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Rodman agrees to new three-year deal with Spirit
Forward Trinity Rodman has agreed to a three-year contract to remain with the Washington Spirit, ending months of speculation about the Olympic gold medalist’s future in the National Women’s Soccer League.
Richy Ledezma switches soccer allegiance from U.S. to Mexico, joins national team
Right wingback Richy Ledezma has switched allegiance from the United States and will play for Mexico’s national soccer team.
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France not considering soccer World Cup boycott over Greenland for now
France's sports minister says her country is not currently thinking about boycotting the soccer World Cup in the United States amid growing tensions related to Donald Trump's quest to control Greenland.
Senegal’s triumphant return: Fans flood Dakar streets for Africa Cup of Nations victory parade
The triumphant Senegal team received a hero's welcome during its parade in the capital Dakar on Tuesday following their victory in a tense Africa Cup of Nations final that saw the players briefly walk off the pitch to protest a penalty decision deep into second-half stoppage time.
Guehi becomes latest signing in Man City’s big recruitment drive after leaving Palace
Manchester City completed the signing of England defender Marc Guehi from Crystal Palace for a reported 20 million pounds ($26.7 million) on Monday, bolstering the team's options amid a run of big injuries at center back.
FIFA boss Infantino criticizes ‘unacceptable’ Senegal conduct at chaotic Africa Cup final
Senegal leaving the field to protest referee decisions before winning the Africa Cup of Nations title amid shocking chaos was "unacceptable," FIFA president Gianni Infantino said Monday.
The towel tussle that made Senegal’s second-choice goalkeeper a national hero at Africa Cup
Senegal has an unlikely new hero, and he did not even play in the chaotic Africa Cup of Nations final won by his country.
Man City close to buying Guehi and manager Glasner announces he is leaving Crystal Palace in summer
Manchester City is close to signing defender Marc Guehi, Oliver Glasner said Friday while also announcing that he would be quitting as Crystal Palace manager at the end of the season.
UK government urges police official to quit over ban of Maccabi Tel Aviv soccer fans
The U.K.'s home secretary on Wednesday urged the head of one of the country's leading police forces to resign following a report on how fans from Israeli soccer team Maccabi Tel Aviv were banned from a match against Premier League side Aston Villa in Birmingham last year.
Rolland Courbis, a passionate figure in French soccer, dies at 72
Former Marseille coach Rolland Courbis, a charismatic figure of French soccer who became a prominent pundit, has died. He was 72.
FIFA deepens World Cup ties to betting industry with deal that includes streaming games
FIFA deepened its commercial ties to the betting industry Monday in a four-year deal that will let some gambling operators livestream World Cup games this year.
Morocco coach says claims of Africa Cup refereeing bias are from foes ‘who want to see us fall’
Morocco coach Walid Regragui has angrily rejected suggestions his team is benefiting from favorable refereeing decisions as the Africa Cup of Nations host.
At 58 years old, world’s oldest professional soccer player says he’s only getting better with age
Kazuyoshi Miura, the Japanese soccer player they call "King Kazu," says he's only getting better with age.
Spanish soccer league battles Cloudflare over piracy, says U.S. company ignores illegal content
Once the ball starts rolling in the Spanish league, the game is on for some 50 analysts who start looking for signs of online piracy.
Former Premier League referee Coote given suspended prison sentence for indecent image
Former Premier League referee David Coote was given a suspended prison sentence on Thursday for having a sexual video of a minor on his laptop.
