Zambia has soared in the FIFA rankings after winning the African Cup of Nations, and Germany climbed to second behind World Cup winner and European champion Spain.

Hope Solo has found a way to keep busy as the U.S. women's soccer team waits for its chance at Olympic gold in London.

However much Bayer Leverkusen frustrated Barcelona, stifling Lionel Messi proved impossible for 90 minutes.

A high court judge said Tuesday that former FIFA vice president Jack Warner claims he knows nothing about any outstanding bonuses from the national team's 2006 World Cup run.

try not to laugh - ``win over the fans.''

Carlos Tevez backed down in his long-running feud with Manchester City on Tuesday, returning to the Premier League leaders after an unauthorized three-month absence spent at home in Argentina.

Scottish champion Glasgow Rangers was forced to seek bankruptcy protection on Tuesday, triggering a 10-point deduction for the 140-year-old club and effectively handing the title to crosstown rival Celtic.

Philadelphia native Chris Albright has signed with the Union.

Thierry Henry is heading back to the New York Red Bulls on time after all.

The San Jose Earthquakes have signed two-time MLS leading goal scorer Chris Wondolowski to a new contract.

The Colorado Rapids have traded forward Macoumba Kandji to the Houston Dynamo for a conditional draft pick.

Newly acquired Portland Timbers forward Jose Adolfo Valencia will be sidelined for 6-to-12 months following knee surgery.

D.C. United have signed midfielder Marcelo Saragosa, who returns to MLS after two seasons in Azerbaijan.

Workers building a World Cup stadium in northeastern Brazil have gone on strike to demand payment of delayed salaries.

Former Brazilian star Romario has again criticized his country's preparations for the 2014 World Cup, saying he fears it faces embarrassment if work on outdated airports is not speeded up.

Workers building and renovating Brazil's stadiums for the 2014 World Cup are threatening to go on strike if employers don't agree to their demands for unified salaries and benefits.

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Zambia has won the African Cup of Nations, beating pre-tournament favorite Ivory Coast 8-7 on penalties in a dramatic final at Stade de l'Amitie.