Soccer

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Erik @Erik - over 3 years ago

Transgender soccer referee makes Israeli sports history - Reuters

Sapir Berman made sports history on Monday, officiating at a soccer match in Israel's Premier League for the first time since coming out as transgender.

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Delia @Delia - over 3 years ago

Soccer: Retired NBA star Rodman's daughter Trinity scores on NWSL debut - Reuters

Trinity Rodman, the daughter of former NBA star Dennis Rodman, marked her professional soccer debut with a goal on Saturday although her Washington Spirit side were beaten 3-2 by North Carolina Courage in the National Women's Soccer League.

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Webster @Webster - over 2 years ago

Italy's Serie A enters the Metaverse to showcase new way to watch soccer - Reuters

Serie A attracts audiences from across the globe, but how fans can view matches is changing, as Italy's top soccer division enters the Metaverse.

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Jeffrey @Jeffrey - almost 2 years ago

Soccer AC Milan investor drops Italian legal efforts to block club sale - Reuters

Blue Skye Financial Partners, who were a minority investor in Italian soccer champions AC Milan, have dropped efforts in an Italian court to try to halt the 1.2 billion euro ($1.20 billion) sale of the club, legal sources said on Tuesday.

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Nelson @Nelson - about 4 years ago

MLS regular season to resume Wednesday - Reuters

Major League Soccer will resume the 2020 regular season on Wednesday.The league released a revised schedule Saturday, with each team playing an additional 18 games in a phased approach.The first phase will consist of most teams playing six matches against regional opponen...continued

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Marjory @Marjory - over 2 years ago

Brawl during soccer match in Mexico leaves 22 injured - Reuters

Mexican authorities said at least 22 people have been injured in a brawl on Saturday when soccer fans stormed the field during a top flight match between mid-table Queretaro and last year's Liga MX champions Atlas.

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Elliott @Elliott - about 5 years ago

Here's How Long You Have to Grab Snacks and Refuel For the Second Half of a Soccer Match

How Long Is Halftime in Soccer?Even if you're fairly new to soccer, you might find yourself glued to the nonstop action of the World Cup. The good news? There's a short halftime when you won't have to worry about missing yet another goal if you step away from the screen.S...continued

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Roger @Roger - about 3 years ago

Soccer-Bolivia striker faces sanction after criticizing organizers - Reuters

The South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL) has opened disciplinary proceedings against Bolivian striker Marcelo Martins after he criticized the organization for hosting the Copa America amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Kari @Kari - about 4 years ago

Rocket League is going free-to-play

Rocket League is changing in a big way. Today, developer Psyonix announced that, later this summer, the multiplayer cars-meets-soccer game will be going free-to-play. Additionally, the game will get cross-platform progression, covering elements like cosmetic items, battle...continued

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Rex @Rex - almost 3 years ago

Egypt amputee team set for first African regional tournament - Reuters

Egypt's amputee soccer team are hoping to boost their World Cup chances when they head to Tanzania this month for their first appearance in a regional African tournament.

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Alexzander @Alexzander - about 4 years ago

Soccer-Man United goalkeeper Henderson signs new contract - Reuters India

Aug 26 (Reuters) - Manchester United goalkeeper Dean Henderson has signed a new contract which will keep him at Old Trafford until 2025, with the option to extend for a further year, the Premier League club said on Wednesday.The 23-year-old spent two seasons on loan at Sh...continued

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Kristina @Kristina - 4 months ago

Bag Apple's MLS Season Pass Free for a Month at Best Buy Today - CNET

Soccer fans can get their hands on a month of free access to Apple's MLS Season Pass right now.

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Rose @Rose - about 4 years ago

UPDATE 1-Soccer-Benfica negotiating to end coach Lage's contract - Reuters

(adds dropped word ‘title’ in last para)LISBON, June 30 (Reuters) - Benfica are negotiating with coach Bruno Lage to end his contract, the club said in a statement to Portugal’s CMVM market regulator on Tuesday, one day after the team’s recent dismal run continued with a ...continued

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Elliott @Elliott - almost 3 years ago

Canada added to four-team women's tournament in England - Reuters

Olympic champions Canada have been added to a four-team international women's tournament being held next February in England, Canada Soccer said on Tuesday.

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Delia @Delia - about 2 years ago

Former Brazil international Richarlyson comes out as bisexual - Reuters.com

Former Brazil soccer international Richarlyson has revealed he is bisexual, saying he now wonders if things will "get better" after years of suffering homophobic abuse in the sport.

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Eleanora @Eleanora - over 3 years ago

Soccer-UEFA investigating Ibrahimovic's alleged ties to betting company - Reuters

UEFA have appointed an Ethics and Disciplinary Inspector to conduct an investigation into Swedish striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic for having an "alleged financial interest in a betting company", European soccer's governing body said on Monday.

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Abbie @Abbie - almost 4 years ago

Sarah Fuller, With a Kickoff, Becomes First Woman to Play Football in Power 5 Game

Fuller, a goalkeeper for Vanderbilt’s women’s soccer team, was asked to play because the football team’s kicking unit could not practice because of the coronavirus.

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Leda @Leda - about 4 years ago

UPDATE 1-Soccer-Asia's World Cup qualifiers postponed to 2021 due to COVID-19 - Reuters

(Adds details)Aug 12 (Reuters) - Qualifying matches in Asia for the 2022 Qatar World Cup have been postponed until next year due to the coronavirus pandemic, world governing body FIFA and the Asian Football Confederation said in a statement on Wednesday.The second round o...continued

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Webster @Webster - over 3 years ago

Soccer-Colombia youth international Perea cleared to play for US - Reuters

Orlando City midfielder Andres Perea has been given approval by FIFA to switch allegiance from Colombia to the United States, the U.S. Soccer Federation said on Tuesday.

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Casper @Casper - over 4 years ago

Federer becomes world's highest paid athlete

Roger Federer becomes the highest paid athlete a week after fellow tennis star Naomi Osaka tops the list for highest paid female athleteRoger Federer is the first tennis player to top the annual Forbes list of the world's highest paid athletes, overtaking footballer Lione...continued

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Hank @Hank - almost 4 years ago

Diego Maradona and All That We Have Lost

Part of Diego Maradona’s enduring appeal is testament to his genius. But part of it, too, speaks to a sense of nostalgia for what he represented.

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Grayce @Grayce - over 4 years ago

The 50 best soccer players in the world in 2019

The 50 best soccer players in the world in 2019After four seasons in and out of the starting line-up at Atletico Madrid, Thomas Partey has finally established himself as a regular feature in Diego Simeone's side.The Ghanian has made 27 starts for Atleti in La Liga this ca...continued

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Alexie @Alexie - about 4 years ago

A Brazilian Soccer Mine Strikes Gold at Last

CURITIBA, Brazil — In many ways, there is nothing extraordinary about Renan Lodi. A defender at the Spanish soccer club Atlético Madrid, Lodi is among the hundreds of Brazilian players who have crossed the Atlantic to play for European clubs in elite competitions like the...continued

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Jany @Jany - 10 months ago

Attack On French Soccer Team Bus Leaves Coach Heavily Bleeding And 5 Cops Injured

At least 9 were detained in the bloody assault, prompting authorities to postpone Lyon's match at Marseille.

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Leda @Leda - almost 4 years ago

Staying Fit With Ziggy Marley

Ziggy Marley, the eldest son of the reggae icon Bob Marley and Rita Marley, isn’t letting the pandemic get in the way of his music. Since March, he has been hunkered down at his Mediterranean-style home in the Toluca Lake section of Los Angeles with his wife Orly Marley, ...continued

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