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Barcelona star Lamine Yamal waves Palestinian flag during title parade
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Barcelona star Lamine Yamal waved a Palestinian flag during an open…
Gio Reyna pleased with landmark goal in Germany ahead of US World Cup team selection
DUESSELDORF, Germany (AP) — Gio Reyna says he’s happy to score a goal which ended…
Arsenal defender Ben White ruled out of the World Cup with medial ligament damage
LONDON (AP) — Arsenal defender Ben White is out of contention for the World Cup…
Serie A champion Inter aiming for the double in Italian Cup final, Lazio eyeing Europe
MILAN (AP) — Just four days after facing off against each other in the league,…
At 42, Qatar forward Sebastián Soria could become oldest outfield player at a World Cup
GENEVA (AP) — Veteran Qatar forward Sebastián Soria has a chance to become the oldest…
Slavia Prague handed forfeit loss for mass pitch invasion during derby against Sparta
PRAGUE (AP) — Slavia Prague was handed a forfeit loss in its abandoned game against…
World Cup-bound Iraq gets FIFA approval for 2 new players from clubs in US and Scotland
ZURICH (AP) — World Cup -bound Iraq has two new players for possible selection after…
Los Angeles to host World Cup games for 3rd time: 5 things to know about the City of Angels
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles is famous for its sun, sand and surf, celebrity…
Southampton asks for more time to undertake review into spying controversy
SOUTHAMPTON, England (AP) — Southampton has asked for more time to complete an internal review…
Blind side: Why World Cup economic impact on Vancouver and Toronto may never be known
VANCOUVER — Vancouver Foodie Tours is hoping to dine out on an influx of visitors…
Whitecaps vie to become road warriors as Vancouver prepares for FIFA World Cup
VANCOUVER — In a season marked by FIFA World Cup-induced schedule quirks, the Vancouver Whitecaps…
QB Fajardo believes Elks can contend for Grey Cup after years of futility
EDMONTON — After the Tre Ford quarterback experiment failed last year, the Edmonton Elks turned…
Kansas City Chiefs are ready to turn over revamped Arrowhead Stadium to FIFA for the World Cup
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — More than three decades ago, Lamar Hunt and his son…
World Cup debutant Curaçao parts with coach amid reports Advocaat could return
WILLEMSTAD, Curaçao (AP) — World Cup debutant Curaçao parted company with coach Fred Rutten on…
US midfielder Cardoso set to miss the World Cup because of ankle surgery
MADRID (AP) — United States midfielder Johnny Cardoso is set to miss the World Cup…
Maple Leafs, special adviser Shane Doan part ways after three seasons
TORONTO — Shane Doan and the Maple Leafs have parted ways. The former NHLer has…
Premier League corner chaos is heading to the World Cup and FIFA believes referees will handle it
Referees at the World Cup are aware of the growing trend in the Premier League…
Good news for Spain as Williams and Sancet hamstring injuries not so bad
BILBAO, Spain (AP) — Spain forward Nico Williams has been diagnosed with a moderate hamstring…
‘Final touches’ underway at FIFA World Cup venues in Vancouver, Toronto
Hard hats and orange cones have been a frequent sight at B.C. Place for well…
When it comes to private jets, World Cup influx will pale next to Taylor Swift
VANCOUVER — Metro Vancouver airports are preparing for the arrival of world leaders, celebrities and…
German referee Siebert gets Arsenal-PSG in Champions League final after missing out on World Cup
NYON, Switzerland (AP) — German referee Daniel Siebert was picked Monday by UEFA for the…
50 Cent, Nelly and The Chainsmokers to headline Sports Illustrated concert series during World Cup
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Rappers 50 Cent and Nelly along with electronic music duo The…
The World Cup begins in one month and here’s when the top teams are announcing their final rosters
LONDON (AP) — The World Cup is one month away and it’s almost time for…
Dallas has the most World Cup matches of the 16 sites with 9 at the home of the Cowboys
The Dallas Cowboys were hopeful the World Cup final would end up in their stadium.…