Soccer
Egypt and Iran complain about planned World Cup ‘Pride’ match in Seattle
Egypt and Iran, two Middle East nations that target gays and lesbians, have complained to FIFA over a World Cup soccer match in Seattle that is planned to celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride.
Ex-NWSL director Tatjana Haenni to join Leipzig as chief executive
Former National Women's Soccer League director Tatjana Haenni will join Leipzig as chief executive next month, making her one of the most high-profile female executives working in European men's soccer.
Rainbow flag moved to new location at Tottenham’s stadium after Slavia Prague request
A rainbow flag showing support for the LGBTQ+ community has been moved to a new location inside Tottenham's stadium for the Champions League match against Sparta Prague following a request from the Czech team, Spurs said Tuesday.
Soccer peace prize for Trump triggers FIFA ethics investigation for Infantino
FIFA President Gianni Infantino's public support for Donald Trump and a peace prize awarded to the U.S. president are the subjects of formal complaints to the global soccer body's ethics investigators.
World Cup to include 3-minute hydration breaks in each half of all games, not only in hot weather
FIFA says it will include three-minute hydration breaks in each half of every game at next year's World Cup, not just those played in hot weather.
Supersized World Cup field begins to take shape at Friday’s draw
FIFA has invited more teams than ever for a World Cup priced largely for fans in the 1%. The process of figuring out which teams in the expanded 48-nation field will play where begins with Friday's draw at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.
Bologna snatches 2-1 win over Parma to reach Italian Cup quarterfinals, will face Milan or Lazio
Substitute Santiago Castro's last-gasp goal sent Bologna into the Italian Cup quarterfinals as the defending champion came from behind to beat Parma 2-1 on Thursday.
Players’ union files grievance with NWSL over rejection of contract offer to Rodman
The National Women's Soccer League Players' Association has filed a grievance with the league for rejecting a contract offer extended to Trinity Rodman by the Washington Spirit.
Messi taking plans for World Cup at ‘one day at a time’
Lionel Messi isn't saying if he plans to play in the 2026 World Cup.
FIFA considered Las Vegas for World Cup draw, but logistical issues helped send it to District
FIFA considered Las Vegas as the site for its World Cup draw but logistical issues helped prevent a deal from getting done.
