Cabinda, Africa Togo withdrew from the African Soccer (Football outside US/Canada) Cup after deadly machine-gun attack on its team bus in Cabinda, a disputed oil-rich enclave separated from the rest of Angola by Democratic Republic of Congo territory, shortly after the team bus had crossed the border.     Dossevi, 30, who plays for French side Nantes, told CNN "armed rebels" with AK-47s had opened fire. "We were attacked by armed rebels who used Kalashnikovs. We had just passed... Full Story

In one goal, Thierry Henry propelled France into the World Cup and eliminated the Irish.  However, the win and the French superstar have been called into question after replays clearly show that Henry touched the ball with his hand. The video looks at multiple media sources that cover the various sides and perspectives surrounding this now diplomatic issue, including calls for a rematch by the Irish and even the French themselves, David Beckham's backing of Henry's actions and how the... Full Story

New Mexico Elizabeth Lambert, 20,  might seem like a usual defender in the game of soccer playing for University of New Mexico in Woman’s Division One Soccer.  But she got all the wrong attention while playing against Brigham Young when she was caught on video punching,shoving, tripping and yanking down player by the ponytail. As a result New Mexico suspended the soccer player indefinitely and the school’s athletic director, Paul Krebs, said “There is no way... Full Story

Bosnia Some coaches make you go though team building exercises, others hire team building coaches but Miroslav Ciro Blazevi of Bosnia-Herzegovina soccer (for rest of the world outside US - football) team orders his players to kiss on each other's lips.   "I take two of my players and tell them, 'Love him! Kiss him!' and he kisses him." He claimed the unorthodox morale-boosting exercise has already proven successful: Mr Blazevic has taken the squad further than ever before in the World... Full Story

What an amazing game.  Not only am I a huge Giants fan, but I despise the Cowboys ... this made my night.  Watching the Cowboys get crushed in their new stadium just adds more flavor to the punch. Nine months after they closed Texas Stadium with a thud, the Cowboys fell flat again in a landmark game, losing the regular-season home opener at Cowboys Stadium to the New York Giants in dramatic fashion Sunday night before a record crowd of 105,121. Source: www.chron.com Just to... Full Story

  Greg McMackin, coach of the University of Hawaii college football team, has done what many have done (and regretted before): open his mouth and let some un-politically correct epithet (OK, slur) come out. Besides earning him criticism, it's earned him a suspension.Greg McMackin's slur was the word f*gg*t. He used it in reference to Hawaii's post-season loss to Notre Dame, when speaking at the Western Athletic Conference’s annual football media preview in Salt Lake City on... Full Story

South Africa FIFA Confederation Cup 2009 finals had USA and Brazil play for the title. It was a great game with both the teams performing their best. Brazil was down 2 goals but fought back to win the game 3-2. Video   Full Story

South Africa Highlights of the Semi-final soccer game between USA and Spain Confederations Cup 2009 help in South Africa. USA won by 2-0.     Full Story

Madrid, Spain Just last week, Kaka was signed to Real Madrid.  Now Real Madrid has signed Chstiano Ronaldo for an additional £80m, taking him from Manchester United.  It looks like the socios' of Real Madrid have some expendable income, even in this time of crisis.  The deal hasn't been completely finalized for Ronaldo as of yet, but there are no roadblocks in site.  The only stipulation from Manchester United is that the deal is finalized by June 20th. With Ronaldo and Kaka... Full Story

Madrid, Spain It looks like Real Madrid may be making the second most expensive purchase in the history of football (or soccer for Americans).  Brazilian football star Kaka, full name Ricardo Izecson dos Santos Leite, has been signed to Real Madrid for $95.5 million for a six year deal.  I bet the die hard Real Madrid fans are drinking tonight ... (the following video has some nice current events as well, the Kaka clip starts at 2:10) Full Story