 2 with a value of $3.1 billion

Chelsea, Benfica Take Decisive Edge in Europa Quarterfinals

Chelsea came through with a crucial victory in their Europa League play after the Blues downed FK Rubin Kazan 3-1 in their first leg of the quarterfinals

Sporting Kansas City Deals Impact first loss

Claudio Bieler ended Sporting Kansas City's 197-minute scoring drought with a goal in the fifth minute while Graham Zusi added an insurance score, dealing the Montreal Impact their first MLS loss

Own Goal Lifts Manchester United Past Sunderland

Premier League leader Manchester United defeated Sunderland, 1-0, for its seventh straight victory Saturday, thanks to an own goal by Titus Bramble in the 27th minute

Houston Dynamo extend unbeaten home streak to 33

Warren Creavalle and Giles Barnes scored their first career MLS goals to help the Houston Dynamo extend their home unbeaten streak to 33 games with a 2-1 win over the Vancouver Whitecaps

Frank Lampard Scores 200th Goal, Lifts Chelsea Past West Ham United

Frank Lampard and Eden Hazard scored in each half to carry Chelsea to a 2-0 Premier League victory over West Ham United. The win vaulted Rafa Benitez's side to third place

Manchester United Sees Red After Loss to Real Madrid

A red card handed out to Manchester United player Nani in their European Champions League match against Real Madrid turned the tie on its head

Nani Red Card was 'Amazing'

Manchester United assistant manager Mike Phelan described Sir Alex Ferguson as 'too distraught' to face the media following their 2-1 loss to Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League

Key Suspect in Soccer Match-Fixing Scandal Arrested in Italy

The Italian police have made a significant breakthrough in the investigation into the global soccer match-fixing network with the arrest of a key suspect behind the alleged rigging of some 680 worldwide matches

Shinji Kagawa Nets Hat-trick as Manchester United blanks Norwich

Shinji Kagawa recorded his first hat-trick to carry Manchester United to a 4-0 blanking of Norwich City. The win restored United's 15-point lead over defending champion Manchester City

Midfielder Ryan Giggs Signs One-year Extension with Manchester United

Ryan Giggs has signed a one-year contract with Manchester United, ensuring that his decorated football career will extend into his 40s. The extension will keep Giggs with the team until June 2014

Former US soccer player Robbie Rogers admits he's gay

Former US national team midfielder Robbie Rogers marked the announcement of his retirement by revealing he's gay. On his blog, the Rogers said he was afraid to reveal his sexuality while actively playing

Manchester United - Real Madrid Showdown Ends in Draw

Danny Welbeck scored on a header in the first half and Cristiano Ronaldo responded with the equalizer 10 minutes after as the showdown between Manchester United and Real Madrid ended in a 1-1 draw

Ryan Giggs, Robin van Persie Power Manchester United Past Everton

Ryan Giggs and Robin van Persie recorded first-half goals as Manchester United extended its Premier League lead with a 2-0 blanking of Everton. The win put United 12 points ahead of Manchester City

AC Milan VP's Racist Slur Against Mario Balotelli Caught on Video

AC Milan vice president Paolo Berlusconi's racist slur against Mario Balotelli caused an outrage in Italy. Berlusconi was attending a political rally when he made the comments that were caught on video

David Beckham Signs Five-Month Deal with Paris St-Germain

Soccer superstar David Beckham inked a five-month deal with Paris St-Germain with his compensation going to charity. Beckham was most recently a member of the MLS champion Los Angeles Galaxy

Varney, McCormack Score as Leeds Eliminates Tottenham from FA Cup

Luke Varney and Ross McCormack each scored as Leeds eliminated Premier League team Tottenham Hotspur from the FA Cup with a 2-1 win in the fourth round

Chelsea's Eden Hazard Awaits Further Punishment for Kicking Ballboy

Behind 2-0 on aggregate and just 10 minutes remaining in a Capital One Cup semifinal match against Swansea, Chelsea's Eden Hazard kicked a ballboy on the sideline after he lost patience

Jack Wilshere Goal Powers Arsenal Past Swansea City

Jack Wilshere fired a bullet from 20-yards out with just four minutes left in regulation time as Arsenal advanced to the fourth round of the FA Cup with a 1-0 win over Swansea City

Van Persie, Vidic Goals Lead Manchester United Past Liverpool

Robin van Persie and Nemanja Vidic delivered a goal each to carry Premier League leader Manchester United past archrival Liverpool, 2-1

Real Madrid Settles for Scoreless Draw with Osasuna

Defending Spanish League champion Real Madrid failed to gain ground on Barcelona as it settled for a scoreless draw with last-place Osasuna. With the draw, Real Madrid drops 15 points behind Barcelona

Goalline Technology to Make World Cup Debut in 2014

FIFA has announced that goalline technology will be used during the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. It has invited official bids for the software ahead of this summer's Confederations Cup

Inter Milan Fined for Racial Taunts on Mario Balotelli

Lega Serie A has fined Inter Milan 50,000 euros after some of its fans directed racial taunts at AC Milan striker Mario Balotelli. Several supporters were also seen waving inflatable bananas

Who's the New Face of the MLS?

