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Women’s players arrested over racist incident in Brazil soccer semifinal
1 day, 21 hours ago

Women’s players arrested over racist incident in Brazil soccer semifinal

Associated Press  

SAO PAULO — Four River Plate women’s players were arrested by Sao Paulo police and accused of making a racial slur, Sao Paulo’s public security secretariat told The Associated Press on Saturday. On Friday, a Brazil Ladies Cup soccer semifinal between Argentina’s River Plate and Brazilian team Grêmio was stopped in the first half after River Plate’s Candela Díaz was …

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Soccer’s top players have had enough, as FIFA’s new super-sized tournament sparks a revolt
2 days, 4 hours ago

Soccer’s top players have had enough, as FIFA’s new super-sized tournament sparks a revolt

Associated Press  

MANCHESTER, England — One of the most striking moments of soccer in 2024 was when Rodri hobbled onto a stage in Paris on crutches to receive the prestigious Ballon d’Or for best male player of the year. Already pushed to their limits, some players say FIFA’s newly expanded Club World Cup, to be held in the United States next year, …

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New knockout format for European soccer competitions debuts with Conference League playoffs draw
3 days, 1 hour ago

New knockout format for European soccer competitions debuts with Conference League playoffs draw

Associated Press  

NYON, Switzerland — It is a rare win in modern soccer. The Conference League’s place in European soccer since launching in 2021 — and paying almost $300 million in prize money this season — is helping to keep its mostly unheralded clubs happy enough with UEFA to resist offers elsewhere. Waiting for them are Conference League leader Chelsea — which …

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Dennis Rodman’s soccer star daughter Trinity speaks out about their rocky relationship
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4 days, 9 hours ago

Dennis Rodman’s soccer star daughter Trinity speaks out about their rocky relationship

The Independent  

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Dennis Rodman’s soccer star daughter Trinity speaks out about their rocky relationship
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4 days, 23 hours ago

Dennis Rodman’s soccer star daughter Trinity speaks out about their rocky relationship

The Independent  

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Forget soccer and samba. This caramel-colored street dog is Brazil’s new national icon
5 days, 9 hours ago

Forget soccer and samba. This caramel-colored street dog is Brazil’s new national icon

Associated Press  

SAO PAULO — For decades, they have scrounged for food on streets across the country — undesired, abandoned and overlooked. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print A scene from Netflix’s “Caramelo” shot in October featured a beige puppy sitting beside a river in Sao Paulo watching picture-perfect families pass with their impeccable purebreds …

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Becky Sauerbrunn: Two-time World Cup winner and former USWNT captain announces her retirement
5 days, 15 hours ago

Becky Sauerbrunn: Two-time World Cup winner and former USWNT captain announces her retirement

CNN  

CNN — Two-time World Cup winner and 2012 Olympic gold medalist Becky Sauerbrunn has announced her retirement from soccer. But even so, I’d run it back.” The center-back played every minute of the tournament as the USWNT won the Women’s World Cup in Canada in 2015, and every minute after missing the first game four years later when the team …

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Women’s soccer players often have too many games or not enough, players’ union says
6 days ago

Women’s soccer players often have too many games or not enough, players’ union says

Associated Press  

HOOFDDORP, Netherlands — Some elite-level women’s soccer players are dealing with a packed schedule even as others don’t have enough games to play, global players’ union FIFPRO said Tuesday. FIFPRO’s study highlighted a disproportionately heavy workload for a few players like Mariona Caldentey, who played 64 times for Barcelona and Spain last season as Barcelona played four different competitions and …

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Ademola Lookman and Barbra Banda are players of the year at African soccer awards
6 days, 3 hours ago

Ademola Lookman and Barbra Banda are players of the year at African soccer awards

Associated Press  

MARRAKECH, Morocco — Nigeria winger Ademola Lookman and Zambia striker Barbra Banda won the men’s and women’s African player of the year awards on Monday night. Lookman, who plays for Atalanta, won after leading his Italian club to a Europa League victory in May, scoring all three goals in the first hat trick in a men’s European club final since …

