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Canadian forward Marcus Caldeira looks forward to taking next step in MLS SuperDraft
Having already made his mark in two seasons at West Virginia University, Canadian forward Marcus…
Greek anti-terror squad investigates after a bomb was defused near riot police headquarters
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greece’s antiterrorism squad is investigating after the national riot police headquarters…
Canadian soccer endures a year of change, disruption and disappointment
It was a year of change and mostly disappointment in Canadian soccer. Captains Christine Sinclair…
Year in review: A look at news events in October 2023
A look at news events in October 2023 1 – Two people died after a…
Colombia’s leftist ELN rebels agree to stop kidnapping for ransom, at least temporarily
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Rebels from Colombia’s leftist National Liberation Army said Sunday they have…
Luton captain Tom Lockyer is undergoing tests and scans after cardiac arrest during EPL game
LUTON, England (AP) — Luton captain Tom Lockyer was undergoing tests and scans at hospital…
Gay Ugandan in Edmonton facing deportation gets temporary permit to stay in Canada
EDMONTON – A man in Edmonton who was set to be deported to Uganda, where…
Eustaquio diplomatically disagrees with Herdman’s assessment of Canadian men
Canada midfielder Stephen Eustaquio says he did not see any of the selfishness in the…
Canada Soccer honours Jessie Fleming, Stephen Eustaquio as players of the year
Jessie Fleming and Stephen Eustaquio, two key cogs in the Canadian midfield, have been named…
Prince Harry claims vindication in court victory as judge finds British tabloid hacked his phone
LONDON (AP) — Prince Harry’s phone was hacked by journalists and private investigators working for…
Former Turkish soccer team president gets permanent ban for punching referee
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — The former president of a Turkish soccer team who punched a…
Baby it’s cold outside, so let’s play some CONCACAF Champions Cup soccer
Forge FC coach Bobby Smyrniotis has one thought when it comes to hosting Mexico’s Chivas…
Female soccer fans in Iran allowed into Tehran stadium for men’s game. FIFA head praises progress
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Female soccer fans in Iran claimed a small win Thursday in…
Set of 6 Messi World Cup shirts sells for $7.8 million at auction in New York
NEW YORK (AP) — Six jerseys worn by soccer superstar Lionel Messi during Argentina’s winning…
Canada Soccer names three finalists for senior player of the year awards
Jonathan David, Alphonso Davies and Stephen Eustaquio are the men’s finalists for Canada Soccer Player…
Premier League to have its first female referee when Rebecca Welch handles game on Dec. 23
LONDON (AP) — Rebecca Welch will become the first female referee in the Premier League…
Messi, Mbappé or Haaland to be FIFA best player in 2023. Women’s best is Bonmatí, Hermoso or Caicedo
ZURICH (AP) — The FIFA best men’s player award for 2023 will be another contest…
Xavi under pressure as Barcelona visits Valencia after two straight defeats
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Another poor performance by Barcelona in a defeat at modest Antwerp…
Champions League: England flops, Spain surges while PSV and Copenhagen provide nice surprises
So much for the English taking over European soccer. The final Champions League group stage…
Captain Lautaro and Inter Milan keen to upgrade contract in season
MILAN (AP) — World Cup winner Lautaro Martínez has two targets: To score 100 goals…
Hodgson, 76, falling out of love with soccer as Crystal Palace plummets in EPL
If this is to be Roy Hodgson’s final stint in his long, itinerant coaching career,…
Toronto FC draft choice Charlie Sharp a finalist for MAC Hermann Trophy
Forward Charlie Sharp, Toronto FC’s third-round pick in the 2023 MLS SuperDraft, is one of…
Minister doesn’t yet know cost to replace deteriorating Montreal Olympic Stadium roof
QUEBEC – The potential cost of replacing the deteriorating roof of Montreal’s Olympic Stadium won’t…
Attacks on match officials could ‘kill’ soccer, top former ref Collina says after latest incident
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Attacked on the field by the president of a top Turkish…