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FRANKFURT AM MAIN, GERMANY – NOVEMBER 03: A general view of the Frankfurt headquarters of the DFB, Germany’s football association, on November 3, 2015 in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. German tax authorities have raided the Frankfurt headquarters of the DFB, Germany’s football association, as part of an investigation into tax evasion linked with Germany being awarded the 2006 World Cup. The investigation concerns a suspected transfer of 6.7 million euros from the organising committee for the German Football Association (DFB) to the FIFA football association. (Photo by Alexander Scheuber/Getty Images)

German police raid football association on suspicion of tax evasion

0 comments by on 11/4/2015

The investigation into corruption involving the German Football Association (DFB) and the country’s successful bid to host the 2006 FIFA World Cup took another turn Tuesday when Frankfurt police raided DFB headquarters, according to a BBC report. The report also states that the homes of DFB President Wolfgang Niersbach, former president Theo Zwanziger and former […]

during the UEFA Champions League Group G match between FC Dynamo Kyiv and Chelsea at the Olympic Stadium on October 20, 2015 in Kiev, Ukraine.

Dynamo Kiev suggesting segregation as answer to racist attacks

0 comments by on 10/27/2015

Racism in Eastern Europe has been a huge problem in the land of soccer and in the general public. Claims of racist abuse, attacks and threats are common place — and a sad commentary on those countries’ footballing culture. UEFA has tried to combat the racism seen across stadiums throughout the continent with a “No […]

BERLIN, GERMANY – NOVEMBER 12: Franz Beckenbauer attends the Laureus Media Award 2014 at Grand Hyatt Hotel on November 12, 2014 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Boris Streubel/Getty Images)

FIFA acknowledges investigation in to Franz Beckenbauer and more exco members

0 comments by on 10/21/2015

Is anyone surprised by any name released in regards to the ongoing criminal and FIFA ethics investigation? Perhaps one name did actually shock most of the soccer public, and that is German soccer legend Franz Beckenbauer. For most of his career, and especially hist post-playing days, Beckenbauer was seen as one of the good guys […]

Lewandowski, Ronaldo and Neymar: players to follow in 2015/16 Champions League

0 comments by on 10/19/2015

Following the first rounds of the the group stages during the 2015/16 Champions League season, soccer’s most prestigious yearly competition is shaping up to be one to feast our eyes on. The talent on Europe’s pitches is proving to be abundant despite the injuries which have left several top players such as Lionel Messi, Andrés […]

BERLIN – JULY 09: Alessandro Del Piero of Italy kisses the World Cup trophy following his team’s victory in a penalty shootout at the end of the FIFA World Cup Germany 2006 Final match between Italy and France at the Olympic Stadium on July 9, 2006 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

Report: Germany accused of buying rights to host 2006 World Cup

0 comments by on 10/16/2015

A report released in German magazine “Der Spiegel” today claims that the hosting rights for the 2006 World Cup were won by Germany because of bribes funded by former adidas CEO Robert Louis-Dreyfus, who died in 2009. The report claims that a 13 million Swiss Franc fund was used to pay for the votes of […]

SEATTLE, WA – JULY 11: A fan of Mexico waves flags during the match against Canada at CenturyLink Field on July 11, 2013 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)

Top ten moments in the USMNT vs. Mexico rivalry

0 comments by on 10/9/2015

The CONCACAF Cup is this Saturday and things are tense with both teams. This is a game in which the winner will go on to the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup in Russia. And if you don’t think this game is huge among both teams, grab a look at this TV Azteca ad in Mexico using […]

LONDON, ENGLAND – MARCH 05: Wayne Rooney of England goes past Daniel Agger of Denmark during the International Friendly match between England and Denmark at Wembley Stadium on March 5, 2014 in London, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

What you need to watch out in Groups E to I for the final weekend of Euro 2016 Qualifiers

0 comments by on 10/8/2015

This international break marks the end of UEFA Euro 2016 Qualifying. Out of the 24 Euro spots up for grabs, 19 are still available going into the final weekend. Hosts France as well as Iceland, Czech Republic, England and Austria have qualified and 15 additional teams will clinch this week. Four teams will qualify in […]

SAINT PETERSBURG, RUSSIA – JULY 25: FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter speaks during the Preliminary Draw of the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia at The Konstantin Palace on July 25, 2015 in Saint Petersburg, Russia. (Photo by Dennis Grombkowski/Getty Images)

