England Beats Mexico 3-1 In World Cup Warmup
by Rob Harris (Result | Yahoo - May 24)
Ledley King headed in England’s opener as the injury-prone defender returned from a three-year international exile to help his team beat Mexico 3-1 in a World Cup warmup Monday. more details | go to article

England's World Cup Bid Chief Quits After Sting
by Rob Harris (Preview | Yahoo - May 16)
The chairman of England’s World Cup bid and soccer federation quit both jobs Sunday after accusing 2018 bid rivals Spain and Russia of bribery. more details | go to article

Triesman Leaves Fa Reeling From Another Scandal
by Rob Harris (Analysis | Yahoo - May 16)
The latest in a series of resignations from The Football Association could prove the most damaging with chairman David Triesman’s downfall leaving England’s 2018 World Cup bid in turmoil. more details | go to article

Carragher Comes Out Of England Retirement For Cup
by Rob Harris (Article | USA Today - May 11)
England coach Fabio Capello has persuaded defender Jamie Carragher to come out of international retirement for the World Cup, while center back Ledley King has been selected in the preliminary roster despite chronic knee problems. more details | go to article

Financiers Forming Bid To Buy United From Glazers
by Rob Harris (Profile/Interview | Yahoo - March 3)
A group of financiers are putting together a takeover bid to buy Manchester United from the Glazer family after joining forces with supporters angered by the huge level of debt the American owners have put on the club. more details | go to article

European Clubs Set To Earn Financial Concessions
by Rob Harris (Article | Yahoo - March 2)
European clubs claimed Tuesday to have won concessions from UEFA over the implementation of new financial rules designed to combat the rising levels of debt in football. more details | go to article

Bridge Quits England Team In Wake Of Terry Saga
by Rob Harris (Profile/Interview | Yahoo - February 25)
Wayne Bridge is refusing to play for England in the wake of teammate John Terry’s alleged affair with his former partner, saying Thursday that his presence in the World Cup squad could be “divisive.” more details | go to article

US Nervously Awaits Friday's World Cup Draw
by Robert Millward, Raf Casert and Rob Harris (Profile/Interview | Sports Illustrated - December 2)
Bruce Arena remembered his first World Cup draw as U.S. coach and the sinking feeling he had watching the Americans get plunked into a group with Portugal and host South Korea in 2002. more details | go to article

Kroenke Increases Stake In Arsenal To 20.5 Percent
by Rob Harris (Profile/Interview | Yahoo - March 30)
American businessman Stan Kroenke became the largest shareholder on Arsenal’s board Monday by increasing his stake in the Premier League club to 20.5 percent. more details | go to article

Blatter: MLS Should Switch To Traditional Schedule
by Rob Harris (Profile/Interview | Yahoo - March 11)
FIFA president Sepp Blatter wants Major League Soccer to switch to a traditional soccer schedule that starts in late summer and ends in the late spring. more details | go to article

Blatter Accuses Premier League Of Hoarding Talent
by Rob Harris (Profile/Interview | Yahoo - February 28)
FIFA president Sepp Blatter accused the Premier League of hoarding the world’s best foreign soccer players. more details | go to article