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Saudi sports minister says 2034 World Cup could be hosted in summer or winter despite desert heat
GENEVA (AP) — Saudi Arabia is looking into the possibility of hosting the 2034 men's World Cup during the traditional months of June-July despite daily temperatures above 100 degrees F (38 C), according to the desert kingdom's sports minister. In a rare interview since FIFA...
Rubiales 'seemingly forcefully kissed' an England player on face at Women's World Cup
ZURICH (AP) — Former Spanish soccer federation president Luis Rubiales “seemingly forcefully kissed” an England player on her face before kissing Jenni Hermoso without her consent at the Women’s World Cup, according to English Football Association chair Debbie Hewitt. A FIFA...
Women's soccer falls short in medical support and pay, World Cup survey claims
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Women’s soccer is falling short in key areas including medical support and pay, according to a survey of players involved in this year's Women's World Cup. The survey, conducted by players' union FIFPRO and released Wednesday, found that 60% of...
US men's soccer to open 2024 with exhibition vs Slovenia on Jan. 20 in San Antonio
CHICAGO (AP) — The U.S. men's soccer team will open its 2024 schedule with an exhibition against Slovenia on Jan. 20 in San Antonio. The game announced Monday is not on a FIFA fixture date, which means most Europe-based players will not be available. The U.S. plays...
Prosecutors investigate Bulgarian soccer federation president in the wake of violent protests
SOFIA, Bulgaria (AP) — Bulgaria’s chief prosecutor launched an investigation Friday into the country’s soccer management, with the focus on the actions of federation president Borislav Mihaylov. Bulgaria's prime minister also increased the pressure on Mihaylov by writing a...
One year on from World Cup, Qatar and FIFA urged by rights group to do more for migrant workers
LONDON (AP) — One year after Qatar hosted the men’s World Cup, the gas-rich emirate and soccer governing body FIFA were urged Thursday by human rights group Amnesty International to do more for migrant workers who were essential to prepare the tournament and still face labor abuses. ...
World Cup semifinalist Morocco recruits France U21 player Diop to start qualifying for 2026 edition
SALE, Morocco (AP) — World Cup semifinalist Morocco will start its qualifying campaign for the 2026 tournament with a newly-recruited France Under-21 player named in the squad for the first time Thursday. Sofiane Diop, a midfielder with French league leader Nice, was picked by...
The Under-17 World Cup gives Indonesia a second chance at hosting a global soccer event
Indonesia’s unexpected second chance of hosting a global soccer tournament gets underway Friday when the Under-17 World Cup kicks off in Surabaya. The soccer-loving nation of almost 280 million is determined to put on its best show, on and off the field, just months after it was...
Premier League's slow slide into video review chaos is far removed from FIFA vision for VAR in 2016
Video reviews in soccer were meant to take no more than six seconds. Now they can last close to six minutes. It was expected to happen once every four or five games. Now it can be four or five times in just one game. Reviewing refereeing decisions has come a long –...
2034 World Cup would bring together FIFA's president and Saudi Arabia's Prince Mohammed
GENEVA (AP) — The near certainty that Saudi Arabia will host the 2034 men's World Cup unites two of the most influential men in world sports: the leader of soccer's governing body and the kingdom's crown prince. Under its President Gianni Infantino, FIFA has become increasingly...
