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Soccer January 8, 2024

German soccer legend Franz Beckenbauer dead at 78

Franz Beckenbauer, who led Germany to a World Cup title as a coach and a player, has died, his family said Monday. The two-time Ballon d'Or winner was 78.

Soccer November 22, 2023

Brazil-Argentina World Cup qualifier delayed after fans brawl in stands

The start of Tuesday night's Brazil-Argentina World Cup qualifier in Rio de Janeiro was delayed 27 minutes after fans brawled in the stands.

Megan Rapinoe November 11, 2023

Megan Rapinoe leaves final game of career after non-contact injury less than 3 minutes into match

In the final game of her illustrious career, USA soccer legend Megan Rapinoe suffered a non-contact injury just three minutes in, ending her night early.

The World Cup October 31, 2023

Saudi Arabia tabbed as host venue for 2034 World Cup

Roughly 11 months after the final was played in Qatar, FIFA announced Tuesday that the men's 2034 World Cup is to be played in Saudi Arabia.

UNITED NATIONS September 19, 2023

Emir of Qatar says sports can play role in 'building bridges' between peoples

Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani, the emir of Qatar, told the U.N. General Assembly that he hoped by hosting the 2022 FIFA World Cup, Qatar showed how sports can bridge division.

Soccer August 26, 2023

FIFA suspends Spanish soccer federation president after World Cup kissing scandal

FIFA has suspended Spanish soccer federation president Luis Rubiales from all football-related activities while its disciplinary committee investigates his conduct at the World Cup.

Soccer August 25, 2023

Spanish FA president refuses to resign after kissing controversy, calls out 'false feminism'

The president of the Spanish soccer federation, Luis Rubiales, refused to resign Friday for kissing national team forward Jenni Hermoso during the awards ceremony.

The World Cup August 25, 2023

USWNT knocked off FIFA world rankings top spot following early World Cup exit

The United States women's national team was replaced at the top of FIFA's world rankings by Sweden, the first time USWNT has not been No. 1 in more than six years.

The World Cup August 23, 2023

USWNT co-captain Lindsey Horan says team wasn't 'fully prepared' heading into World Cup

USWNT co-captain Lindsey Horan discussed the team losing in the round of 16 to Sweden in the 2023 FIFA World Cup on "The RE-CAP Show" on YouTube.

Police and Law Enforcement August 11, 2023

Former LA sheriff warns police exodus has left city in 'worst place possible' to host World Cup, Olympics

Ex-Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva sounded the alarm on the dismal state of the LAPD ahead of the 2026 World Cup and the 2028 Summer Olympics.

VIDEO August 9, 2023

LAPD in 'worst place possible' ahead of World Cup, Olympics, former sheriff warns

Former LA County Sheriff Alex Villanueva sounds the alarm on staff shortages and security concerns for the 2026 World Cup and 2028 Summer Olympics.