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Ivanovic header gives Chelsea 2-1 win over Benfica

Wed, 15 May 2013 20:21:29 -0400

AMSTERDAM - Branislav Ivanovic watched from the stands as Chelsea won its first Champions League last season. He eased the pain of missing that match through suspension by scoring an injury time winner Wednesday to give his team a 1-2 victory over Benfica and the Europa League title.

Rio Ferdinand retires from international soccer

Wed, 15 May 2013 04:09:04 -0400

LONDON - England defender Rio Ferdinand has retired from international soccer to focus on his Manchester United career.

Rio Ferdinand retires from international football

Wed, 15 May 2013 04:06:08 -0400

LONDON - England defender Rio Ferdinand has retired from international football to focus on his Manchester United career.

Eusebio back in Amsterdam to inspire Benfica

Tue, 14 May 2013 14:41:30 -0400

AMSTERDAM - Ever since Eusebio scored two goals to lead Benfica to its last European title, the Portuguese team has endured enough final heartache to fill an evening of mournful fado songs in a Lisbon bar.

Blatter attacks tiny Roma fan for racism

Tue, 14 May 2013 09:16:12 -0400

ZURICH - FIFA President Sepp Blatter says he will protest to Italian soccer authorities over a decision to only fine Roma the equivalent of $65,000 after their fans racially abused AC Milan players.

English football set for 5-game minimum racism ban

Mon, 13 May 2013 15:18:52 -0400

LONDON - The English Football Association is due to vote this week to introduce minimum five-game bans for racial abuse.

FIFA proposes tougher sanctions on discrimination

Mon, 06 May 2013 13:11:20 -0400

Teams face being thrown out of competitions or even relegated if their players, officials or fans are found guilty of racism or discrimination under strict proposals put forward by FIFA on Monday.

Mata grabs winner as Chelsea beats Man United 1-0

Sun, 05 May 2013 14:19:27 -0400

MANCHESTER, England - Chelsea seized the initiative in the race for Champions League qualification by beating already-crowned champion Manchester United 1-0 on Sunday, with Phil Jones' late own goal settling a lackluster match at Old Trafford.

Bernstein takes up role on FIFA anti-racism group

Fri, 03 May 2013 12:16:47 -0400

LONDON - Outgoing Football Association chairman David Bernstein has joined FIFA's new anti-racism and discrimination task force.

Chelsea beats Swansea 2-0 in Premier League

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 12:57:08 -0400

LONDON - Chelsea kept up its push for a Champions League spot by beating Swansea 2-0 on Sunday with both goals coming shortly before the halftime break.

Suarez handed 10-game ban for biting opponent

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 12:59:56 -0400

MANCHESTER, England - Liverpool striker Luis Suarez was handed a 10-match ban on Wednesday for biting an opponent during a Premier League game, one of the most severe sanctions meted out by English football for on-pitch misbehavior.