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Guido Burgstaller: Austrian national team soccer player suffers skull fracture during ‘assault’
6 days, 15 hours ago

Guido Burgstaller: Austrian national team soccer player suffers skull fracture during ‘assault’

CNN  

CNN — Austrian international soccer player Guido Burgstaller has been hospitalized with a fractured skull after being assaulted in Vienna, his club Rapid Vienna said in a statement. Rapid said Burgstaller, who has played 26 times for the Austria national team, was “attacked by an unknown assailant” in the city center of the country’s capital over the weekend, adding the …

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Vermont wins NCAA soccer championship
6 days, 15 hours ago

Vermont wins NCAA soccer championship

NPR  

Vermont wins NCAA soccer championship The University of Vermont Catamounts won their first NCAA championship, defeating Marshall University with a stunning last-minute goal during over time. The University of Vermont Catamounts won their first NCAA championship, defeating Marshall University with a stunning goal during overtime. ARI SHAPIRO, HOST: Forward Maximilian Kissel swerved past the opposing team's defense to give his …

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Spain reigns in remarkable year of soccer achievement
1 week ago

Spain reigns in remarkable year of soccer achievement

China Daily  

Spain national team coach, Luis de la Fuente, is hoisted into the air by his players after leading them to the title at Euro 2024 in Germany in the summer. XINHUA From the Champions League to the Olympics, via a commanding Euro 2024, Spain was the truly dominant force in club and international soccer this year, and put the individual …

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Ex-soccer executives get prison terms for corruption
1 week, 2 days ago

Ex-soccer executives get prison terms for corruption

China Daily  

Two more former senior soccer executives have received prison terms in Hubei province, as China's anti-corruption campaign in the sport continues. On Friday, Du Zhaocai, former deputy head of the General Administration of Sport of China and former vice-president of the Chinese Football Association, was sentenced to 14 years in prison for bribery, and fined 4 million yuan, the Wuhan …

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Ex-soccer executives get prison terms for corruption
1 week, 2 days ago

Ex-soccer executives get prison terms for corruption

China Daily  

Two more former senior soccer executives have received prison terms in Hubei province, as China's anti-corruption campaign in the sport continues. On Friday, Du Zhaocai, former deputy head of the General Administration of Sport of China and former vice-president of the Chinese Football Association, was sentenced to 14 years in prison for bribery, and fined 4 million yuan, the Wuhan …

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Prep talk: Ryan Giraldo comes back from injury to lead Notre Dame soccer team
1 week, 2 days ago

Prep talk: Ryan Giraldo comes back from injury to lead Notre Dame soccer team

LA Times  

When Ryan Giraldo of Sherman Oaks Notre Dame High missed all of league play last season because of a broken collarbone, he became an unofficial assistant coach, boosting his teammates with wisdom. “He’s the exact kind of kid that makes coaching high school soccer fun.” Giraldo plays right back as well as other positions for the Knights, who have been …

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Georgian government votes in far-right former soccer player as president
1 week, 2 days ago

Georgian government votes in far-right former soccer player as president

CNN  

CNN — Georgian lawmakers voted in a far-right former soccer star as the country’s next president on Saturday, deepening tensions between the pro-Russian government and pro-Western opposition amid mounting popular anger over the former’s decision to halt European Union accession talks. Vano Shlamov/AFP/Getty Images Georgia’s Prime Minister, Irakli Kobakhidze, congratulated Kavelashvili at a briefing following the vote, while also describing …

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Saudi Arabia’s plans to host the men’s World Cup 2034 will be harmful for the climate, experts say
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1 week, 3 days ago

Saudi Arabia’s plans to host the men’s World Cup 2034 will be harmful for the climate, experts say

