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Former Canada captain Scott Arfield announces retirement from international soccer
Former Canada captain Scott Arfield has announced his retirement from international soccer. The 33-year-old Glasgow…
Mexican governor says predecessor made deals with gangs
MEXICO CITY (AP) — The governor of Mexico’s Morelos state claimed Monday his predecessor and…
Torture claims filed against new Interpol leader from UAE
PARIS (AP) — The French lawyer for a jailed human rights defender in the United…
Who are the 3 officers on trial in George Floyd’s death?
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Three former Minneapolis officers headed to a federal trial on civil rights…
Toronto FC takes first steps under new coach Bob Bradley at California camp
Toronto FC held its first practice under new coach Bob Bradley on Wednesday, missing some…
Attendance to be halved for Canadian men’s World Cup qualifier in Hamilton
What was expected to be a capacity crowd of 24,000 for Canada’s high-profile World Cup…
Who are the 3 officers on trial in George Floyd’s killing?
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Three former Minneapolis who face federal civil rights charges in the killing…
Africa’s soccer show a virus risk and a vaccine opportunity
YAOUNDE, Cameroon (AP) — The risk is obvious when you hold a major international soccer…
Chelsea shakes off blues with customary win over Tottenham
LONDON (AP) — Once Hakim Ziyech’s curling, dipping strike landed in the Tottenham goal, Chelsea…
Indiana lawmakers advance bill banning transgender athletes
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana lawmakers advanced a Republican-backed bill Monday that would ban transgender women…
At least 6 reported dead in crush at African Cup soccer game
YAOUNDE, Cameroon (AP) — At least six people died in a crush outside a stadium…
Death toll rises to 8 in Cameroon stadium crush; 38 injured
YAOUNDE, Cameroon (AP) — Eight people have now died after a stampede outside a game…
Memories run deep as Canadian men return to San Pedro Sula for World Cup qualifier
Memories of San Pedro Sula are hard to shake. For members of the Canadian men’s…
Soccer standout dies after being hit by car in Saudi Arabia
LEWISTON, Maine (AP) — A former member of a high school soccer team that won…
Whitecaps coach Vanni Sartini placed in MLS health and safety protocols
Vancouver Whitecaps head coach Vanni Sartini has been placed in Major League Soccer’s health and…
Nomadic goalkeeper Greg Ranjitsingh takes the long road home to Toronto FC
Greg Ranjitsingh has been a nomadic goalkeeper, with stops in Orlando City, Minnesota United and…
Deandre Kerr scores twice for Toronto FC in pre-season loss to L.A. Galaxy
CARSON, Calif. – Teenage forward Deandre Kerr scored twice Saturday as Toronto FC lost its…
Cameroon stadium where 8 died in crush can host more games
YAOUNDE, Cameroon (AP) — The African soccer confederation lifted a temporary suspension on games at…
Dempsey, Solo, Boxx elected to US Soccer Hall of Fame
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Clint Dempsey, Hope Solo and Shannon Boxx were among six people…
MPs to run convoy gauntlet and Ukraine showdown: In The News for Jan. 31
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart…
Israeli coach Grant faces FIFA case over sexual harassment
JERUSALEM (AP) — Avram Grant, the former manager of the Chelsea soccer club and one…
Brentford gives Eriksen comeback chance; City signs Alvarez
LONDON – With a thumbs up to the camera, Christian Eriksen revealed the team for…
Statistics Canada says economy grew 0.6% in November, and above pre-COVID level
OTTAWA – Better-than-expected growth in November pushed the Canadian economy above pre-pandemic levels for the…
Mexican international defender Carlos Salcedo impressed already with Toronto FC
Back in Major League Soccer after playing in Mexico, Italy and Germany, newly signed defender…