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One of the breakout stars at the World Cup has a new home in Chile —Cabo Verde goalkeeper Vozinha has signed a contract with Colo Colo, the South American country’s biggest soccer team.
Lionel Messi and his legion of fans grab most of the attention any time Inter Miami CF plays on the road. On Saturday, CF Montréal could benefit from hosting the Major League Soccer club without its superstar captain.
IOC member and FIFA leader Gianni Infantino will not have to explain to the Olympic body how U.S. President Donald Trump helped to stop a player’s ban at the World Cup.
Canada Soccer hired Eleri Earnshaw as an assistant coach with the senior women’s national team on Friday. Earnshaw joins head coach Casey Stoney’s staff ahead of the 2026 CONCACAF W Qualifiers, which determine spots at the 2027 Women’s World Cup and 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
Former Netherlands international Mark van Bommel has taken over as head coach of Belgium’s national team following its run to the World Cup quarterfinals.
Cristian Volpato, who represented Australia at the World Cup, has allegedly tested positive for cocaine and for speeding infractions, New South Wales state police said Friday.
Germany has hired Jürgen Klopp to coach its national team, giving the ex-Liverpool manager a daunting task to turn around the fortunes of a squad which failed yet again at the World Cup.
As FIFA investigates Argentina’s conduct after the World Cup final, Spain coach Luis de la Fuente has described the incidents as “intolerable and unacceptable.”
Lauren Rowe and Kaylee Hunter scored second-half goals, goalkeeper Sabrina D’Angelo made two saves, and the visiting AFC Toronto moved into sole possession of third place with a 2-0 win over the Montreal Roses in Northern Super League action on Thursday.
Manchester City officially completed the signing of England midfielder Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest on Thursday for a reported 116 million pounds ($155 million). The 23-year-old Anderson has signed a five-year contract.
It appears Sebastian Berhalter may have played his last game with the Vancouver Whitecaps.
Vancouver Rise FC announced a sponsorship agreement with National Bank on Thursday that will feature the financial institution’s logo on the Northern Super League team’s jersey.
Argentina winger Alejandro Garnacho went to Aston Villa on loan from Chelsea on Thursday, joining a Champions League team from one that has no European action this season.
The Italian soccer federation (FIGC) has talked to former Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola and Brazil boss Carlo Ancelotti about taking over the crisis-hit national team.
Premier League champion Arsenal signed Greece forward Christos Tzolis from Club Brugge on a long-term contract on Thursday.
U.S. President Donald Trump’s role in clearing Folarin Balogun from a mandatory one-game ban at the World Cup is set to provoke a formal complaint to FIFA ethics investigators.
Spanish champion Barcelona signed forward Karim Adeyemi from Borussia Dortmund on a five-year contract on Thursday, as it rebuilds the attack following the departure of veteran striker Robert Lewandowski.
The German soccer federation has called a news conference for Friday when it is expected to present Jürgen Klopp as the next national coach.
France’s new coach will be announced next Tuesday, when Zinedine Zidane is widely expected to replace Didier Deschamps.
Felipe Mora scored two minutes into stoppage time to erase a late go-ahead goal by Dallas’ Petar Musa and help the Portland Timbers earn a 2-2 draw on Wednesday night.
Antoine Griezmann scored in his MLS debut, David Brekalo and Iván Angulo each scored his first goal of the season, and Orlando City beat the San Jose Earthquakes 4-0 on Wednesday night in the first game for both teams since before the World Cup break.
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