Associated Press  

As the newly-named host of the 2034 World Cup in men’s soccer, Saudi Arabia says it will construct or renovate 15 stadiums, create a futuristic city and expand airports in a massive buildout to accommodate millions of athletes, coaches and spectators. The King Abdullah sports city stadium stands in Jiddah, Saudi Arabia, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020, on the eve of …

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Man City reports record revenues in latest financial accounts but profits are down
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1 week, 3 days ago

Man City reports record revenues in latest financial accounts but profits are down

Associated Press  

MANCHESTER, England — Manchester City on Friday reported record revenues of 715 million pounds for the 2023-24 fiscal year. “The club’s three primary income sources — commercial, broadcast and matchday — all remained strong, reflecting the continued differentiation and impact of the club’s multi-decade strategic approach,” City said in a statement. City won a record fourth straight Premier League title …

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Li Tie: former Premier League soccer star sentenced to 20 years in Chinese prison for corruption
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1 week, 3 days ago

Li Tie: former Premier League soccer star sentenced to 20 years in Chinese prison for corruption

CNN  

Hong Kong CNN — A former Chinese soccer star and coach of the country’s national men’s team has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for corruption, state media reported on Friday. Despite leader Xi Jinping’s vision to turn China into a “world soccer superpower,” Chinese professional soccer has been mired with poor financial decision making, deep-rooted corruption and disappointing …

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China's soccer requires cash injection at grassroots
1 week, 3 days ago

China's soccer requires cash injection at grassroots

China Daily  

Team China players trudge off the field after scraping a draw with Thailand in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier in Shenyang, Liaoning province, on June 6. That is big news for soccer fans around the world, except for those in China who remain dismayed by the Chinese soccer team's failure to make it to the highest stage. After making …

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L.A. County girls’ soccer coach had hundreds of images of child porn, prosecutors say
1 week, 3 days ago

L.A. County girls’ soccer coach had hundreds of images of child porn, prosecutors say

LA Times  

Los Angeles County Dist. Nathan Hochman announced Friday that Justin Yasutake, a teacher and girls’ soccer coach, has been charged with possessing videos and images of child sexual abuse material, including images of a minor under 12 years old. Yasutake worked as a youth soccer coach in the city of Arcadia and other school settings in L.A. County. A 39-year-old …

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The crisis derby: Problems grow for Man City and Man United ahead of Premier League game
1 week, 4 days ago

The crisis derby: Problems grow for Man City and Man United ahead of Premier League game

Associated Press  

MANCHESTER, England — A climate of crisis hangs over the first Manchester derby of the season. “Of course I question myself, but I’m stable in good moments and bad moments,” City manager Pep Guardiola said after his team’s latest loss against Juventus in the Champions League on Wednesday. The record 20-time English champion’s troubles have continued despite the optimism sparked …

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Rape investigation that Swedish media say focused on Kylian Mbappé has been closed
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1 week, 4 days ago

Rape investigation that Swedish media say focused on Kylian Mbappé has been closed

Associated Press  

STOCKHOLM — Swedish prosecutors on Thursday dropped a rape investigation that was launched in connection with soccer star Kylian Mbappé's visit to Stockholm in October. “During the course of the investigation, there has been a designated person suspected on reasonable grounds of rape and two cases of sexual assault, but my assessment is that the evidence is not sufficient to …

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Saudi Arabia to host 2034 FIFA World Cup; Spain, Portugal and Morocco co-host of 2030 WC
1 week, 4 days ago

Saudi Arabia to host 2034 FIFA World Cup; Spain, Portugal and Morocco co-host of 2030 WC

India Today  

FIFA confirmed on Wednesday that Saudi Arabia will host the 2034 Men's World Cup, while the 2030 edition will be held in Spain, Portugal, and Morocco, with additional matches in three South American countries. The combined proposal from Morocco, Spain and Portugal will see the 2030 World Cup take place across three continents and six nations, with Uruguay, Argentina and …

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