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Canada Soccer extends Biello’s run as interim men’s coach through Copa qualifier
Canada Soccer has extended Mauro Biello’s run as interim men’s national team coach through the…
Sporting KC parts ways with controversial director Gavin Wilkinson after 8 days, fan pushback
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — Sporting Kansas City has agreed to part ways with sporting…
Canadian women return to SheBelieves Cup in April, opening against Brazil
The Canadian women’s soccer team is returning to the SheBelieves Cup in April in the…
Inter Milan sets up Italian Super Cup final with Napoli in Saudi Arabia
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Inter Milan is hoping a midseason trophy will catapult the…
Protests against Germany’s far right gain new momentum after report on meeting of extremists
BERLIN (AP) — Tens of thousands of people protested the far right in cities across…
Vancouver Whitecaps FC transfer midfielder Alexandre to Brazilian side Fortaleza EC
Vancouver Whitecaps FC transferred midfielder Caio Alexandre to Brazilian side Fortaleza EC on Saturday. In…
AC Milan goalkeeper Maignan walks off field after racist abuse. Game at Udinese suspended briefly
UDINE, Italy (AP) — AC Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan walked off the field after being…
Congo captain Chancel Mbemba subjected to online racist abuse after Africa Cup game against Morocco
ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast (AP) — Congo captain Chancel Mbemba was subjected to a torrent of…
Milan keeper Maignan wants stronger action after racist abuse. FIFA president eyes tougher sanctions
MILAN (AP) — AC Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan says too many people are “complicit” in…
Guinea soccer team appeals to fans to ‘celebrate carefully’ following supporter deaths
ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast (AP) — The Guinea soccer team has appealed to fans to “celebrate…
Newly appointed Canada Soccer general secretary steps down, citing personal matter
Alyson Walker, the newly appointed general secretary of Canada Soccer, is leaving the job before…
Liberia’s new president takes office with a promise to ‘rescue’ Africa’s oldest republic
MONROVIA, Liberia (AP) — Liberia’s new president, Joseph Boakai, was sworn into office Monday after…
Cyprus police vow tougher screening of soccer fans in a renewed effort to clamp down on violence
NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — In a renewed bid to clamp down on violence at soccer…
Former Canada captain Christine Sinclair signs one-year contract with NWSL’s Portland
PORTLAND, Ore. – Former Canada captain Christine Sinclair has signed a one-year contract with the…
Udinese bans for life one of the fans who racially abused Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan
MILAN (AP) — Serie A club Udinese has identified a fan who racially abused AC…
Gigi Riva, all-time leading scorer for Italy men’s national team, dies at 79
CAGLIARI, Sardinia (AP) — Gigi Riva, the all-time leading goalscorer for Italy men’s national team…
Blinken begins Africa tour in Cape Verde, touting the US as a key security and economic partner
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken began a tour of four…
Defender Paris Gee signs with Vancouver FC, returns to B.C. to be closer to family
Family has brought Paris Gee home after two successful seasons with York United FC. The…
Civil war turned Somalia’s main soccer stadium into an army camp. Now it’s hosting games again
MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — A stadium in Somalia’s violence-prone capital is hosting its first soccer…
Jazz owner requests for NHL to initiate expansion process to bring franchise to Utah
SALT LAKE CITY – The owners of the NBA’s Utah Jazz have requested the NHL…
British billionaire Joe Lewis pleads guilty in insider trading case
NEW YORK (AP) — British billionaire Joe Lewis, whose family trust owns the Tottenham Hotspur…
Bev Priestman signs contract to remain Canadian women’s coach through 2027 World Cup
While the search for a general secretary and men’s coach continues, Canada Soccer has locked…
Dispute between Canadian Soccer Business and its media partner leads to legal action
Canadian Soccer Business and Mediapro, its media partner, have gone to court in a dispute…
Jurgen Klopp announces he will step down as Liverpool manager at end of season
LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Jurgen Klopp shocked the soccer world by announcing he will step…