Now that David Beckham has exited the MLS, current soccer stars name who should be the new face of the league

Puncheon and Davis Score Early as Southampton Shocks Manchester City

Jason Puncheon and Steven Davis scored in the first half as Southampton dealt Manchester City's hopes of defending the Barclays Premier League crown a serious blow with a 3-1 victory

Europol Looking into Alleged Match-Fixing

A senior crime fighter revealed that authorities are investigating 680 games across the globe after discovering alleged match-fixing in two Champions Leagues matches

US Women Crush Scotland in Coach Sermanni Debut

Christen Press buried two goals in the first 32 minutes as the United States women's national team made a winner out of coach Tom Sermanni in his debut with a 4-1 victory over Scotland

Den Bosch FC Apologizes to Jozy Altidore for Racist Chants

Dutch football club FC Den Bosch has apologized to AZ of Alkmaar's striker Jozy Altidore for the racist chanting he received from a small group of spectators during a match

AC Milan Acquires Troubled Striker Mario Balotelli from Man City

AC Milan has reached an agreement with Manchester City to acquire troubled Italian striker Mario Balotelli. Milan has reportedly paid $27 million to get Balotelli

Landon Donovan Expected to Return to LA Galaxy

Midfielder Landon Donovan is expected to return to the Los Angeles Galaxy this season but the team has no idea when will that happen

Dempsey Injury-Time Goal Lifts Tottenham Into Tie vs Man United

American Clint Dempsey hit an injury-time goal to help Tottenham Hotspur salvage a 1-1 tie with Premier League leader Manchester United

Michu, Graham Score as Swansea Tops Chelsea in Capital One Cup

Michu scored his 16th goal of the season and Danny Graham added a late score as Swansea defeated Chelsea, 2-0, in the first leg of their Capital One Cup semifinal encounter

Lionel Messi Wins Ballon D'or Title for Fourth Straight Time

Lionel Messi made history anew when he became the first player to capture FIFA's prestigious Ballon d'Or title for a fourth time. The Barcelona forward beat Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo and teammate Andres Iniesta

Liverpool Holds Off Mansfield Town to Advance in FA Cup

Liverpool continued to gain dividends from bringing Daniel Sturridge in the fold as the 23-year-old forward scored in the 7th minute and Luis Suarez added one more in the 59th minute to lift the Reds over Mansfield Town 2-1

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says he'll stick with job

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger isn't quitting despite enduring more disappointment. The Gunners boss has felt pressure after a Champions League loss to Bayern Munich followed their losses to Blackburn and Bradford

Manchester City blanks Leeds, books FA Cup quarterfinal berth

Sergio Aguero delivered two goals as Manchester City eased through to the quarterfinal round of the FA Cup with a lopsided 4-0 triumph over Leeds United

Kazim-Richards helps Blackburn eliminate Arsenal from FA Cup

Colin Kazim-Richards scored against his boyhood heroes as the Blackburn Rovers booked a spot in the quarterfinal round after eliminating Arsenal from the FA Cup with a 1-0 triumph

Michael Essien Says La Liga Better than Premier League

Ghanaian midfielder Michael Essien feels like the play in the Spanish League is far better than the rough-housing nature of the English Premier League

Barcelona Locks in Lionel Messi Up to 2018

Barcelona secured the service of perhaps the best football player of the present era for at least five more years after striker Lionel Messi agreed to a two-year deal

Honduras Stuns United States in FIFA World Cup Qualifier

Jerry Bengtson scored a go-ahead goal late in the second half as Honduras capitalized on its home field advantage to top the United States, 2-1, in their FIFA World Cup qualifying match

Forbes Places Manchester United's Value at $3.3B

Manchester United became the first sports team to be valued more than $3 billion after a surge in club's shares on the New York Stock Exchange, according to Forbes Magazine

Lionel Messi Scores Four Goals Against Osasuna, Sets Another Record

Lionel Messi made history again by becoming the first player to score in 11 consecutive Spanish La Liga matches when he delivered four goals in Barcelona's 5-1 domination over Osasuna

Subdued Excitement as South Africa Hosts Africa Cup of Nations

South Africa is hosting this year's Africa Cup of Nations soccer tournament, but you would not know it to look around Johannesburg. It is a far cry from the mania that washed over South Africa when it hosted the 2010 FIFA World Cup

Pep Guardiola to Coach Bayern Munich

Bayern Munich has signed Pep Guardiola for a three-year coaching deal beginning next season.He replaces Jupp Heynckes, 67, who is completing his third stint as Bayern coach

Van Persie Late Goal Lifts Man United into Tie with West Ham

Robin Van Persie delivered once again for Premier League leader Manchester United, netting a crucial injury-time equalizer to help salvage a 2-2 tie with West Ham

