Soccer News

6:00 PM
20-November
2009 French Football Federation says "Non!" To ReplayThe French Football Federation turned down Irish requests to replay their World Cup Qualifying playoff, despite the fact French star Thierry Henry admitted to knocking down a pass with his hand before assisting on the tying goal.
Topics: Sports, Soccer

3:19 PM
20-November
2009 'Handball Henry' Says France Should Have Another Futbol Faceoff Vs. IrelandHours after FIFA turned down a request to replay the controversial France vs. Ireland World Cup Qualifying Playoff, the 'perpetrator' of the goal, Thierry Henry, said a rematch would be a fair solution. Henry's assist, off a handball, allowed France to tie the score 1-1.
Topics: Soccer, Sports

2:57 PM
20-November
2009 FIFA Issues Worldwide Ban On Iraqi Football After Nation Disbands Own AssociationIraq received a worldwide ban from international soccer play Friday. The ban follows the seizure of the Iraqi Football Association headquarters by security forces after the nation disbanded its own football association.
Topics: Soccer

12:06 PM
20-November
2009 Egypt Threatens To Withdraw From International Soccer CompetitionThe Egyptian FA is threatening to withdraw its national side from International competition in the ongoing row with Algeria.
Topics: Soccer

8:23 AM
20-November
2009 Beckham Says He Never Considered Leaving L.A. GalaxyDavid Beckham said he never considered leaving the MLS' L.A. Galaxy, despite being booed on his return from a loan spell last January at AC Milan.
Topics: Soccer, Sports

   

7:44 AM
20-November
2009 Irish Eyes Aren't Smiling: FIFA Denies Replay; Algeria, Egypt Tensions GrowFIFA rejected calls to replay the World Cup Qualification Playoff from the Irish Football Association, and Egypt recalled its Algerian envoy following a playoff defeat.
Topics: Soccer

11:43 AM
19-November
2009 Irish Ire: Football Association Of Ireland Asks FIFA To Replay Game After French GoalThe Irish Football Association has asked FIFA to replay the World Cup Qualifying match between France and the Republic of Ireland after Thierry Henry's handball. The uncalled violation resulted in France's tying goal.
Topics: Soccer

6:56 AM
19-November
2009 World Cup Lineup Completed; France Handed LifelineAll 32 places at next summer's World Cup in South Africa have now been filled after France, Portugal, Greece, Slovenia and Algeria book their places on a dramatic night.
Topics: Soccer

12:05 AM
19-November
2009 France, Uruguay, Algeria, Greece, Portugal Complete 2010 World Cup FinalistsFrance defeated Ireland, Greece took down Ukraine, Algeria overtook Egypt, Portugal won over Bosnia and Uruguay drew with Costa Rica Wednesday to round off the 32 finalists for the World Cup 2010 in South Africa.
Topics: Soccer, Sports

2:33 PM
18-November
2009 Salpigidis Goal Gives Greece 1-0 Win Vs. Ukraine In World Cup QualifierDimitrios Salpigidis scored in the 31st minute, powering Greece to a 1-0 win over Ukraine Wednesday in a FIFA World Cup 2010 qualifying match at Olympic Stadium. The win propelled Greece into the World Cup.
Topics: Soccer, Sports