FIFA: No suspect bets on qualifier

FIFA has found no evidence of suspicious bets on a World Cup qualifier refereed by an official later suspended for alleged involvement in match-fixing.

UEFA investigates ref over four-penalty friendly

Bulgarian referee Anton Genov is being investigated by UEFA after irregular betting patterns emerged over an international friendly in which he awarded four penalties.

Streak for cash, and not how you think

Blake Thompson won $1 million playing Streak for the Cash. Page 2 found out how he plans to spend it.

Chambily calls for Domenech departure

A member of the French Football Federation's governing body, Guy Chambily, has called for national team coach Raymond Domenech to be replaced.

Muscat prepares for 500th league match

He'd probably say it doesn't matter, but Kevin Muscat's Melbourne Victory teammates want to give their skipper a milestone to remember this weekend.

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Ex-Juve director Giraudo given three-year jail term

Former Juventus director Antonio Giraudo has been sentenced to three years in prison for his role in Italy's 2006 soccer match-fixing scandal.

Inter to probe Mourinho's spat with journalist

Inter Milan president Massimo Moratti will look into allegations coach Jose Mourinho was involved in an altercation with a journalist after Sunday's 1-1 Serie A draw at Atalanta.

...forward Benni McCarthy scores a penalty kick in extra time against Chelsea during their English League Cup football match at Ewood Park in Blackburn, north-west England, on December 2, 2009

Six big names on the bubble

Every player wants the chance to perform on the World Cup stage. If they can get there, Ruud Van Nistelrooy and Juan Riquelme are among those who could have a huge impact.

Honduras not to be underestimated

While Honduras lacks a World Cup pedigree, the burgeoning CONCACAF power aims to make up for it with a powerful midfield. Mark Young weighs in.

Sydney raises stakes in World Cup bid

Sydney may outflank Melbourne by securing a soccer World Cup final with a proposed $150 million makeover of ANZ stadium.

AFL, NRL get tough over soccer World Cup

AFL's Andrew Demetriou called on FFA to respect other football codes' needs, claiming Etihad Stadium can't be part of any World Cup 2018 or 2022 bids.

Etihad can't be part of WCup bid: AFL

AFL's Andrew Demetriou called on FFA to respect other football codes' needs, claiming Etihad Stadium can't be part of any World Cup 2018 or 2022 bids.

Etihad 'can't be part of World Cup bid'

AFL's Andrew Demetriou called on FFA to respect other football codes' needs, claiming Etihad Stadium can't be part of any World Cup 2018 or 2022 bids.