Mets Interested in Hosting MLS Squad at Citi Field

The Mets are interested in bringing in an MLS squad to Queens. According to City Councilman Peter Vallone Jr., the team is 'very interested and fully capable' of hosting MLS action at Citi Field

Suarez Nets Pair as Liverpool Blanks Sunderland

Luis Suarez scored twice and Liverpool continued its winning ways after blanking Sunderland, 3-0, in their English Premier League match at Anfield

Swansea Draws United; Chelsea Batters Villa

Swansea tied the game, 1-1, to keep Manchester United from extending their lead in the title race to six points. In the other match, Chelsea smashed Aston Villa for eight unanswered goals

Stoppage Time Goal Powers Manchester City Over Reading

Gareth Barry scored on a header in stoppage time as Manchester City eked out a 1-0 win over Reading in their English Premier League match

Chelsea Dominates Leeds United in FL Cup Quarterfinals

Chelsea brushed off a sluggish start as they scored five goals in the second half to beat Leeds United, 5-1, in their quarterfinal match

Injured Terry to Miss Chelsea's Club World Cup Campaign

Captain John Terry's knee ligament injury will prevent him from seeing action for Chelsea at the FIFA Club World Cup. Terry suffered the injury in a collision with Liverpool striker Luis Suarez

Messi Injury Not as Serious as Feared

Lionel Messi suffered a bone bruise in Barcelona's Champions League game against Benfica. He was taken off on a stretcher after colliding with goalkeeper Artur Morae but was back in the gym

Galaxy Silence Dynamo to Win Second Straight MLS Cup

Omar Gonzalez, Landon Donovan and Robbie Keane scored in the second half as the Los Angeles Galaxy captured their second straight MLS Cup via a 3-1 victory over the Houston Dynamo

QPR Fires Mark Hughes, Hires Harry Redknapp as New Skipper

After failing to deliver a win in 12 Premier League games, Queens Park Rangers has terminated Mark Hughes and hired Harry Redknapp as its new manager. QPR sits at the bottom of the standings

Former Player Elliott Backs Chelsea Sacking of Di Matteo

Former Chelsea defender Paul Elliott feels the decision to sack Roberto Di Matteo as manager is justified. 'Results and performances haven't been to the level of a club of this magnitude'

Real Madrid Boots Manchester City Out of Champions League

Premier League defending champion Manchester City was booted out of the Champions League group stage for the second straight year after settling for a 1-1 draw with Real Madrid

Rap Star Snoop Lion Plans to Invest in Glasgow Celtic

Snoop Lion, the hip-hop star formerly known as Snoop Dogg, is planning to infuse some financial investment in Scottish Premier League team Glasgow Celtic

Galaxy - Dynamo arrange MLS Cup final clash

Despite a 2-1 loss to the Seattle Sounders, the Los Angeles Galaxy advanced to the 2012 MLS Cup final via a 4-2 aggregate and arranged a rematch of last year's championship showdown

Houston Dynamo Tops DC United to Advances to MLS Cup Final

Houston Dynamo's Cinderella campaign continues as Oscar Boniek Garcia scored a goal in the first half while their defense stood firm up the final minute to eliminate DC United with a 1-1 tie

Late Goal Lifts Manchester United Past Chelsea

Substitute Javier Hernandez buried a late goal as the Manchester United ended Chelsea's unbeaten Premier League start with a 3-2 victory at Stamford Bridge

Carlos Tevez Delivers as Manchester City Escapes Swansea

Carlos Tevez delivered a goal in the 61st minute to lift defending champion Manchester City past Swansea, 1-0, in a Premier League showdown at Etihad Stadium

Ajax Puts Manchester City on Brink Of Early Exit in Champions League

Dutch champion Ajax put Premier League titlist Manchester City on the brink of a second straight group-stage exit with a 3-1 victory in a Champions League showdown

Lionel Messi Extends Barcelona Deal Until 2018

Lionel Messi agreed to stay with Barcelona until 2018, when he will be 31. Messi's contract has been periodically updated since he made his first-team debut in October 2004

Cazorla Hat Trick Powers Arsenal Past Reading

Spanish midfielder Santi Cazorla tallied a hat trick to lead Arsenal to a 5-2 triumph over English Premier League cellar-dweller Reading

Manchester City Tops Newcastle in Premier League

Yaya Toure scored Manchester City's third goal to seal the win against Newcastle, 3-1. The reigning champions enjoyed a 2-0 lead before the break with goals from Sergio Aguero and Javi Garcia

Lorrie Fair Gives Pointers to Afghan Women Soccer Team

Former U.S. Olympic soccer player Lorrie Fair staged a clinic for the Afghanistan women's soccer team in Kabul that was set up by the State Department

Wayne Rooney's Brace Powers Manchester United Past Reading

Responding to the call of manager Sir Alex Ferguson to find the back of the net more often, Wayne Rooney scored two goals to help Manchester United carve out a 4-3 victory over Reading

