Soccer is Growing at all Levels in China
When Tan Ruyin hit the net from 40 meters out at the Rio Olympic Women’s Soccer Tournament, the ripples were felt around the world....
Former FIFA Head Remains Target of Ethics Committee Investigation
Former FIFA President Sepp Blatter remains the target of the world governing body’s Ethics Committee as the committee’s Investigatory Chamber announced it opened formal...
FIFA Ethics Committee Opens Proceedings Against Blatter and Two Former Top Officials
The Investigatory Chamber of FIFA's Ethics Committee has opened formal proceedings against banned former FIFA President Sepp Blatter, ex-secretary general Jérôme Valcke and Markus...
Hope Solo Suspended Six Months for Calling Swedish Team a ‘Bunch of Cowards’ at...
United States women’s goalkeeper Hope Solo has been banned from representing her country for six months for describing the Swedish team as a “bunch...
Neymar Cements his Place Among Legends as Brazil Claims Olympic Soccer Gold
It may have taken until the eve of the Closing Ceremony, but Rio 2016 has finally fully burst into life for the locals with...
Of the Golden Stars of Rio and Those Who Made All Medals Shine Brighter
Who was the biggest star of the 2016 Olympics? It depends on your point of view.
From a global perspective, the answer is undoubtedly...
Football is the Global Leader in China, What about Softball?
A recent program on the BBC on development of football (soccer) in China, about bringing high and overpriced pro-athletes to help get it started, said it hopes...
Former FIFA President and IOC Member Joao Havelange Dies at Age 100
Former FIFA President João Havelange has died at the age of 100 in Rio, having been hospitalized since July with pneumonia. Havelange became FIFA President...
French Midfielder Pogba Receives Record Offer
Resigning French midfielder Paul Pogba, Manchester United pays a record 89 million Pound Sterling, surpassing the 85 million Pounds Real Madrid paid Tottenham for...
Premier League Soccer Match Streamed Live on Facebook for First Time
TWayne Rooney's testimonial match between Manchester United and Everton this Wednesday will make history as the first ever game between Premier League teams to...
