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Iran’s sports minister says the country can’t take part in the World Cup because of US attacks
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran’s sports and youth minister said it’s “not possible”…
Boca Juniors unveils $50M-$60M Bombonera expansion to 80,000 seats
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — After River Plate presented a project to roof its Monumental…
NWSL to award its 18th franchise this year, with team expected to begin play in 2028
The National Women’s Soccer League will award its 18th franchise this year, with the team…
Pacer Nahid Rana rattles new-look Pakistan to earn Bangladesh big win in 1st ODI
DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — Fast bowler Nahid Rana grabbed a maiden five-wicket haul as Bangladesh…
Most of Iranian women’s soccer team left Australia after declining last-minute airport asylum offers
GOLD COAST, Australia (AP) — The Iranian women’s soccer team left Australia without seven squad…
Ten months after her heart stopped during a game, Angel City’s Savy King returns to the pitch
LOS ANGELES (AP) — That Savy King not only survived a life-threatening on-field cardiac event…
Infantino says he’s talked to Trump and was assured that Iran can come to US for World Cup
MIAMI (AP) — FIFA said Tuesday night that it anticipates Iran’s national team will be…
Vancouver Whitecaps defender Tristan Blackmon fined for embellishment
NEW YORK — Major League Soccer has fined Vancouver Whitecaps defender Tristan Blackmon for violating…
Mexico grants visas to some Iraq players for World Cup qualifier in Monterrey
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has begun granting visas to players…
Bayern Munich and Atletico Madrid win big in Champions League, Liverpool loses, Barcelona held
Bayern Munich and Atletico Madrid took giant strides toward the Champions League quarterfinals with big…
Canada’s Alphonso Davies distraught after injury playing for Bayern in Champions League
Alphonso Davies covered his face with his shirt as he left the field with an…
Former head of Republic of Congo soccer federation gets life sentence for embezzling FIFA funds
BRAZZAVILLE, Republic of Congo (AP) — Former Republic of Congo soccer federation president Jean-Guy Blaise…
Seattle Sounders sign young forward Osaze De Rosario to new long-term deal
SEATTLE — Osaze De Rosario, son of Canada Soccer Hall of Famer Dwayne De Rosario,…
Canada names 21-player roster for final CONCACAF Women’s U-17 Qualifiers
Melyna Alexis, Gabriela Istocki, Lacey Kindel and Reed Tingley, who represented Canada at the 2025…
Australia grants asylum to 5 members of the Iranian women’s soccer team
GOLD COAST, Australia (AP) — Australia granted asylum to five members of the Iranian women’s…
Iran says skier deeply disappointed at missing Paralympics because of war
CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, Italy (AP) — Iran’s National Paralympic Committee has called it “heartbreaking” that cross-country…
PSG gets Joao Neves fitness boost ahead of Chelsea match in Champions League
PARIS (AP) — Portugal midfielder Joao Neves returned to training with Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday,…
Meet Bodø/Glimt, the team from a Norwegian fishing town delivering a Champions League fairy tale
Glance over the stellar lineup of teams in the Champions League’s round of 16 this…
Austria gets FIFA approval ahead of World Cup to pick Dortmund’s Chukwuemeka and PSV’s Wanner
ZURICH (AP) — Austria got permission from FIFA to select former England and Germany youth…
Visa issues may leave Jamaican club short-handed against LA Galaxy in Champions Cup
CARSON, Calif. (AP) — Mount Pleasant, a team from the Jamaican Premier League, is bracing…
Derrick Jones and Yaw Yeboah banned for life by Major League Soccer for gambling on games
Two players were banned for life Monday by Major League Soccer for gambling on soccer,…
World Cup chief operating officer says tournament is ‘too big’ to be postponed amid global turmoil
DALLAS (AP) — FIFA’s World Cup chief operating officer says the tournament is “too big”…
Women’s soccer investor Michele Kang wins Olympic award for promoting gender equality
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — Women’s soccer club owner Michele Kang won a gender equality award…
CF Montréal midfielder Wiki Carmona honoured named MLS Player of the Matchday
NEW YORK — CF Montréal midfielder Wiki Carmona has been voted the Major League Soccer…