FIFA warns Iraq to stop meddling in soccer

Iraq faces suspension from world soccer if it does not restore the disbanded national federation by Thursday.

Va Commonwealth fires soccer coach

Virginia Commonwealth University has fired men's soccer coach Tim O'Sullivan.

Iraq Olympic committee disbands soccer federation

Iraq could face action from FIFA after its Olympic committee dissolved the Iraqi Football Association.

Mexican striker Antonio De Nigris dies in Greece

Officials at Greek club Larissa say Mexican striker Antonio de Nigris has died in the central Greek city.

Stuart Holden of the Houston Dynamo takes a shot on goal against the Los Angeles Galaxy in the first half during the 2009 MLS Western Conference Championship at The Home Depot Center on Friday.

Clark, Holden, Castillo added to US roster

Houston Dynamo midfielders Ricardo Clark and Stuart Holden have been added to the U.S. roster for Wednesday's exhibition game against Denmark following their team's elimination from the Major League Soccer playoffs.

Maradona hit with two month ban

Argentina coach Diego Maradona has been banned from football for two months following his media outburst in the aftermath of a World Cup qualifier in October.

Argentina soccer coach Diego Maradona arrives at the FIFA headquarters in Zurich, Switzerland, Sunday, Nov.15, 2009. Maradona is summoned to the headquarters of soccer's governing body FIFA to explain his expletive-filled rant last month. The outburst, aimed at the Argentine media, came during a news conference after his team clinched a spot in the World Cup in South Africa. The FIFA disciplinary panel could ban him from games at next year's World Cup.

FIFA bans Maradona from soccer for 2 months

FIFA handed Argentina coach Diego Maradona a two-month ban from all soccer activities on Sunday for his expletive-filled rants after his team qualified for the 2010 World Cup. Photo Gallery Available

Robert Enke' s wife Teresa, left, is comforted by an unidentified woman in front of the coffin prior to the mourning ceremony for the German goalkeeper Robert Enke, who committed suicide on Nov.10,2009, at the soccer stadium in HanNover, Germany, Sunday Nov.15,2009.

Tens of thousands gather for Enke's memorial

More than 45,000 fans gathered Sunday at the Hannover stadium for a memorial service for Germany goalkeeper Robert Enke, whose suicide has shaken the country. Photo Gallery Available

Miami FC fans cheer after a goal against the Charleston Battery during the 2008 USL season opener at Tropical Park.

Miami soccer fans: Time to support Cup bid

So, you say you love soccer, eh? Say you're a die-hard, you will be glued to the World Cup broadcasts from South Africa next summer and would play hooky from work if the World Cup were to ever come to South Florida.

New Zealand's Chris Wood celebrates his team's win over Bahrain in the World Cup qualifying playoff second leg soccer match at Westpac Stadium in Wellington, New Zealand, Saturday.

New Zealand qualifies for World Cup

Rory Fallon scored the lone goal in the 44th minute and Mark Paston saved a penalty kick, as New Zealand defeated Bahrain, 1-0, on Saturday to qualify to the World Cup for the first time since 1982.

New Zealand's coach Ricki Herbert, center, celebrates his team's win over Bahrain in the World Cup qualifying playoff second leg soccer match at Westpac Stadium in Wellington, New Zealand, Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009. New Zealand defeated Bahrain, 1-0.

New Zealand, Cameroon, Nigeria reach World Cup

New Zealand reached the World Cup for the first time since 1982, with Cameroon and Nigeria also qualifying Saturday for next year's soccer showcase in South Africa. Photo Gallery Available

U.S. falls to Slovakia, 1-0

Marek Hamsik converted a penalty kick in the 26th minute, and Slovakia defeated the United States 1-0 on Saturday in a friendly between 2010 World Cup qualifiers.

Argentina's coach Diego Maradona arrives for a press conference in Madrid Thursday Nov. 12, 2009. Argentina will play Spain next Saturday in a friendly soccer match in Madrid.

Maradona to face FIFA over profane rant at media

Diego Maradona faces a FIFA disciplinary panel Sunday that could ban the Argentine coach from games at next year's World Cup because of his expletive-filled rant. Photo Gallery Available

US players Michael Bradley, left, and Jonathan Bornstein, right, stretch during a practice session in Bratislava, Slovakia on Friday, Nov. 13, 2009. The U.S. faces Slovakia in a friendly match on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009.

US awaits Slovakia in World Cup warmup

The U.S. soccer team gets to see what life is like without scoring leader Landon Donovan. Photo Gallery Available

In this photo released by the Portuguese Football Federation, Portuguese soccer player Cristiano Ronaldo is attended to by Portuguese doctor Henrique Jones, left, in Lisbon, Thursday Nov. 10, 2009. Ronaldo will miss both legs of Portugal's World Cup playoff against Bosnia-Herzegovina after the team's doctors ruled that his ankle is still injured. The Portuguese Federation said in a statement that doctors checked the winger's fitness after he flew into Lisbon and agreed with Real Madrid's diagnosis that the player was unfit.

Ronaldo hopes for Madrid return against Barcelona

Cristiano Ronaldo is hoping to return to Real Madrid in time for the derby against Spanish champion Barcelona later this month.

Chivas USA, Preki part ways

Chivas USA announced on Thursday that coach Preki will not be with the club next season.

Galaxy defender Gonzalez wins MLS Rookie of the Year

Major League Soccer announced on Thursday that Los Angeles Galaxy defender Omar Gonzalez has been named the rookie of the year.

USOC turns to Paul Tagliabue for board solutions

The U.S. Olympic Committee turned to former NFL commissioner Paul Tagliabue on Thursday to study how its oft-criticized board does business and determine if changes are needed.

FILE - In this Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2009 file photo Manchester United's manager Alex Ferguson is seen before the Group B Champions League soccer match against Besiktas at Inonu Stadium in Istanbul, Turkey. Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson was banned from the bench for four games, two of them suspended, and fined 20,000 pounds ($32,000; 22,000 euro) on Thursday Nov. 12, 2009 for criticizing the fitness of referee Alan Wiley after a Premier League game.

Ferguson banned for criticizing referee's fitness

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson was banned for four games and fined $32,000 Thursday for criticizing the fitness of a referee after a Premier League game.

Munich's Miroslav Klose, left, and Schalke's Jefferson Fafan, right, challenge for the ball during the German first division Bundesliga soccer match between FC Bayern Munich and Schalke 04 in the stadium in Munich, southern Germany, on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009. (AP Photo/Christof Stache) NO MOBILE USE UNTIL 2 HOURS AFTER THE MATCH, WEBSITE USERS ARE OBLIGED TO COMPLY WITH DFL-RESTRICTIONS, SEE INSTRUCTIONS FOR DETAILS

German striker Klose quarantined over swine flu

Bayern Munich says striker Miroslav Klose and his family have been quarantined after his twin sons came down with swine flu.

Total Soccer | Fútbol Total

MORE STORIES