Messi, Iniesta, Ronaldo Up for Top FIFA Honor

Lionel Messi, Andres Iniesta and Cristiano Ronaldo form the final three-man shortlist for the FIFA Ballon d'Or award

Manchester City Blanks Aston Villa, Grabs Premier League Top Spot

Carlos Tevez and Sergio Aguero buried two goals each as defending champion Manchester City blanked Aston Villa, 5-0, to grab the top spot in the Premier League standings

Twitter Attracts Investments for Spanish Soccer Club Real Oviedo

Real Oviedo raised 274,000 Euros in nine days from supporters who learned about the sale of club shares through Twitter

Barcelona's Lionel Messi Named Top La Liga Player

Barcelona striker Lionel Messi was named best player in the recently concluded La Liga 2011-02 season, beating Real Madrid duo Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema for the award

US Soccer Coach Klinsmann Picks Altidore, 19 Others for Friendly

After missing two crucial World Cup qualifying games, Jozy Altimore was among 20 players chosen by US men's soccer national team head coach Jurgen Klinsmann for a friendly against Russia

Dynamo Heats Up in Second Half Tops DC United

The Houston Dynamo shook off their sluggish play in the first half and exploded with three goals in the second to take the first leg of their Conference Finals showdown against D.C. United

Dzeko 87th-minute Goal Lifts Manchester City Past Tottenham

Substitute Edin Dzeko delivered the game-winning goal in the 87th minute as Manchester City edged Tottenham Hotspur, 2-1, to stay within striking distance of Premier League leader Manchester United

Queens Park Rangers, Everton Settle for 1-1 Draw

An own goal by Queens Park Rangers goalkeeper Julio Cesar allowed a depleted Everton side to escape with a 1-1 draw

Juan Mata Scores Twice as Chelsea Rally Past Tottenham

Juan Mata scored twice and Daniel Sturridge struck in stoppage time to seal Chelsea's come-from-behind 4-2 victory over the Tottenham Hotspur

Dempsey Stars as US Soccer Team Advances to CONCACAF Final

Clint Dempsey scored twice as the US national soccer team clinched a spot in the final round of the CONCACAF World Cup with a 3-1 victory over Guatemala

Premier League, Top Soccer Clubs Acting Soft Over Racial Issues

Kick it out Chairman Lord Herman Ouseley blasted the English Premier League for their failure to make necessary measures following racially-charged incidents involving Luis Suarez and John Terry

Van Persie's Clutch Goal Lifts United over City in Manchester Derby

Robin Van Persie flicked a free-kick into the net at stoppage time as Manchester United averted a second half collapse to beat rival Manchester City 3-2 in a pulsating Manchester Derby showdown

Messi Sets Record for Most Goals Scored in Calendar Year

Lionel Messi scored twice to break the 40-year record for most goals scored in a calendar year. With his 86th goal, Messi eclipsed German legend Gerd Mueller's record of 85

Man City, United Score Big Wins to Take Clear EPL Leadership

Manchester City and Manchester United have now set themselves apart from the rest of the pack as both teams registered big victories Wednesday to lord on top of the English Premier League standings

Benteke Late Goal Pushes Aston Villa Past Reading

Christian Benteke scored a late goal to push Aston Villa past Reading at Villa Park. He climbed above the Royals defense and his downward header flew past Federici with 10 minutes left

Manchester United Scores Three Goals in Nine Minutes, Downs QPR

Jonathan Evans, Darren Fletcher and Javier Hernandez scored three goals in nine minutes as Manchester United defeated cellar-dweller Queens Park Rangers, 3-1, to grab the Premier League top spot

Javier Hernandez Sparks Manchester United Past Aston Villa

Substitute Javier Hernandez scored two goals as Manchester United fought back from a two-goal deficit en route to a 3-2 win over Aston Villa to extend its Premier League lead to four points

Victor Bernardez Free Kick Carries Quakes Past Galaxy

Defender Victor Bernardez drilled a free kick in stoppage time to lift the San Jose Earthquakes to a thrilling 1-0 win over the defending champion Los Angeles Galaxy

Van Persie Delivers as Manchester United Takes Top Spot

Striker Robin van Persie scored early against his former team as Manchester United grabbed the Premier League top spot with a 2-1 victory over Arsenal

Own Goals Send Red Bulls-United Showdown to 1-1 Draw

The New York Red Bulls and D.C. United surrendered an own goal apiece to end the first leg of their Eastern Conference semifinal in a 1-1 draw

Goalkeepers Shine as Real Salt Lake and Seattle Battle to Scoreless Tie

Goalkeepers hogged the spotlight as Real Salt Lake and the Seattle Sounders battled to a scoreless draw in the first leg of their Western Conference semifinal

