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Brazil star Neymar injured and unlikely to be fit for first game at World Cup
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Picking injury-prone Neymar in Brazil’s World Cup squad seemed a…
As World Cup nears, intelligence agency warns of increased human trafficking risk
OTTAWA — As Canada prepares to host World Cup soccer, the federal financial intelligence agency…
CFL signs six-year broadcast agreement with Bell Media, DAZN and YouTube
TORONTO — Commissioner Stewart Johnston wanted a new TV deal in place before the start…
Ballon d’Or awards for world’s best soccer players in 2026 moves from Paris to London
LONDON (AP) — The Ballon d’Or ceremony to crown the best men’s and women’s players…
Barcelona close to signing England forward Anthony Gordon, AP source says
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — England forward Anthony Gordon is set to arrive at Barcelona on…
Gio Reyna and Joe Scally bring a close bond forged in Germany to US World Cup roster
DUESSELDORF, Germany (AP) — How far can the power of friendship get you at the…
Scotland coach Steve Clarke extends contract to 2030 World Cup
GLASGOW, Scotland (AP) — Scotland coach Steve Clarke has signed a new contract before the…
Oliver Glasner’s future unclear after signing off with a trophy as Crystal Palace coach
After winning Crystal Palace’s first European trophy in his final game as coach, Oliver Glasner…
Aguirre’s early Mexico camp revives a 1986-style grind for a home World Cup push
MEXICO CITY (AP) — When Javier Aguirre was a player, he believed Mexico’s grueling, year-long…
Chicago Stars fire GM Richard Feuz after 3-8 start to the NWSL season
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Stars fired general manager Richard Feuz on Wednesday after a…
The US is a two-time World Cup host. Without Lamar Hunt, it is likely neither would have happened
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The most enduring memories that Clark and Dan Hunt share…
Bublé says Whitecaps need more than private money to stay in Vancouver
TORONTO — Canadian singer Michael Bublé and television personality Drew Scott say they have been…
Crystal Palace beats Rayo Vallecano 1-0 for Conference League title, club’s 1st European trophy
LEIPZIG, Germany (AP) — Crystal Palace didn’t want to be in the third-tier Conference League…
New York and New Jersey are investigating FIFA’s ticket practices as World Cup prices soar
NEW YORK (AP) — FIFA is under fresh scrutiny for sky-high World Cup ticket prices…
In the shadow of the BC Place, downtown Vancouver braces for World Cup
VANCOUVER — The 30 students attending the Columbia Academy private elementary school in Vancouver often…
Canadian winger Tajon Buchanan ‘feeling good’ ahead of home World Cup
Tajon Buchanan knows black-and-white images of his face are posted on billboards and flashing on…
MLS-worst Philadelphia Union fire coach Bradley Carnell as part of front office shakeup
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The last-place Philadelphia Union fired coach Bradley Carnell on Wednesday as part…
Sole player who lives in Haiti awaits US visa as his squad prepares for the World Cup in Florida
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — The only member of Haiti’s national soccer team who…
Fact File: No evidence Vancouver busing out homeless ahead of World Cup
VANCOUVER — Rumours have spread on social media that homeless people from Vancouver were being…
Federal judge drops charges against ex-Fox executive in soccer corruption case
NEW YORK (AP) — A federal judge dismissed charges against a convicted former Fox television…
Fact File: No evidence Vancouver sending homeless residents to other B.C. cities ahead of World Cup
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Rumours have spread on social media that homeless people from Vancouver were being bused out…
10 players to watch at the World Cup
Two of soccer’s all-time greats will likely make their final bows on the sport’s biggest…
Mallory Swanson returns to the USWNT first the first time since the 2024 Paris Olympics
Triple Espresso is back. The trio of Trinity Rodman, Mallory Swanson and Sophia Wilson, nicknamed…
Injured Canadian players ‘ahead of schedule’ at pre-World Cup training camp: coach
CHARLOTTE — Liam Millar didn’t have a lot of time to celebrate the highest high…