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Police say Australian World Cup player Volpato has allegedly tested positive for cocaine
The Associated Press | Updated July 24 - 5:27 p.m. | Save Story
Cristian Volpato, who represented Australia at the World Cup, has allegedly tested positive for cocaine and also for speeding, New South Wales state police said Friday.

IOC won't pursue its member Infantino over FIFA red-card ruling at World Cup
Graham Dunbar, Associated Press | Posted July 24 - 11:08 a.m. | Save Story
IOC member and FIFA leader Gianni Infantino will not have to explain to the Olympic body how U.S. President Donald Trump helped to stop a player's ban at the World Cup.

Jürgen Klopp starts Germany coach job with talk of resigning
James Ellingworth, Associated Press | Posted July 24 - 7:32 a.m. | Save Story
Jürgen Klopp made a punchy start to his new job as Germany coach Friday, laying out red lines he'd consider resigning over, even before his turnaround effort with a squad which failed yet again at the World Cup.

Spain coach De la Fuente says Argentina's conduct after World Cup final was 'unacceptable'
Graham Dunbar, Associated Press | Posted July 24 - 4:58 a.m. | Save Story
As FIFA investigates Argentina's conduct after the World Cup final, Spain coach Luis de la Fuente has described the incidents as "intolerable and unacceptable."

Man City signs England international Elliot Anderson for $155M
James Robson, Associated Press | Updated July 23 - 11:56 a.m. | Save Story
Manchester City officially completed the signing of England midfielder Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest on Thursday for a reported 116 million pounds ($155 million).

Italy in crisis: federation sounds out Pep Guardiola and Carlo Ancelotti for coach
Daniella Matar, Associated Press | Posted July 23 - 8:39 a.m. | Save Story
The Italian soccer federation (FIGC) has talked to former Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola and Brazil boss Carlo Ancelotti about taking over the crisis-hit national team.

Trump role in World Cup red-card ruling for Balogun pushes Norway toward FIFA ethics complaint
Graham Dunbar, Associated Press | Posted July 23 - 7:07 a.m. | Save Story
U.S. President Donald Trump's role in clearing Folarin Balogun from a mandatory one-game ban at the World Cup is set to provoke a formal complaint to FIFA ethics investigators.

France expected to announce Zinedine Zidane as its new coach early next week
The Associated Press | Posted July 23 - 3:58 a.m. | Save Story
France's new coach will be announced next Tuesday, when Zinedine Zidane is widely expected to replace Didier Deschamps.

Germany calls news conference as Klopp expected to be named coach
The Associated Press | Posted July 23 - 3:24 a.m. | Save Story
The German soccer federation has called a news conference for Friday when it is expected to present Jürgen Klopp as the next national coach.

Son's big night lifts LAFC to 3-1 win over Real Salt Lake
Sean Walker, KSL | Posted July 22 - 11:47 p.m. | Save Story
Son Heung-Min scored a goal, had a second assist on another, and delivered a cross that deflected in for a third as Los Angeles FC cruised to a 3-1 win over Real Salt Lake at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles.

Casemiro signs with Inter Miami, but MLS investigating the club for possible tampering
The Associated Press | Posted July 22 - 11:08 a.m. | Save Story
Inter Miami announced the signing of Brazil midfielder and five-time Champions League winner Casemiro on Wednesday, and Major League Soccer is now investigating whether the reigning league champion engaged in tampering to get that deal done.

Southampton coach Eckert charged by FA over spying scandal that shocked English soccer
James Robson, Associated Press | Updated July 22 - 10:11 a.m. | Save Story
Southampton coach Tonda Eckert has been charged by the English Football Association for his part in the spying scandal that shocked English soccer last season.

World Cup final between Spain and Argentina watched by roughly 60 million on Fox and Telemundo
David Brandt, Associated Press | Updated July 21 - 5:26 p.m. | Save Story
a complicated logistical undertaking that included three host nations, 16 stadiums, 48 teams, 104 games and endless opportunities for controversy on and off the soccer field.

Morgan Rogers 'so excited' after sealing British record $156.5M move from Aston Villa to Chelsea
The Associated Press | Updated July 21 - 3:55 p.m. | Save Story
The England World Cup forward Morgan Rogers completed his British transfer record move from Aston Villa to Premier League rival Chelsea on Tuesday.

Tebas: Infantino should resign for 'destroying the football industry'
Carlos Rodriguez, Associated Press | Updated July 21 - 1:47 p.m. | Save Story
Gianni Infantino should resign as head of FIFA for "destroying the football industry" by expanding international competitions, La Liga president Javier Tebas said Tuesday.

Messi returns to Argentina for rest after World Cup final loss to Spain
HernÁn Álvarez, Associated Press | Updated July 21 - 1:44 p.m. | Save Story
Lionel Messi arrived back in Argentina on Tuesday for a few days of rest following the World Cup final loss to Spain.

UEFA punishes Bulgarian club for fans' Nazi salutes and disorder at Europa League game
The Associated Press | Posted July 21 - 8:30 a.m. | Save Story
UEFA punished CSKA Sofia on Tuesday for fans' Nazi salutes and violent conduct at a Europa League game with a 50,000 euros ($57,000) fine and a ban on ticket sales.

Missing the World Cup? Relief is on the way next summer with the Women's World Cup in Brazil
Anne M. Peterson, Associated Press | Posted July 21 - 4:00 a.m. | Save Story
It's the women's turn now.

Topps to release a trading card of the photo of a young Messi holding infant Lamine Yamal
The Associated Press | Posted July 20 - 5:58 p.m. | Save Story
Topps is creating a trading card of what became a famous photo during the World Cup of Argentina's Lionel Messi holding Spain's Lamine Yamal, the company said Monday.