Chelsea Nets Come-From-Behind Win Over Manchester United

Eden Hazard scored a game-tying penalty shot while Sturridge and Ramires found the back of the net in the extended period as Chelsea completed a 5-4 come-from-behind win over Manchester United

Giroud Goal Helps France Tie Spain in World Cup Qualifying

Substitute forward Olivier Giroud buried a goal in extra time to carry France to a 1-1 draw over defending champion Spain in a qualifying match for the 2014 World Cup

Pedro Rodriguez Delivers Hat Trick as Spain Blanks Belarus

Pedro Rodriguez scored a hat trick as defending champion Spain stretched its unbeaten World Cup qualification run to 47 games with a 4-0 blanking of Belarus

Donovan and Shea Ruled Out of US Soccer Play Due to Injuries

Midfielders Landon Donovan and Brek Shea have been ruled out for the US national soccer team's two World Cup qualifying matches due to injuries

Chelsea Rips Norwich City, Solidifies Premier League Top Spot

Chelsea tightened its grip on the Barclays Premier League top spot, grabbing a clear four-point cushion with a convincing 4-1 victory over Norwich City

Chelsea Ends Arsenal's Unbeaten Premier League Start

Striker Fernando Torres and Juan Mata scored as Chelsea solidified its hold on the Premier League leadership with a 2-1 victory over Arsenal

Manchester United Beats Newcastle, Secures Place in Capital One 4th Round

Tom Cleverley scored his first Manchester United goal as the Red Devils escaped with a 2-1 victory over Newcastle United to secure a place in the Capital One Cup fourth round

Manchester United Defender Vidic to Miss Two Months After Knee Surgery

Manchester United captain Nemanja Vidic will miss two months of action after undergoing right knee surgery, inflicting another blow to the team's depleted defense

Van Persie Hat Trick Lifts Manchester United Past Southampton

Manchester United's acquisition of Robin van Persie started to pay dividends as the striker tallied a hat-trick to lift Man U to a come-from-behind 3-2 win over Southampton

Manchester City Crushes Queens Park Rangers

Edin Dzeko and Carlos Tevez scored a goal apiece in the second half to lead defending champion Manchester City to a 3-1 victory over a tough Queens Park Rangers

Chelsea Blanks Newcastle, Takes Premier League Lead

Chelsea blanked Newcastle United, 2-0, for its third straight win to stay on top of the Barclays Premier League standings

Leg Injury Sidelines Manchester United Striker Wayne Rooney

Striker Wayne Rooney will be sidelined four weeks after suffering a leg injury in Manchester United's 3-2 Premier League win over Fulham

Footballers Give Mexico First-Ever Olympic Gold; Top Brazil in Final

Striker Oribe Peralta scored twice and Mexico finally captured its first-ever Olympic gold medal with a 2-1 triumph over heavy favorite Brazil in the men's soccer finals at Wembley Stadium

Manchester United Has Tepid NY Stock Market Debut

Manchester United did not perform as expected during its much-anticipated stock market debut Friday, raising just $234 million from 16.7 million shares to finance the debt-riddled team

USA Women's Soccer: Redemption

It was a game of redemption for Team USA. A chance to face again on the world stage the foes who outkicked them for the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup title

Swedish Soccer Star Zlatan Ibrahimovic Signs with French Team

French club Paris Saint-Germain made the biggest deal in club's history by signing Swedish soccer star Zlatan Ibrahimovic to a three-year deal worth $17 million a year

Serie A Powerhouse Roma Acquires Midfielder Michael Bradley

American midfielder Michael Bradley has officially joined Serie A powerhouse A.S. Roma after signing a four-year deal with the Italian club

Van Persie Penalty Kick Lifts Manchester United Past Liverpool

Robin van Persie buried a penalty shot in the 81st minute to lift Manchester United to a 2-1 win against a short-handed Liverpool side in their Barclays Premier League match

Premier League: Cole Powers Chelsea over Stoke

Defender Ashley Cole scored his first Premier League goal in two years in the 85th minute to lift Chelsea to a 1-0 victory over Stoke City

Ronaldo's Last-Minute Goal Lifts Real Madrid Past Man City

Karim Benzema and Cristiano Ronaldo scored back-to-back goals in a span of three minutes as Real Madrid defeated Premier League champion Manchester City, 3-2, in the UEFA Champions League

Mourinho Berates Real Madrid's Lackluster Performance

Unable to contain his disappointment, Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho berated his team for its lackluster performance that resulted in a 1-0 loss to Sevilla

Pia Sundhage Steps Down as US Women's Soccer Coach

Pia Sundhage stepped down as mentor of the United States women's soccer team to pursue a coaching job in her native country Sweden. Sundhage led the US to two Olympic medals and a runner-up finish in last year's World Cup

Bayern Munich Snares Javi Martinez for Record $50M Transfer Fee

Bayern Munich has acquired midfielder Javi Martinez from Athletic Bilbao after shelling out a $50 million transfer fee, the richest in the 50-year history of the Bundesliga

