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How mom’s conversations in a Rio hair salon led to soccer star’s unsubstantiated betting charges
Conversations in the hairdressing salon owned by the mother of Brazilian soccer player Lucas Paqueta…
Atlanta goalkeeper Jayden Hibbert enjoying first taste of life in camp with Canada
Holding American, Canadian and Jamaican passports, Atlanta United goalkeeper Jayden Hibbert has options when it…
NWSL’s Stars announce move to Northwestern campus
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Stars will move from SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview, Illinois, to…
Fan groups across Europe urge UEFA and FIFA to block plans for Barcelona and Milan games abroad
GENEVA (AP) — Soccer fans from more than 400 club-supporter groups in Europe urged FIFA…
Register, cross your fingers and hope: A guide to buying 2026 FIFA World Cup tickets
How to purchase tickets for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, co-hosted by Canada, the U.S.…
Notorious online soccer piracy network Streameast shut down, antipiracy group says
Notorious online soccer piracy network Streameast has been shut down after more than 1.6 billion…
FIFA hits Argentina and Albania with 6-figure fines after fan racism at World Cup qualifiers
GENEVA (AP) — FIFA has fined six national federations, including defending champion Argentina, for racist…
Dutch soccer club Vitesse Arnhem given reprieve by appeals court in struggle to keep licence
ARNHEM, Netherlands (AP) — Troubled Dutch soccer club Vitesse Arnhem was given a lifeline Wednesday…
Donnarumma says he’ll work on passing the ball out from the back after move to Man City
FLORENCE, Italy (AP) — Goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma said he will try to improve his ability…
Neves to wear Jota’s No. 21 jersey for Portugal and reveals tattoo of late friend
LISBON (AP) — Portugal midfielder Ruben Neves will wear the No. 21 jersey of his…
Gregor Townsend to stay on as Scotland rugby coach until 2027 World Cup
EDINBURGH, Scotland (AP) — Gregor Townsend extended his contract as head coach of Scotland’s rugby…
Fan who racially insulted Iñaki Williams in Spanish league game reaches deal to avoid prison time
MADRID (AP) — An Espanyol fan accused of racially insulting Athletic Bilbao forward Iñaki Williams…
Sisterhood on and off the field: Meet the real sisters at the Women’s Rugby World Cup
LONDON (AP) — Players at the Women’s Rugby World Cup are more than happy to…
Activists call on Mexican soccer fans to end homophobic chant ahead of 2026 World Cup
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Frustrated that Mexico’s soccer federation has failed to stop a homophobic…
Ola Brynhildsen returns to Norway after loan stay with Toronto FC mutually terminated
TORONTO — With six games remaining in the regular season and Toronto FC sitting 15…
Josh Sargent hopes to end 6-year international scoring drought, aims for World Cup roster spot
Josh Sargent could end a 2,118-day international goal drought Saturday when the United States plays…
Asisat Oshoala heads to Al-Hilal in the Saudi women’s league on transfer from Bay FC
Forward Asisat Oshoala has joined Saudi Women’s Premier League club Al-Hilal on transfer from Bay…
Veteran goalkeeper Erin McLeod announces retirement in wake of season-ending injury
Erin McLeod, the oldest player in the Northern Super League, has announced her retirement in…
Canadian forward Cyle Larin joins Dutch league leader Feyenoord on loan
Canadian striker Cyle Larin has joined Dutch league leader Feyenoord on loan from Spain’s RCD…
US midfielder Benjamin Cremaschi loaned from Inter Miami to Parma
PARMA, Italy (AP) — American midfielder Benjamin Cremaschi was loaned from Inter Miami to Parma…
Second Fiji front-rower suspended for red card at Women’s Rugby World Cup
EXETER, England (AP) — Fiji lost a second front-rower to suspension at the Women’s Rugby…
England calls up Loftus-Cheek and Quansah for World Cup qualifiers
LONDON (AP) — England coach Thomas Tuchel has added Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Jarell Quansah to…
Grimsby fined for fielding ineligible player during historic win against Man United
LONDON (AP) — Grimsby Town has been fined 20,000 pounds ($26,750) for fielding an ineligible…
Canadian men to face Ecuador in November friendly at Toronto’s BMO Field
Canada will host Ecuador in a men’s soccer friendly in Toronto during the November FIFA…