How 1 immigrant high schooler soared, despite detainmentTRENTON, N.J. — He was born on the Fourth of July, an irony he would learn to appreciate later, during the dark period of his life, when liberty and freedom came to mean something far more real than words in his high school history book. European soccer authorities approve new guidelines to stop racist behavior in stadiumsLONDON — European soccer authorities have approved new guidelines for referees to act against racism in stadiums. The governing body also says games could be called off because of offensive chants. UK regulator says BSkyB premium channels should be available to more platformsLONDON — British Sky Broadcasting’s premium sports and movie channels should be more broadly available through other television platforms, Britain’s communications regulator said Friday, adding that it may force a wholesale offer of the services. Heroes’ welcome in Pyongyang for World Cup-bound North Korean soccer teamSEOUL, South Korea — North Korea’s soccer team returned home Saturday to a rousing heroes’ welcome, complete with a brass band and bouquets, after securing a spot in the World Cup for the first time in more than 40 years. Political football: Iran’s soccer players wear green in apparent election protestSEOUL, South Korea — It was a simple gesture — green tape wrapped around a wrist — but its symbolism resonated half a world away. Iran’s opposition stages another mass rally in Tehran over disputed electionTEHRAN, Iran — An amateur video shows another mass rally of opposition supporters in Tehran and state TV also reported the protest over disputed presidential election. Ahmadinejad protesters expand fight in streets, shout opposition from Tehran’s rooftopsTEHRAN, Iran — Protesters battled police over Iran’s disputed election and shouted their opposition from the rooftops Sunday, but President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad dismissed the unrest as little more than “passions after a soccer match” and drew his own huge rally of support. Held down by apartheid, Soweto takes on a new life as soccer’s World Cup approachesJOHANNESBURG — Having seen one impossible dream come true — the death of apartheid — Soweto is getting ready for another: the arrival of soccer’s World Cup, the most-watched sporting event on the planet. $131M for Ronaldo? European soccer shows American sports counterparts how to wheel and dealAnother reason to love European football: Owners who really wheel and deal. European soccer clubs show American sports counterparts how to wheel and dealAnother reason to love European football: Owners who really wheel and deal. FIFA wants to keep looking at so-called ‘6+5′ rule, despite concerns that it’s illegalNASSAU, Bahamas — FIFA will continue exploring a much-debated plan that would restrict clubs to a maximum of five foreign players in starting lineups, yet stopped short for the second straight year of calling for a definitive vote on the idea. Soccer’s governing body thriving in economic crisis, nets $184M profit in 2008NASSAU, Bahamas — The global economic downturn is not hurting soccer’s governing body. FIFA opens Congress with tribute for 31 fans killed at World Cup qualifying matchesNASSAU, Bahamas — FIFA president Sepp Blatter urged nations Wednesday to avoid treating fans like “prisoners and wild animals” by using fences to hold them back in cramped stadiums, saying such a move would help avoid further fatal tragedies. Quota rule, doping and World Cup on the agenda for FIFA’s annual meetingNASSAU, Bahamas — Hundreds of soccer power brokers descended on the Bahamas a few days ago, some of them billionaires arriving aboard mammoth private yachts, others by charter jet from Dubai and a handful on commercial planes from Miami. Jack Warner re-elected president and Chuck Blazer retained at general secretary of CONCACAFNASSAU, Bahamas — Jack Warner has been re-elected as president and Chuck Blazer as general secretary of CONCACAF by the FIFA executive committee. 3 fans arrested after Italian Cup final; questions raised over Champions League safetyROME — Three fans have been arrested and five police officers injured in disturbances connected to an Italian Cup soccer final between Sampdoria and Lazio. Soccer administrators get it wrong again: Asian vote for FIFA post casts sport in bad lightTick a box, pick a candidate to represent Asian soccer on the world stage. You’d think it would be clean and simple. Champions League referee who faced death threats after Chelsea game ready for next matchOSLO — The Norwegian referee who faced death threats after a Champions league semifinal between Chelsea and Barcelona said he is eager to get back on the pitch. UEFA names 4 Euro 2012 host cities in Poland, but only 1 so far in UkraineBUCHAREST, Romania — UEFA chose four cities in Poland to host matches at the 2012 European Championship on Wednesday but said tournament co-host Ukraine could wind up with only two venues unless it makes major infrastructure improvements in the next six months. Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard voted Footballer of the Year by England’s journalistsLONDON — Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard has been voted Footballer of the Year by England’s Football Writer’s Association after the midfielder’s efforts helped put the Reds in contention for their first Premier League title since 1990. Mazzei, Pele’s confidant and former Cosmos coach, dies in Brazil at 78SAO PAULO — Julio Mazzei, who helped persuade Pele to play in the United States and coached the Cosmos to a North American Soccer League title in 1982, has died. He was 78. Premier League to address British government concerns by enforcing new financial rulesLONDON — England’s Premier League will address British government concerns over the finances and ownership of top clubs by enforcing new rules, including a more stringent examination of those running teams. Frantisek Straka to replace Petr Rada as Czech Republic soccer coachPRAGUE — Frantisek Straka was selected as the Czech Republic’s new soccer coach on Tuesday, replacing Petr Rada, who was fired last month because of poor results in World Cup qualifying. Malaysia cancels Intercontinental Cup youth soccer tournament over swine flu threatKUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Malaysian soccer officials have canceled next month’s Intercontinental Cup under-23 tournament due to the threat of the spread of swine flu, local media reported Tuesday. FC Dallas goalkeeper Dario Sala out 4-6 weeks with injury to left kneeFRISCO, Texas — FC Dallas goalkeeper Dario Sala will miss the next four to six weeks with a knee injury. Fletcher, Abidal, Alves set to miss Champions League final after UEFA rejects appealsNYON, Switzerland — European soccer’s governing body has upheld the decisions that ruled out Manchester United’s Darren Fletcher and Barcelona’s Eric Abidal and Dani Alves from the Champions League final. Norway, Denmark and Scotland win extra spots in next season’s Europa LeagueGENEVA — Norway, Denmark and Scotland have earned extra places in the qualifying round for next season’s Europa League. Pep Guardiola wins appeal against positive test for nandrolone as a Serie A player in 2001ROME — Pep Guardiola has won his appeal against a positive test for the steroid nandrolone when he played for Brescia in the Serie A in 2001. Mexican soccer returns to normal, with a few notable exceptionsMEXICO CITY — Mexican soccer returned to normal this weekend, with a few glaring differences. Joseph, Reis lift Revolution into draw with FireBRIDGEVIEW, Ill. — Shalrie Joseph’s goal in the 49th minute and Matt Reis’ diving save in the closing seconds allowed the New England Revolution to escape with a 1-all draw against the Chicago Fire on Saturday night. |
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