Sunderland Acquires Winger Johnson From Manchester City

Sunderland has acquired the services of England international Adam Johnson from Manchester City for an undisclosed fee

Johan Cruyff Blasts Mourinho for 'Only One' Tag

Former Barcelona coach and soccer legend Johan Cruyff has criticized Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho for branding himself with 'the Only One' moniker

USA Women Defeat Japan to Bag Soccer Gold Medal

Carli Lloyd scored two goals and the U.S. women's soccer team avenged its 2011 World Cup loss to Japan with a 2-1 victory to win the Olympic gold medal for the third straight time

Usain Bolt Eyes Tryout with Manchester United

Usain Bolt, the fastest man on the planet and the 100-m Olympic gold medalist, wants to bring his lightning-quick speed to the Manchester United

Morgan Lifts US Women's Soccer Team Past Canada, Into Finals

Alex Morgan headed in the game-winning goal in extra time to lift the United States women's soccer team to a 4-3 victory over Canada and into the gold-medal game at London Olympics

Chelsea Captain Terry Maintains He is Not Racist

Former England captain John Terry vehemently denies accusation that he 'snapped' and spouted a racial obscenity after being taunted by another player

Roberto Mancini Signs Five-Year Deal with Manchester City

Roberto Mancini has agreed to a fresh five-year managerial contract with Premier League champions Manchester City

Gervinho Powers Arsenal Rout of Southampton

After two scoreless draws against Sunderland and Stoke, Arsenal is finally showing its offensive prowess after routing Southampton, 6-1, for its second straight win in the Barclays Premier League

Malaga Striker Saviola Calls Messi 'Best Active Player'

Malaga striker Javier Saviola has picked Barcelona star Lionel Messi over Portuguese skipper Cristiano Ronaldo as the best player in the world actively playing

Usain Bolt Could Play in Friendly for Manchester United

World's fastest man Usain Bolt may get his chance to play for Manchester United in a charity match against Real Madrid

Zenit Shells Out $62.9M Transfer Fee to Porto for Hulk

Brazilian striker Hulk has signed a five-year deal with Zenit St. Petersburg of Russia after completing a transfer from Porto for a reported $62.9 million fee

How Football Continues to Influence Spanish and Italian Politics

At peak moments, sport, which can bring millions of joyful citizens on to the streets in celebration of World Cup successes, has shown itself capable of transforming the very idea of a nation and its politics

Tevez's 100th Goal Helps Man City Salvage Draw with Liverpool

Forward Carlos Tevez buried his 100th Barclays Premier League goal in the 80th minute to help defending champion Manchester City salvage a 2-2 draw with Liverpool

Everton Spoils Van Persie Manchester United Debut

Midfielder Marouane Fellaini scored on a strong header in the 57th minute to help Everton spoil Robin van Persie's Premier League debut with a 1-0 victory over Manchester United

Petric Scores Twice as Fulham Blanks Norwich City

Striker Mladen Petric scored twice in his debut and assisted one more as Fulham opened its Barclays Premier League campaign in impressive fashion, blanking Norwich City, 5-0

Japan Shocks Spain in Olympic Soccer Opener

Japan produced the biggest shock so far in Olympic soccer as it edged World Cup and European Champion Spain, 1-0

Eddie Johnson Stoppage-time Goal Lifts MLS All-Stars Past Chelsea

Seattle Sounders striker Eddie Johnson ripped a right-footer in the first minute of stoppage time to lift the MLS All-Stars past Chelsea, 3-2, in the MLS All-Star Game

Brazil Keeper Rafael Suffers Elbow Injury Out for Olympics

Brazil's hopes of winning its first Olympic gold medal have suffered a big blow as goalkeeper Rafael Cabral suffered a right elbow injury and was ruled out of the London Games

Manchester United Eyes Brazilian Midfielder Lucas Moura

Premier League powerhouse Manchester United is working on a deal that will bring Sao Paulo midfielder Lucas Moura to the Red Devils

Landon Donovan Named MLS All-Star for Record 12th Time

Los Angeles Galaxy midfielder Landon Donovan was named to a MLS-record 12th consecutive All-Star Game. Donovan will headline the team that will face reigning European champions Chelsea

David Beckham Surprise Omission from Great Britain's Olympic Soccer Team

David Beckham helped bring the Olympics to London but he won't get to play in them. Beckham was left off the final 18-man squad

Spain Tops Portugal in Penalty Shootout, Advances to Euro Final

Defending champion Spain advanced to the final of the European Championship for the second straight time after edging Portugal, 4-2, in a penalty shootout

Germany Posts Record 15th Straight Win

Germany booked a place in the semifinal round of the European Championship 2012 in historic fashion, hammering Greece, 4-2, for a record 15th consecutive win

Greece Faces Daunting Task vs Germany in Euro 2012 Quarterfinals

Greece faces a Herculean task versus Germany in today's Euro 2012 Championship Quarterfinal Matchup. Here's a preview of a matchup that has meaning on and off the pitch

