MADRID (AFP) -- A Spanish judge on Thursday, Jan. 25, proposed that disgraced former Spanish football chief Luis Rubiales be tried over the kiss he forced on Women's World Cup star Jenni Hermoso. Spain's Jenni Hermoso (AFP/File photo) In a ruling following his preliminary investigation, judge...
RIO DE JANEIRO (AFP) -- Brazilians paid their last respects Sunday to football legend Mario Zagallo, after the four-time World Cup-winning player and coach died at age 92, the final member of one of the country's greatest footballing generations. Brazil's football legend Mario Zagallo (AFP) Dressed...
SAO PAULO (AFP) -- The first person to win the FIFA World Cup as both a player and coach, Mario Zagallo was as instrumental a figure as any in Brazil's rise to prominence as a global football power. This 12th of July 1998 file photo shows Brazilian national soccer team coach Mario Zagallo during...
MADRID (AFP) -- Spanish World Cup-winning star Jenni Hermoso told a judge on Tuesday, Jan. 2, that the kiss forced on her by disgraced former Spanish football chief Luis Rubiales was "at no point consensual" and that she had come under pressure to defend his actions. Spain's Jenni Hermoso (AFP)...
The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas has turned over the basketball floorings used in the country’s hosting of the FIBA World Cup to the Philippine Sports Commission in a simple ceremony on Thursday, Dec. 21. SBP President Al Panlilio, center, turns over the FIBA courts used in the World Cup...
Filipina-Spanish Alexia Blanco Llacuno is thrilled to be called up and represent the Philippine women’s national football team in future competitions. The 23-year-old’s talent was on full display during the Filipinas’ identification camp led by head coach Mark Torcaso in Orange County,...
Coca-Cola Philippines continues its commitment in harnessing local football talents through various initiatives in the grassroots level following its all-out support to the Filipinas during the FIFA Women’s World Cup last July. The beverage giant organized a football exhibition on Saturday, Dec....
LONDON (AFP) -- Disgraced former Spanish football federation president Luis Rubiales behaved inappropriately towards England players after the Women's World Cup final, according to Football Association chairwoman Debbie Hewitt. Former Spanish football federation president Luis Rubiales (AFP) World...
BUENOS AIRES (AFP) -- Lionel Messi is not ruling out another bid for World Cup glory with Argentina in 2026 despite acknowledging that time is working against him. Argentina's Lionel Messi (AFP) Messi, who recently won his eighth Ballon d'Or, raised the World Cup almost a year ago after starring...
MADRID (AFP) -- The judge leading an investigation into former Spanish football federation chief Luis Rubiales kissing Jenni Hermoso at the Women's World Cup final trophy ceremony has pushed back the footballer's hearing to January. Jenni Hermoso (AFP) Rubiales eventually resigned over the issue --...
LAUSANNE (AFP) -- FIFA on Friday, Nov. 24, confirmed disciplinary proceedings have been opened into the football federations of Brazil and Argentina after a brawl delayed the start of a 2026 World Cup qualifying match. Tuesday's match in Rio de Janeiro's Maracana stadium, which world champions...
SEOUL (AFP) -- South Korea coach Jurgen Klinsmann has called on the Chinese government to release World Cup midfielder Son Jun-ho in time for Christmas. South Korea coach Jurgen Klinsmann (AFP) Beijing's foreign ministry said in May that the 31-year-old had been detained "on suspicion of accepting...
