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Toronto officials, advocates criticize FIFA reusable bottle ban in World Cup stadiums
TORONTO — Toronto environmental advocates and local officials have condemned FIFA’s decision to ban reusable…
Liverpool hires Andoni Iraola to mark return to Klopp-style playing approach after Slot departure
Liverpool hired Andoni Iraola as manager on Thursday, turning to the former Bournemouth coach whose…
Rugby Canada extends Stephen Meehan’s coaching contract through men’s World Cup
LANGFORD — Rugby Canada has signed men’s coach Stephen Meehan to a contract extension that…
A snapshot look at the six FIFA World Cup games to be played at Toronto Stadium
TORONTO — Canada will host 13 games during the FIFA World Cup, with six games…
From Modric to Mane, five stars to watch at the World Cup in Toronto
TORONTO — Toronto is set to host six FIFA World Cup games, including a Round…
Argentina seeks a glorious end to the Messi era with another World Cup title
BUENOS AIRES (AP) — Argentina has bitter memories of 1994, the last time the United…
Man City angry and Mourinho backs Pérez as Real Madrid presidential race heats up
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Real Madrid’s two presidential candidates have stepped up their campaigning, with…
AP exclusive: Iran players describe how the war affects their World Cup preparations
ANTALYA, Turkey (AP) — Iran is heading to the World Cup while the country is…
Trio of star-studded World Cup opening ceremonies in US, Canada and Mexico aim to showcase unity
MILAN (AP) — The World Cup will feature an unprecedented trio of star-studded opening ceremonies…
Canada hopes a pool of experienced players on the world stage translates to World Cup success
Canada’s extraordinary improvement in international soccer over the last decade is unmistakable. Whether that will…
Nelly Furtado, Tragically Hip join Boi-1da for Canada’s ‘competitive’ World Cup album
When Boi-1da was first approached about a World Cup soundtrack by Canada Soccer, the brief…
Brazilian players from a Rio de Janeiro favela find hope and opportunities thanks to soccer
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — When Brazilian João Victor Gonçalves began playing soccer in one…
Argentina’s World Cup title defense draws a frenzy in Kansas City as Messi nurses a hamstring strain
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — Turns out that reigning World Cup champion Argentina draws quite…
Rodman, Wilson and Swanson are together again for USWNT matches against Brazil
When Mallory Swanson and Sophia Wilson lamented that they were missing their infant daughters while…
Jannik Sinner exited early and there’s still an all-Italian semifinal at the French Open
PARIS (AP) — An Italian man will be in the French Open final and it’s…
FIFA’s World Cup stadium code bans vuvuzelas, says body paint isn’t clothing
VANCOUVER — Fans attending FIFA World Cup matches will have to leave their vuvuzelas at…
Canada’s Davies says ‘anything is possible’ as recovery continues ahead of World Cup
MONTREAL — Alphonso Davies stood before the FIFA Congress in Russia in 2018 and shared…
Canadian striker Oluwaseyi grateful for journey that’s led to FIFA World Cup
CHARLOTTE — Even in tough moments, Tani Oluwaseyi remains thankful. So thankful that the 26-year-old…
Congo’s soccer team seeks alternatives after Spanish city cancels World Cup warmup game due to Ebola
MADRID (AP) — Congo was still hoping to play its World Cup warmup against Chile…
Artist suing FIFA over destruction of Dallas whale mural before World Cup
The artist who painted a giant mural on a building in downtown Dallas of life-sized…
Swiss forward Embolo goes to US embassy for urgent World Cup visa after travel denied
BERN, Switzerland (AP) — Switzerland forward Breel Embolo applied for an urgent visa at the…
Spain coach confident that Lamine Yamal will be fit for World Cup opener
MADRID (AP) — Spain coach Luis de la Fuente expects Lamine Yamal to be fit…
Olympic medallists Kingsbury and Sarault to lead Calgary Stampede parade
CALGARY — Olympic medallists Mikael Kingsbury and Courtney Sarault are used to getting cheers on…
Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal are all going to the World Cup after injury scares
Injuries to some of soccer’s star players, including Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal,…