Chile FF president in Miami after resigning amid FIFA probe

SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) The whereabouts of the former president of Chile's soccer federation has been solved.

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It's Argentina vs. Brazil: Neymar in; Messi, Aguero out

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) It's always special when Argentina and Brazil play, even if this time Argentina goes into the match without stars Lionel Messi and Sergio Aguero.

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Rooney plays up to wrestling crowd by slapping WWE star

MANCHESTER, England (AP) Wayne Rooney was goaded into retaliation, and slapped the sportsman. For once, this wasn't the England striker's fiery temperament resurfacing but a playful clash with a WWE star.

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Benzema suing for breach of confidentiality in sex tape case

PARIS (AP) Karim Benzema's lawyer will take legal action against a radio station that published a transcript of a conversation between the France striker and a friend which was recorded as part of the investigation over a sex tape involving national teammate Mathieu Valbuena.

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Howard, Guzan comfortable with Klinsmann rotation plan

MIAMI SHORES, Fla. (AP) Tim Howard spent eight years as the top goalkeeper for the U.S. national team. Brad Guzan took over for a year during Howard's sabbatical.

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The Latest: Mutko says head of Moscow lab resigns

LONDON (AP) The Latest from the IAAF investigation (all time local):

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The Latest: D'Hooghe: Moscow lab shouldn't affect World Cup

LONDON (AP) The Latest from the IAAF investigation (all time local):

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Mutko faces FIFA ethics scrutiny for role in Russian scandal

GENEVA (AP) In a clash of sports mired in crisis, the FIFA ethics committee will study Russian Sports Minister Vitaly Mutko's role in his country's damaging doping scandal.

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With Benzema out, France coach Deschamps considers options

CLAIREFONTAINE, France (AP) France's upcoming matches against Germany and England have extra significance in the absence of first-choice striker Karim Benzema.

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Bob Bradley appointed as Le Havre coach in France

LE HAVRE, France (AP) Former United States coach Bob Bradley is taking over at French second-division club Le Havre.

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Quotes from voters in this week's AP Global Football 10

LONDON (AP) Quotes from voters in this week's Associated Press Global Football 10

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Beckenbauer signed deal with Warner ahead of World Cup vote

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) Franz Beckenbauer signed a contract promising a now disgraced FIFA official ''various services'' shortly before Germany won the vote to stage the 2006 World Cup, the acting president of the German football federation said Tuesday.

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Arrested Nepal football players released on bail

KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) Nepal captain Sagar Thapa and four other players have been released on bail after they were charged with treason following a match-fixing probe which could see them jailed for life.

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Neymar and Bayern Munich lead AP Global Football 10

LONDON (AP) Neymar and Bayern Munich returned to the top of the Associated Press Global Football 10 on Tuesday.

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Zenga and Iachini fired by Sampdoria and Palermo

ROME (AP) Italian clubs Sampdoria and Palermo have fired their coaches.

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Pressure grows on Beckenbauer to speak out on corruption

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) Pressure is growing on Franz Beckenbauer to speak on the latest corruption allegations surrounding the 2006 World Cup in Germany.

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Host Ethiopia won't allow Eritrea at East African tournament

KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) Eritrea has been excluded from East Africa's main soccer tournament this month because of political tensions with host Ethiopia.

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AP Interview: FIFA hopeful Infantino plans 40-team World Cup

LONDON (AP) The World Cup could be expanded by eight teams to 40 if Gianni Infantino is elected FIFA president.

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Brooks, Green on US under-23 roster instead of national team

CHICAGO (AP) After scoring for the U.S. at last year's World Cup, defender John Brooks and midfielder Julian Green were picked for the American under-23 team this month rather than the senior squad.

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USSF recommends ban on headers for players 10 and under

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) The U.S. Soccer Federation is recommending a ban on headers for players 10 and under, limits for players between 11 and 13 and having medical professionals rather than coaches make decisions on whether players suspected of concussions can remain in games.

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