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French soccer league struggling with violence, discriminatory chanting and low-scoring matches
There's been homophobic and racist chanting in the stands, a team bus pelted with stones, a game called off because of crowd trouble, and precious few goals on the field. The French soccer league is making headlines for all the wrong reasons this season. And now even the French...
Colombian judge orders prison for 2 suspects in the kidnapping of parents of Liverpool soccer player
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Two suspects in the kidnapping of the parents of Liverpool soccer player Luis Díaz were ordered sent to prison by a judge, Colombia’s Prosecutor’s Office said Wednesday, accusing one of the men of being the link to a person close to the family who provided information...
FC Cincinnati's Miazga suspended 3 games and fined by MLS for misconduct after a match
NEW YORK (AP) — FC Cincinnati defender Matt Miazga was suspended three matches and fined an undisclosed amount Wednesday by MLS for misconduct following a game against the New York Red Bulls on Nov. 4. Miazga also will undergo a behavioral assessment through the Substance Abuse and...
Pepi scores winner as PSV Eindhoven beats Sevilla 3-2 and advances in Champions League
SEVILLE, Spain (AP) — United States international Ricardo Pepi came off the bench to help PSV Eindhoven rally from two goals down against Sevilla and advance to the knockout stage of the Champions League for the first time since 2015-16. Pepi entered the match in the 83rd minute...
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...
Columbus Crew ask minimum $421 for individual tickets vs. Messi and Miami next season
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The Columbus Crew are asking a minimum $421 list price for individual tickets for next season's Major League Soccer home game against Inter Miami and Lionel Messi. The $421 seats are located behind the end line in the bottom deck at Lower.com Field, according...
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...
Terry Venables, the former England, Tottenham and Barcelona coach, has died at 80
Terry Venables, a charismatic and tactically innovative English soccer coach who led his national team to the European Championship semifinals in 1996 after winning trophies at club level with Barcelona and Tottenham, has died. He was 80. The death of Venables was announced on Sunday...
Garnacho's sensational overhead kick stuns protesting Everton fans and helps Man United earn 3-0 win
Manchester United needed to produce something extraordinary to quieten a home crowd at Goodison Park seething with anger and resentment. Alejandro Garnacho did just that by scoring one of the greatest goals ever seen in the Premier League. Leaping high in the air with...
Garnacho scores acrobatic wonder goal for Man United to revive memories of famous Rooney strike
LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Manchester United winger Alejandro Garnacho scored an acrobatic wonder goal in the Premier League on Sunday off a bicycle kick that revived memories of a similar strike by Wayne Rooney in a Manchester derby 12 years ago. With his back to goal, the...
