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Racist abuse of Vinícius Júnior highlights entrenched problem in soccer
MADRID (AP) — Hanging from a highway bridge in Madrid, an effigy of one of…
Soccer authorities move toward tougher sanctions for racial abuse over last decade
GENEVA (AP) — When Kevin-Prince Boateng walked off the field to protest being racially abused…
Undercover observers track racism, discrimination at European soccer games
DUESSELDORF, Germany (AP) — Blend in. Stay alert. Feign excitement if you must. Among the…
Racism on the soccer field took a toll on Black players in England
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — When racism was rife in English soccer and hooliganism was on…
Ibrahimovic: It’s time to say goodbye to soccer
MILAN (AP) — Veteran AC Milan forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic announced his immediate retirement from soccer…
Di Lorenzo becomes 1st Napoli player to lift Serie A trophy in 33 years; Ibrahimovic retires
MILAN (AP) — As Giovanni Di Lorenzo became the first Napoli player to lift the…
Benzema scores in final game with Madrid; Vinícius back in team after racial abuse
MADRID (AP) — Karim Benzema converted his penalty kick and received a standing ovation from…
Canadian entry finishes runner-up at US$1-million 7vs7 soccer tournament
CARY, N.C. – Canada’s SLC FC lost 2-0 Sunday to Connecticut’s Newtown Pride FC in…
Soccer fan arrested for wearing offensive jersey to FA Cup final referring to Hillsborough tragedy
LONDON (AP) — London police said that a soccer fan was charged Sunday with wearing…
Carranza sparks Union to 3-0 MLS victory over Montreal.
CHESTER, Pa. (AP) — Julián Carranza scored a goal in each half to lead the…
Mbappe wins record 5th French golden boot, Rennes earns Europa League spot, Auxerre relegated
PARIS (AP) — Paris Saint-Germain striker Kylian Mbappe won a record fifth straight French golden…
Celtic clinches domestic treble after winning Scottish Cup
GLASGOW, Scotland (AP) — Celtic clinched the domestic treble after beating Inverness Caledonian Thistle 3-1…
Nkunku shines as Leipzig beats Frankfurt to retain German Cup
BERLIN (AP) — Leipzig retained the German Cup with a 1-0 win over Eintracht Frankfurt…
Man City beats Man United 2-1 in FA Cup final to complete second leg of treble bid
LONDON (AP) — The second leg of Manchester City’s treble mission is secure. Add the…
Barcelona wins Women’s Champions League by coming from behind to beat Wolfsburg
EINDHOVEN, Netherlands (AP) — Patricia Guijarro scored twice inside three minutes as Barcelona staged a…
Vancouver Whitecaps make pitch towards families as inflation, expenses hit fans
VANCOUVER – The Vancouver Whitecaps have the fourth lowest attendance in Major League Soccer, but…
El Salvador soccer executives dodge prison with payment to stampede victims’ families
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador (AP) — Five soccer club executives and stadium officials arrested for…
As legal gambling surges, some states want to teach teens about the risks
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — As a high school senior, Nick was blessed with a…
TFC sees positive news on injury front and a less congested schedule in weeks ahead
While Toronto FC coach Bob Bradley says there is positive news when it comes to…
CF Montreal heads to Philadelphia hoping to duplicate last year’s road resurgence
MONTREAL – CF Montreal had a difficult start on the road last year before embarking…
Champions League final referee keeps job after apologizing for ties to far-right leader
GENEVA (AP) — Polish soccer referee Szymon Marciniak apologized Friday for speaking at a business…
COC supports national safe-sport inquiry, national fencing execs grilled in Ottawa
Canadian Fencing Federation executives were the latest sport leaders called on the carpet by a…
Conservative trustees choose ‘Mighty Banyans’ for Florida college mascot
The New College of Florida trustees dominated by conservatives appointed by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis…
Minnesota United waives Canadian international defender Doneil Henry
GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. – Minnesota United has waived Canadian international defender Doneil Henry. Minnesota acquired…