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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...
European soccer body UEFA pledges at UN to do more to promote human rights and fight discrimination
GENEVA (AP) — European soccer body UEFA went to the United Nations on Tuesday pledging to do more to promote human rights and protect women from abuse in the sport. At Champions League games next week, messages will be broadcast on television and social media for the 75th...
Titleholder Italy joins Spain, Croatia in tough group at Euro 2024. Host Germany opens vs Scotland
HAMBURG, Germany (AP) — Italy and Spain will add to their storied European Championship rivalry next year, after the defending champion and two-time recent winner were drawn together in a tough group with World Cup semifinalist Croatia and Albania on Saturday. Euro 2020 winner...
Argentina and Brazil charged by FIFA after fan violence delays World Cup qualifying game at Maracana
ZURICH (AP) — FIFA opened disciplinary cases against Argentina and Brazil on Friday after fan violence at the Maracana Stadium delayed the start of a World Cup qualifying game. The Argentine soccer federation was charged with crowd disturbances and the late kick off at Tuesday's...
FIFA renews with Qatar Airways as a sponsor for the men's World Cup in 2026 and 2030
ZURICH (AP) — Qatar Airways has been renewed as the airline sponsor for the men’s World Cup in 2026 in North America and the 2030 tournament expected to be in Europe, Africa and South America, FIFA said Wednesday. The state-owned airline initially had a two-tournament deal for...
Messi's Argentina beats Brazil in a World Cup qualifying game delayed by crowd violence
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Lionel Messi's Argentina squad celebrated like they'd won the World Cup again after a dramatic 1-0 win over archrival Brazil on Tuesday. It was Brazil's first home defeat ever in World Cup qualifying, a game that was delayed because of a brawl between fans in...
Brawling fans in stands delay start of Argentina-Brazil World Cup qualifying match for 27 minutes
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Lionel Messi led his Argentina lineup off the field because of a brawl between rival fans in Brazil, delaying the start of their South American World Cup qualifier by 27 minutes Tuesday at the Maracana Stadium. Messi's squad returned from the locker room after...
Messi World Cup shirts will be auctioned. Sotheby's thinks they could fetch record over $10 million
LONDON (AP) — Sotheby's is set to auction off six shirts worn by Lionel Messi during Argentina's winning run at last year's soccer World Cup in Qatar and thinks they could become the most valuable collection of sports memorabilia ever sold at potentially more than $10 million. The...
Barcelona and Madrid among teams hit by 'FIFA virus' as players get injured on international duty
MADRID (AP) — The latest international break is proving costly for several European clubs, including Spanish powerhouses Barcelona and Real Madrid. Both teams will be depleted by the injury absences of important players affected by the “FIFA virus” while on duty with their...
Emotional Palestinian team plays Australia at Kuwait in World Cup soccer qualifying
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — An emotional Palestinian team will play Australia on Tuesday at the neutral venue of Kuwait after its World Cup qualifier was moved from the West Bank due to continuing conflict in the region. Authorities in Kuwait are expecting a big crowd at the Jaber...