Ronaldo's Header Powers Portugal into Euro 2012 Semis

Cristiano Ronaldo scored in the second half as Portugal edged the Czech Republic, 1-0 to gain a place in the semifinals of the Euro 2012. Portugal will take on the winner of the Spain-France matchup

Portugal Edges Denmark; Germany Tops Netherlands

Substitute Silvestre Varela saw action just in time, scoring the game-winning goal in the 87th minute giving Portugal a crucial 3-2 win over Denmark in Group B. Germany defeated Netherlands, 2-1

Czechs Drub Greece; Poland Ties Russia

Czech Republic bounced back from an opening-game loss to powerhouse Russia by drubbing Greece, 2-1. Co-host Poland forced Russia to a 1-1 draw

Italy Hopes to Get Key Players Back vs Germany

Italy is doing everything it can to ensure that three injured key players will see action when it takes on Germany in the semifinal round of the 2012 European Championship

Spain and Portugal Ready for Euro 2012 Semi-final Battle

Portugal hopes to put a stop to Spain's plans to retain their title and win a third major international championship in a row

England and France Move On to Euro 2012 Quarterfinals

Wayne Rooney played hero for England, scoring the game-winning goal to defeat co-host Ukraine, 1-0, in Group D. France lost to Sweden, 2-0, but still advanced to the final eight

Spain And Italy Move on to Euro 2012 Quarterfinal Round

Defending champion Spain needed a late goal from substitute Jesus Navas to knock out Croatia, and advance to the quarterfinal round. Italy also advanced by blanking Ireland, 2-0

Germany and Portugal March into Euro 2012 Quarterfinals

Cristiano Ronaldo, criticized for his lack of form early in the tournament, delivered when it mattered most, scoring two goals to lift Portugal past the Netherlands, while Germany defeated Denmark to advance

England and France Battle to Draw at Euro 2012

England and France battled to a 1-1 tie to start their campaign in the European Championship 2012 Group D

Italy Ties Defending Champion Spain; Croatia Dumps Ireland

Rather than yield a positive result, Spain's false nine formation backfired as the reigning European champion was held to a 1-1 draw by Italy in the opening match of European Championship 2012 Group C

Italy Tops England in Penalty Shootout

Italy barged into the semifinals of the European Championship after beating England, 4-2, via penalty shootout

Alonso Sparks Spain Past France into Semifinals

Midfielder Xabi Alonso scored two goals to help defending champion Spain cruise into the European Championship semifinal with a comfortable 2-0 win over France

Coach Del Bosque Signs Contract Extension with Spain

Coach Vicente del Bosque has signed a contract extension with Spain, sticking with the team until its title defense in the 2014 World Cup in Brazil and beyond

Czechs and Greeks Advance to Euro 2012 Soccer Quarterfinals

Czech Republic and Greece posted crucial victories to advance to the quarterfinal stage of the European Championship 2012. The Czechs defeated Poland, 1-0 while Greece beat Russia, 1-0

Fernando Torres Stars in Spain's 4-0 Win Over Ireland

Fernando Torres found the back of the net twice while David Silva and Cesc Fabregas scored a goal each as defending champion Spain cruised to a 4-0 victory over Ireland

Denmark Shocks Netherlands; Germany Edges Portugal

Denmark scored the first major upset, shocking heavy favorites Netherlands, 1-0 in the opening match of Group B or otherwise known as 'Group of Death'. In another Group B match, Germany defeated Portugal, 1-0

Russia Trounces Czech Republic; Poland-Greece Draw

Substitute goalkeeper Przemyslaw Tyton made a huge save, blocking Giorgos Karagounis' penalty-kick in the 71st minute to hold Greece to a 1-1 draw in the opening match of the Euro Championship 2012 in Group A. Russia romped over Czech Republic, 4-1

