JOHANNESBURG If the underdog U.S. men's team is going to win its first FIFA final by stunning another powerhouse, the Americans know they'll need some tough defense to go with the energy they're suddenly ...

... Ronaldo has the official title right now, given to him by FIFA after his 42 league and cup goals last season helped Man United ... s one of the best players in the world. Ronaldo won the (FIFA award), he scored 42 goals last season and won the Champions ...

... watershed moment in U.S. soccer. The Americans have never won a FIFA tournament this is the first time they've even made it to a ... that game, and are a different team now. "Winning a major FIFA championship against Brazil, on the heels of beating Spain ...

... Brazil its second straight Confederations Cup title and third overall. The American men fell short in their first final of a FIFA tournament, but the experience was invaluable. - Advertisement - Almost sure to qualify for next year's World Cup, also ...

... back at home will be excited as well." - Advertisement - The American men, who play Brazil on Sunday in their first-ever FIFA final, took the day off from training Thursday, traveling to Johahnnesburg. U.S. interest in the world's favorite game ...

... outsiders on the global stage. Little wonder it has an 8-0 goal differential. The United States, however, is 14th in the FIFA rankings and has built solid experience over the last decade with a quarterfinal place at the 2002 World Cup to prove it. And ...

... tear gassing people who had nowhere to run. World soccer body FIFA called for a prompt investigation into the stampede Sunday at ... stadiums will be improved all to reduce anxious crowds. Both he and FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter offered their condolences to the ...

... already the "Official International Beer" sponsor of the 2008 Beijing Olympics and will be the "Official Beer" of the 2010 FIFA World Cup. Plus, it's an official sponsor for 26 professional baseball teams and 28 football teams. In a statement released ...

... to Norway. China tied Canada 1-1, putting the host country in position to advance to the quarterfinals. Also, two-time FIFA Player of the Year Marta scored to help Brazil beat North Korea 2-1; Sweden beat Argentina 1-0; Germany beat Nigeria 1 ...

FIFA rejects request to sign female soccer player ... between men's and women's football," FIFA said from its Swiss headquarters Sunday ... division club Celaya, which deferred to FIFA on whether a woman could play in the league ...