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Franz Beckenbauer, who won the World Cup both as player and coach for Germany, has died at 78
BERLIN (AP) — Franz Beckenbauer, who won the World Cup both as player and coach…
Franz Beckenbauer was a graceful and visionary ‘libero’ who changed the face of soccer
By taking a step back, Franz Beckenbauer put himself a step ahead. The “libero” —…
Minor soccer referees in Quebec to wear body cameras to prevent abuse
MONTREAL – In an effort to prevent abuse by parents and some coaches, a minor…
In the news today: Gazans vie for visas and Iranian student denied a study permit
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Former club president regrets attacking Turkish soccer referee but denies threatening to kill him
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — The former president of a top-division soccer team in Turkey told…
Thierry Henry says he had depression during career and cried “almost every day” early in pandemic
PARIS (AP) — Thierry Henry, who won the 1998 World Cup and the 2000 European…
At trial, a Russian billionaire blames Sotheby’s for losing millions on art by Picasso, da Vinci
NEW YORK (AP) — Sotheby’s defended itself at a trial Monday against accusations that it…
Whitecaps express confidence in new season transfers despite high-profile absences
VANCOUVER – The Vancouver Whitecaps are maintaining an air of confidence when it comes to…
Editorial Roundup: United States
Excerpts from recent editorials in the United States and abroad: Jan. 6 The Washington Post…
Madrid and Atletico kick off Spanish Super Cup in Saudi Arabia. Rivals meet three times in a month
MADRID (AP) — With Real Madrid enjoying good momentum and Atletico Madrid in a bit…
Veteran midfielder Ben Fisk comes home, joins Vancouver FC from Cavalry FC
After stints in Spain, Ireland and three Canadian Premier League teams, Ben Fisk is back…
Toronto FC signs Honduran midfielder to help fill the void left by Michael Bradley
TORONTO – Deybi Flores, a Honduran international midfielder who grew up on the hardscrabble streets…
CF Montreal: New hire Laurent Courtois ‘checks all the boxes’ as head coach
MONTREAL – As a recent winner with a knack for developing young players, Laurent Courtois…
Pacific FC captain Josh Heard returns, set to make 100th appearance for CPL club
Captain Josh Heard is returning to Pacific FC for the club’s sixth season in the…
Source: Veteran sports and broadcast executive Keith Pelley chosen as MLSE’s new boss
TORONTO – Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment has settled on Keith Pelley, chief executive of…
California proposal to ban youth tackle football clears first legislative hurdle
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California lawmakers who want to ban tackle football for kids under…
Gambia’s soccer team makes emergency landing after plane loses oxygen flying to tournament
SERREKUNDA, Gambia (AP) — A plane carrying Gambia’s national soccer team made an emergency landing…
Veteran sports, broadcasting executive Keith Pelley back home in charge of MLSE
TORONTO – Some eight-plus years after the departure of larger-than-life leader Tim Leiweke, Maple Leaf…
Herdman says Toronto FC players are ready for redemption after dismal 2023 season
Coach John Herdman says Toronto FC players are looking for redemption after a dismal 4-20-10…
Lionel Messi wasn’t seen at MLS media day. Doesn’t matter, since everyone talked about him
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Lionel Messi was not visible at Major League Soccer’s annual…
Toronto FC training camp opens with medicals then a flight to warm-weather Florida
Toronto FC players are scheduled to report for medicals Saturday before heading south for Florida…
The Emmy Awards: A guide to how to watch, who you’ll see, and why it all has taken so long
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The 2023 Emmy Awards are arriving in 2024. Hollywood’s two strikes…
Spain forward Jenni Hermoso says former coach Jorge Vilda made players feel uncomfortable
MADRID (AP) — Record scorer Jenni Hermoso, who has led the fight against sexism in…
Two North Carolina Tar Heels taken with top two picks of the NWSL draft
ANAHEIM, Calif. – The Utah Royals took University of North Carolina’s Ally Sentnor, the Atlantic…