Sepp Blatter, Michel Platini suspended for 90 days by FIFA

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The ongoing FIFA saga took another turn today when FIFA’s Ethics Committee handed down 90-day suspensions for FIFA President Sepp Blatter, Vice President and UEFA President Michel Platini and several other officials. Here is the list of the suspensions handed out today: Sepp Blatter, 90 days Michel Platini, 90 days Secretary General Jerome Valcke, 90 […]

ZURICH, SWITZERLAND – JULY 20: Comedian Simon Brodkin (not pictured) throws cash at FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter during a press conference at the Extraordinary FIFA Executive Committee Meeting at the FIFA headquarters on July 20, 2015 in Zurich, Switzerland. (Photo by Philipp Schmidli/Getty Images)

FIFA Ethics Committee recommends 90 day suspension for Blatter, ruling expected tomorrow

0 comments by on 10/7/2015

Information came in thick and fast about the fate of FIFA President Sepp Blatter today due to his involvement in a Swiss criminal investigation involving alleged bribery. Some said he was suspended, others said he wasn’t. Now it seems like we have the actual answer to what happened to Blatter today and potential to what […]

Major FIFA Sponsors Calling for Immediate Removal of Sepp Blatter

0 comments by on 10/2/2015

Cash rules, especially when you’re entire organization is bankrolled by sponsorship money and television rights fees. That is totally the case for FIFA, and when a sponsor wants something done it better at least listen. In the case of long-time partner, Coca-Cola, FIFA would be wise to heed their warning. That’s because according to reports, […]

ARLINGTON, TX – SEPTEMBER 08: Javier Mascherano #14 of Argentina at AT&T Stadium on September 8, 2015 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

FIFA Rankings update: USA drops a spot while Argentina and Germany lead the way

0 comments by on 10/1/2015

The October FIFA Rankings are out and they appear to remain to be a jumbled, random mess. But while they appear completely biased and unnecessary, they hold a very important role in how teams are seeded for World Cup Qualifying and the World Cup itself so it shouldn’t be ignored. Anyway, Argentina still leads with […]

AROUCA, TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO – JUNE 11: Former Fifa vice-president Jack Warner walks out of the Arouca Police Station after checking in as required under his bail agreement on June 11, 2015 in Arouca, Trinidad And Tobago. Mr. Warner at the request of US authorities, faces extradition to the United States on charges of corruption and money laundering related to FIFA, Warner has continued to deny any wrongdoing. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

FIFA Bans Former CONCACAF head Jack Warner for life, like it mattered

0 comments by on 9/29/2015

Jack Warner was a world renown wheeler and dealer in the world of international soccer. Few within the FIFA hierarchy held more sway than Warner did, but it led to many rumblings of corruption and in May it led to the United States attorney general indicting Warner and 13 others within FIFA. The Trinidadian is […]

ZURICH, SWITZERLAND – JULY 20: Comedian Simon Brodkin (not pictured) throws cash at FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter during a press conference at the Extraordinary FIFA Executive Committee Meeting at the FIFA headquarters on July 20, 2015 in Zurich, Switzerland. (Photo by Philipp Schmidli/Getty Images)

BREAKING: Swiss authorities opening criminal investigation against FIFA President Sepp Blatter

0 comments by on 9/25/2015

First, FIFA President Sepp Blatter said he was possibly going to remain President. Next, Blatter and FIFA abruptly cancelled today’s press conference for an unknown reason. Now, we know why and it is huge. FIFA President Sepp Blatter was interrogated by Swiss authorities and have seized data from his FIFA office in Zurich. According to

ZURICH, SWITZERLAND – JULY 20: Comedian Simon Brodkin (not pictured) throws cash at FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter during a press conference at the Extraordinary FIFA Executive Committee Meeting at the FIFA headquarters on July 20, 2015 in Zurich, Switzerland. (Photo by Philipp Schmidli/Getty Images)

Sepp Blatter may be “trolling” us all and remain FIFA President

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Continuing the worst “will he or won’t he” story ever, Sepp Blatter has now hinted to several people within FIFA that he could remain FIFA President after the special election this upcoming February according to

during the Barclays Premier League match between Chelsea and Arsenal at Stamford Bridge on September 19, 2015 in London, United Kingdom.

32 Flags 2015-16 EPL Fantasy Recap – Week 6

0 comments by on 9/22/2015

During every week of the English Premier League, we will provide an EPL fantasy recap the day after the final EPL game of the weekend as well as a preview the day before. Week 6 really gave people some issues while others thrived. Be sure to visit the 32 Flags fantasy league to check the full […]

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