FIFA Holds Almost $1 Billion In Cash As Game Wilts In Liberia
by (Article | Bloomberg - December 7)
Soccer’s ruling body FIFA, whose $902 million cash reserve is double that of the International Olympic Committee, should spend some of it to develop the sport in Africa, former players said. more details | go to article
U.S. Makes Confederations Cup Semifinals As Brazil Beats Italy
by (Result | Bloomberg - June 22)
The U.S. soccer team will play Spain in the semifinals of the Confederations Cup after beating Egypt 3-0 and Brazil defeated world champion Italy by the same score. more details | go to article
Beckham Said To Remain At AC Milan As Club, Galaxy Reach Pact
by (Commentary | Bloomberg - March 6)
David Beckham will stay at AC Milan until the end of the season after the Italian team and the Los Angeles Galaxy verbally agreed on a deal to share the former England captain, two people familiar with the talks said. more details | go to article
Liverpool Owners' Valuation Of Club Is Too High, Kuwaitis Say
by (Article | Bloomberg - March 5)
Liverpool’s attempt to woo a Kuwaiti investment consortium is deadlocked because the U.S. owners are putting too high a value on the English soccer club, a member of the Middle East group said. more details | go to article
Liverpool Renews Bank Of America Sponsorship Pact
by (Article | Bloomberg - March 4)
Liverpool, the record 18-time English league soccer champion, renewed a sponsorship deal with Bank of America Corp., a club executive said. The team will also play in Singapore, Bangkok and Hong Kong to expand its Asian fan base. more details | go to article