FIFA on Thursday bans for life Chuck Blazer, a central figure in the corruption scandal that has engulfed world football, for taking millions of dollars in bribes.

Bayern Munich boss Pep Guardiola wanted to coach Brazil at last year's World Cup, says defender Dani Alves.

Chile beat Argentina 4-1 on penalties in Santiago to win the 2015 Copa America, their first major trophy.

Argentina's Lionel Messi says his star-studded team are "desperate" to mark their status by winning the Copa America final against hosts Chile.

Chelsea sign Monaco striker Radamel Falcao on a season-long loan deal, with the option to make the deal permanent.

FIFA President Sepp Blatter insists he is not guilty of corruption despite the ongoing investigations into world football's governing body.

Argentina remain on course to win first Copa America title since 1993 after thrashing Paraguay to set up a final against tournament hosts Chile.

28-year-old international soccer superstar Givanildo Vieira de Sousa, aka 'The Hulk,' lives up to his nickname when his single kick of a soccer ball sends the goalie flying through back of net.

Paraguay's penalty hero Derlis Gonzalez saw his celebrations curtailed by tragedy after his uncle died of heart attack following Paraguary's win over Brazil.

Sepp Blatter has been urged to stick by his decision to quit as president of world football's governing body, Fifa.

Carlos Tevez scores the winning spot-kick as Argentina beat Colombia on penalties to reach the Copa America semi-finals.

Sepp Blatter says he has not resigned as Fifa president, but put himself in the hands of the Fifa congress.

Nationwide inter-school football tournaments should be held on a regular basis, age group divisional leagues can also be introduced.

Brazil striker Neymar will miss the rest of the Copa America after being suspended for four games.

Bangladesh finish 1-1 with a ten-man Tajikistan in the FIFA World Cup group B qualifier at the Bangabandhu National Stadium on Tuesday evening.

The bidding process for the 2026 World Cup has been postponed amid allegations around the 2018 and 2022 tournaments.

Sepp Blatter's 17-year reign as boss of crisis-hit Fifa could come to an end on 16 December.

Barcelona's Dani Alves signs a new two-year deal to remain at FC Barcelona ending rumors of moving to Liverpool or Manchester United.

Manchester United is the world's most valuable football brand, replacing Bayern Munich, according to a report from consultancy Brand Finance.

Barcelona claim their third Champions League in six years as the brilliance of their attacking trident proved too much for the brave challenge of Juventus in Berlin's Olympic Stadium.