A state prosecutor for the northeastern region of Catalonia has lodged a lawsuit against Lionel Messi for fraud in unpaid income tax amounting to 4 million euros ($5.3 million).   The...

Brazil arrives at the one-year mark to the World Cup on Wednesday admitting to mistakes in its preparations but vowing to get its act together in time.   After facing difficulties getting...

Japan will have a golden opportunity to see how far it has advanced under coach Alberto Zaccheroni when the team plays at the Confederations Cup in Brazil.   Under coach Takeshi Okada, Japan...

It has become the standard for teams from the Oceania Confederation to be the source of curiosity and amused speculation when they qualify to play in world football tournaments, and this year's...

Manchester City has signed Spain winger Jesus Navas from Sevilla, its second major move of the offseason.   City says in a statement Tuesday that the "27-year-old right winger has...

The Court of Arbitration for Sport has rejected an attempt by Spanish club Malaga to overturn a UEFA ban from next season's Europa League over previously unpaid debts.   At a hearing...

Mexico won the gold medal at the London Olympics, and it will use the same base of young players to make an impression at the Confederations Cup.   Mexico last played in the event in Germany...

Coach Luiz Felipe Scolari said Brazil's victory over France in its last match before the Confederations Cup has put the team on the right track to win the World Cup warm-up tournament for the...

The Canadian Soccer Association says it has suspended a provincial association over its refusal to let turban-wearing children play.   The organization said Monday it had to intervene...

Fenerbahce faces a second expulsion from the Champions League within three seasons after the Turkish giant, its president and four other club officials were charged by UEFA in a long-running...