Soccer
Dutch foundation launches class action lawsuit against FIFA over transfer rules after Diarra ruling
A Dutch group seeking compensation on behalf of soccer players who might have lost income due to transfer regulations has filed a class action lawsuit against the sport's governing body FIFA and five other football associations.
Top EU court rules that soccer governing body FIFA’s decisions can be challenged outside Switzerland
The European Union's top court ruled Friday that some decisions by international governing bodies, such as FIFA and the International Olympic Committee, can be challenged outside Switzerland, opening up a system that currently binds athletes, officials and clubs to accept verdicts there.
Uzuni, Wolff score goals, Austin’s win extends D.C. United’s winless streak to eight games
Myrto Uzuni and Owen Wollf each scored a first-half goal on Saturday night to help Austin FC beat D.C. 4-2, United's fourth consecutive loss.
Soccer players’ union hits back at ‘autocratic’ FIFA and Infantino in fallout from Club World Cup
The global soccer players' union hit back at FIFA and its president Gianni Infantino on Friday, saying their autocratic style of leadership was harming the rights of its members.
Chicharito expresses regret after backlash in Mexico for ‘very sexist’ comments on gender roles
Soccer star Javier "Chicharito" Hernandez has expressed regret for "any confusion or discomfort" caused by remarks posted on his social media accounts about gender roles.
Spirit’s owner donates $100,000 to local charities amid women’s soccer midseason break
The July break has been busy for the Washington Spirit. The women's professional soccer club introduced its new coach and welcomed superstar Trinity Rodman back from injury. Team owner Michele Kang capped the month with a $100,000 donation to local charities on Wednesday.