Sweden Ends Euro 2012 Preparation with Win vs Serbia

Brazil Downs United States in Exhibition Soccer Match

Soccer Bridges Distance Between Manchester City and Abu Dhabi

Manchester City Wins Premiere League Crown After 44 Years

Premier League: Chelsea Falls to Liverpool

Champions League: Bayern Munich Edges Real Madrid in Shootout

Champions League: Chelsea Knocks Barcelona Out in Semifinals

Landon Donovan Continues Offensive Resurgence for Galaxy

Chelsea Holds Off Aston Villa Behind Ivanovic, Torres

United States Men's Soccer Team Fails In Olympic Qualifying Bid

Manchester City Stays on Top of Premier League

Reyna and Meola Elected to National Soccer HOF

Obertan Scores in Stoppage Time, Newcastle downs Blackburn

Hernandez, Berbatov's Goals Steer Man United Past Stoke City

U.S. Women Blank Canada in CONCACAF final

Arsenal Stumbles Late Against Fulham Putting Chelsea Back in Top Four

Sunderland Stuns Manchester City to Cap Wild Weekend

Embattled Luis Suarez Starts for Liverpool Pending Appeal of 8-Game Ban

Manchester City Maintains Premier League Lead with Win Over Arsenal

Manchester City Remains Unbeaten in Premier League Play

Cardiff, Liverpool, Manchester City Advance to Semifinals of Carling Cup

Death of Wales Manager Gary Speed Overshadows Pair of Premier League Matches

Adebayor Nets Pair in Tottenham Win vs West Brom

Greek Soccer Turns Ugly

Spurs Top Cottagers for Key Win; Bolton Routs Stoke

Yaya Toure Header Lifts Man City Over Queens Park Rangers

Manchester City Maintains Premier League Lead with Win Over Wolves

Carling Cup: Manchester City Rips Wolverhampton

Balotelli Sparks Manchester City to Dominant Win Against Manchester United

Spanish Soccer Squad Unleashes True Form Against South Korea

Landon Donovan Hat Trick Powers United States Past Scotland

Drogba and Cech Lift Chelsea Past Liverpool for FA Cup Crown

Barcelona's Messi Sets European Season Goal Record

Dalglish Optimistic of Liverpool's Chance in FA Cup Final

Man City Rips Wanderers; Man U-Everton Draw

Arsenal Nets Costly Scoreless Draw with Chelsea

Barcelona Up Against It in Champions League and La Liga

Athletic Bilbao Boots Out Manchester United

Everton and Sunderland Battle to Draw in FA Cup Match

Liverpool and Stoke move on in FA Cup

Rooney Scores Twice as Man U Edges Liverpool

Van Persie Goals Rally Arsenal past Aston Villa

Liverpool Takes out Manchester United in FA Cup Thriller

Copa del Rey: Barca Eliminates Real Madrid

Manchester United Stunned by Blackburn

Beckham Loves L.A.: Soccer Star to Remain with Galaxy

Beckham Considering Return to Galaxy

Italian Probe into Match Fixing Leads to 17 Arrests

Barca Super-Scorer David Villa Out Six Months

Barcelona Takes Clasico from Real Madrid

Poland, Ukraine Get Top Draws at 2012 Euro

FIFA President Sepp Blatter Facing Calls for His Resignation

Qatari World Cup Draws Unions' Attention

Premier League: Olsson, Scharner Help West Brom Edge Ashton Villa

Sergio Aguero's Late Game-Winner Lift Manchester City Over Villarreal

EUFA Champions League: Barca Solves Viktoria Plzen; Chelsea Rips Racing Genk

Manchester City Moves to Top of Table

Wayne Rooney Out Three Euro Matches for Kick at Foe

U.S. Soccer Team Falls to Ecuador; Canada on Top in World Cup Qualifying

Offensive-Minded Coach, Goal Scorers Boost US Soccer Team

Chelsea Edges Bayern Munich in Shootout, Wins Champions League Trophy

More EU Nations Threaten Boycott of Euro 2012 Over Tymoshenko

Manchester City Blanks Manchester United
Moves Closer To Premier League Crown

Torres Hat-trick Steers Chelsea Past QPR

David Beckham's Olympic Dream Still Alive

Manchester City Revives Premier League Title Hopes

UEFA Champions League: Chelsea Tops Belfica; Real Madrid Pummels Apoel

Lionel Messi Makes Champions League History

Pele: 'Messi Doesn't Match Up to Me in Soccer'

England Soccer Coach Fabio Capello Quits

Fans of Rival Soccer Teams Clash in Egypt, 73 Killed

Rare Trick: Dempsey-led Fulham Rips Newcastle

Dempsey Hat Trick Leads Fulham to Victory

Manchester United Knocks Manchester City Out

Arsenal Pleased with Thierry Henry's Return

Gareth Bale Nets Pair as Tottenham Blanks Norwich City

Heading Soccer Ball Linked with Brain Injuries

North Carolina Edges Charlotte for NCAA Men's Soccer Title

Donovan Goal Helps Galaxy Win MLS Cup Over Dynamo

MVP of MLS: D.C. United attacker Dwayne De Rosario

MLS: Galaxy Pull Away From Real Salt Lake to Advance To MLS Cup

MLS: Dynamo Back in MLS Cup After 2-0 Victory over Sporting Kansas City

MLS: Sporting KC Ends Colorado Title Defense

Europa League: Natkho Free-Kick Lifts FC Rubin Kazan Over Tottenham

Spurs Edge Arsenal; Fulham and Chelsea Win In Romps

Hargreaves Has Successful Return to Action For Man City in Carling Cup

Manchester United Claims Premiership Top Spot with Win Over Chelsea

Klinsmann Opens Coaching Stint On Decent Note

Never-Say-Die Attitude Propels Japan to Victory Over USA In Women's FIFA World Cup Finals

Mexico Roars Past United States For Second Straight Gold Cup Title

Clint Dempsey Lifts United States Past Panama Into Gold Cup Finale

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