Stoppage Time: Where is CONCACAF's Mexico punishment?

For spectators at professional sporting events, there is a fine line between creating an intimidating home atmosphere and bringing the proceedings into disrepute, but common sense dictates where that divide lies.

Toronto FC places Dunfield on waivers

Toronto FC announced Thursday that the club has placed midfielder Terry Dunfield on waivers.

FILE - In this April 29, 2013 file photo, employees rollout lawn turf at the National Stadium during reconstruction of the stadium in Brasilia, Brazil. No matter how well Brazil does hosting the Confederations Cup, it will be hard to say the country succeeded in its preparations. There were delays and cost overruns in stadiums across the country, few infrastructure projects were completed and the nation’s capacity to host the tournament was put in doubt several times.

With WCup a year away, Brazil vows to be ready

Brazil is a year from the World Cup, admitting to mistakes in its preparations but vowing to be ready in time. Photo Gallery Available

USA's Eddie Johnson (18), second from right, is hugged by USA's Brad Evans, upper right, after Johnson scored a goal against Panama in the second half of a World Cup qualifier soccer match, Tuesday, June 11, 2013, in Seattle. Looking on at left is Geoff Cameron (20) and at right is Jozy Altidore (17). USA defeated Panama, 2-0.

ESPN scores with US-Panama soccer broadcast

The United States' 2-0 victory over Panama on Tuesday night was ESPN's second most-watched and second highest-rated World Cup qualifying or international friendly game telecast.

Argentina's Lionel Messi leaves the field after a 2014 World Cup qualifying soccer match against Colombia in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Friday, June 7, 2013. The match ended 0-0.

Ex-Barcelona president says Messi paid his taxes

Former Barcelona president Joan Laporta is defending Lionel Messi against allegations of tax fraud, a case that experts say could carry a prison sentence for the Argentina star. Photo Gallery Available

United States cruises past Panama in World Cup qualifying

Jozy Altidore and Eddie Johnson scored on either side of the intermission on Tuesday as the United States cruised to a 2-0 victory over Panama in 2014 World Cup qualifying at CenturyLink Field.

Panama goalkeeper Jaime Penedo, right, gets up off the turf after coming out to challenge USAs Eddie Johnson (18), but Johnson put his shot in for a goal in the second half of a World Cup qualifier soccer match, Tuesday, June 11, 2013, in Seattle. USA defeated Panama, 2-0.

US beats Panama 2-0 in World Cup qualifying

Jozy Altidore continued his scoring run. Eddie Johnson earned a moment to remember getting a goal before his raucous home crowd that matched the hype that came with playing a World Cup qualifier in Seattle. Photo Gallery Available

In this June 8, 2013 image made from video provided by Associated Press Television, Libyans run for cover after fighting broke out outside the office of Libya Shield pro-government militia in Benghazi, Libya. The violence which left dozens of people dead broke out Saturday when protesters stormed a base belonging to Libya Shield, a grouping of pro-government militias tasked with maintaining security. The protesters were demanding militias leave their camp and submit to the full authority of Libya's security forces.

Togo soccer players refuse qualifier in Libya

Togo players are refusing to play a World Cup qualifier in Libya after recent violence there led FIFA to move Friday's game from Benghazi to the capital, Tripoli. Photo Gallery Available

Stoppage Time: U.S. finds itself halfway to Brazil

Chants of "We are going to Brazil!" rang out around CenturyLink Field in Seattle Tuesday night from American soccer fans shortly after Eddie Johnson's 53rd-minute goal.

USOC keeps interested eye on 2020 Olympic race

U.S. Olympic Committee leaders are playing the role of interested observers in the bidding process for the 2020 Games, hoping they can learn something from Istanbul, Madrid and Tokyo as they try to land the Olympics.

Colombia holds off Peru

Colombia strengthened its hold on second place in the final South American 2014 World Cup Qualifying group on Tuesday after posting a comfortable 2-0 victory over Peru at the Estadio Metropolitano Roberto Melendez.

Ibrahimovic lifts Sweden past Faroe Islands

Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored twice to help Sweden to a 2-0 victory over the Faroe Islands in World Cup qualifying action on Tuesday.

Newell's thumps Union to remain top

Newell's emerged from the weekend's Argentine slate at the top of the table following its 5-0 demolition of Union on Monday.

Argentina soccer player sent off for harming dog

An Argentine soccer player was expelled from a minor league game and fired from his team for mistreating a dog that wandered onto the field.

Hiddink extends Anzhi contract

Guus Hiddink has extended his contract with Russian side Anzhi, it was announced Tuesday.

Iranian spectators, cheer, prior to start of Iran and Lebanon soccer match in their Asian qualifiers for 2014 World Cup, at the Azadi (Freedom) stadium in Tehran, Iran, Tuesday, June 11, 2013. Iran won the match 4-0.

Qatar eliminated from 2014 World Cup qualifying

Qatar, the 2022 World Cup host, was eliminated in qualifying for next year's tournament on Tuesday night and Denmark put itself in nearly as dismal a position. Photo Gallery Available

FILE - In this June 2, 2013 file photo, fans arrive at the Maracana stadium before a friendly soccer game between Brazil and England in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, On the field, the Confederations Cup can give Brazil’s national team a major boost in its quest to win a sixth World Cup title next year. Off the field, the eight-team tournament will offer the first hints about where the country stands in its preparations for FIFA’s main event in 2014.

Brazil set for Confed Cup despite difficulties

Even if the Confederations Cup goes off without a hitch, the troubled preparations for the tournament have turned up the pressure on Brazil for the year ahead. Photo Gallery Available

Chelsea's new manager Jose Mourinho speaks to the media during a press conference at Chelsea's Stamford Bridge stadium in London, Monday June 10, 2013. Mourinho has been reappointed coach of Chelsea for the second time.

'Happy One' Mourinho wants to create stability

With the bravado toned down and the swagger subdued, Jose Mourinho presented himself as the "Happy One" on Monday and promised a more tranquil second spell as Chelsea manager. Photo Gallery Available

Spain's Santiago Carzola # 20 drives the ball chased by Haiti's Jean Sony Alcenat #2, during the first half of an exhibition match between the Spain National Soccer team and the Haiti Soccer Team, at Sun Life Stadium in Miami Gardens on Saturday, June 8, 2013.

Spain 2, Haiti 1

Spain wins, but Haiti gets a star

World Cup champion Spain’s talented squad beat Haiti in a friendly, but the star of the show was Haiti’s Donald Guerrier Wilde. Photo Gallery Available

Spain's Fernando Torres #9 umps for the ball as Haiti's goalkeeper Frandy Montrevil #1, defends, during the first half of an exhibition match between the Spain National Soccer team and the Haiti Soccer Team, at Sun Life Stadium in Miami Gardens on Saturday, June 8, 2013.

Spain-Haiti notebook

Haitian fans enjoy match despite loss

Their team lost, but Haitian fans felt proud.

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