Nation Nov 05 Cristiano Ronaldo announces his international retirement from Portugal By Tales Azzoni, Associated Press
World Nov 03 Spanish police investigating after soccer player dies following on-field collision Under Spanish law, deaths from non-natural causes, including accidents, are subject to judicial investigation. By Joseph Wilson, Tales Azzoni, Associated Press
World Oct 15 Infantino apologizes to FIFA Council for World Cup furor but leaves critics unhappy Gianni Infantino apologized to FIFA's ruling council on Thursday for “mistakes” in his secretive investment plan for the World Cup but didn’t give details sought by his toughest critics who want to oust him as the president of soccer’s governing… By Graham Dunbar, Associated Press
World Oct 01 What to know about the Man City scandal and charges against the Premier League soccer team In a stunning verdict announced Tuesday, the Premier League published a statement confirming Manchester City was guilty of almost all of the 115 charges leveled against the Abu Dhabi-controlled club for alleged breaches of financial rules. Here’s a closer look… By Steve Douglas, Associated Press
World Sep 06 Infantino to stand for re-election as FIFA president despite failed World Cup sell-off plan Despite widespread calls for him to step down, FIFA said Infantino will seek next year to win a fourth and final term in office through 2031. By James Robson, Associated Press
Aug 01 Infantino abandoned his World Cup equity plan after seismic FIFA backlash. Here's what to know By Graham Dunbar, Associated Press “Having listened carefully to all the views, it has become clear that the project has created divisions of a nature that, regardless of the level of support, are no longer in the interest of the objective set out in the… Continue reading
Jul 31 Senior FIFA executive says staff were deceived over Infantino's World Cup sell-off plan By Graham Dunbar, Associated Press Kevin Lamour wrote that staff were “deceived” by Infantino’s lack of openness in planning the sale over recent months and “deserve better than contempt and intimidation.”… Continue reading
Jul 20 Watch 7:10 The highlights and controversies of the 2026 World Cup By Stephanie Sy, Karina Cuevas, Bridget Craig There was a hero’s welcome for the Spanish soccer team as they arrived in Madrid, where throngs of fans cheered their triumphant World Cup win. Spain’s victory ended Argentina and its star Lionel Messi’s reign, and caps off a tournament… Continue watching
Jul 19 PHOTOS: Spain wins the World Cup by beating Argentina 1-0 on Ferran Torres' goal in extra time By Tim Reynolds, Associated Press Denying Lionel Messi a second straight title in what he has indicated would be his final World Cup match, Torres came off the bench and scored in the 106th minute and Spain ended Argentina’s reign with a 1-0 win on… Continue reading
Jul 19 Goals, technology and hydration breaks: How the biggest World Cup in history will be remembered By James Robson, Associated Press The supersized tournament delivered thrilling action on the field, with upsets, dramatic comebacks, spectacular goals and standout performances by the biggest stars of the game. Continue reading