The Costa Rica soccer federation wants a World Cup qualifier against the United States replayed after losing 1-0 in a snowstorm.

The tie moved the U.S. (1-1-1) into third place in World Cup qualifying for the North and Central American and Caribbean region after three of 10 matches.

The Peruvian striker hadn't scored a league goal since the final day of last season, making his achievement even more spectacular.

FIFA opted for GoalControl on Tuesday as its goal-line technology system for the Confederations Cup and 2014 World Cup in Brazil.

Messi will definitely miss Saturday's game against Mallorca and "his availability after that will depend on how the injury progresses."

FIFA President Sepp Blatter has softened his proposal that clubs be punished with relegation after racist abuse, suggesting fans would deliberately provoke abuse.

Three years after the first World Cup in Africa, the South African government will investigate allegations of match-fixing leading to the showcase tournament.

Substitute Sergio Aguero scored the go-ahead goal in the 78th minute, giving Manchester City a 2-1 win at rival Manchester United.

Bayern Munich has been voted the top team for the week the German team won the Bundesliga in record time.

The U.S. women's team beat the Netherlands 3-1 in an exhibition Tuesday that extended the Americans' unbeaten streak to 31 games.