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FIFA lodged disciplinary charges against two Argentina players Wednesday for striking Spain opponents moments after the World Cup final and charged Argentina’s soccer federation for players showing a political banner about the Falkland Islands after beating England in the semifinals.
Roberto Mancini issued an apology in his first public comments Wednesday after being rehired to coach an Italy squad in crisis three years after he abandoned the same job for a lucrative contract with Saudi Arabia.
Bournemouth is set to begin life under new manager Marco Rose without Junior Kroupi. The Athletic’s David Ornstein reports the star forward will miss three to four months after undergoing foot surgery earlier on Wednesday.
Marc Cucurella is a man of his word. The Real Madrid defender promised to get a tattoo of manager Luis de la Fuente if Spain won the World Cup and he lived up to his vow.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino set a Sept. 19 deadline on Wednesday for the 211 member federations to accept a one-off $20 million offer to each underwritten by the investment firm of Jared Kushner’s brother as part of a project to sell stakes in the World Cup.
Kaylee Hunter scored on a penalty in the 51st minute, Sabrina D’Angelo made two saves, and AFC Toronto edged the winless Calgary Wild 1-0 in Northern Super League action on Tuesday at York Lions Stadium.
The Vancouver Whitecaps have transferred U.S. World Cup midfielder Sebastian Berhalter to English Championship club Middlesbrough, the team announced Tuesday.
Goalkeeper Matt Freese admits he’s not quite gotten over the United States’ abrupt exit from the 2026 World Cup following a 4-1 loss to Belgium in the round of 16.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s plan to create a $20 billion company running the World Cup with private investors including the Kushner family was announced Tuesday — and immediately attacked by European soccer body UEFA.
John Stones is ready for his next challenge. The 32-year-old England defender is in Milan where he is expected to complete his move to Inter on a two-year deal, according to multiple reports.
Canada will host Denmark in a pair of international friendlies ahead of qualification for next summer’s Women’s World Cup.
Roberto Mancini has once again been tasked with revitalizing an Italy team in crisis, almost exactly three years after he bolted on the national team.
Zinedine Zidane replaces Didier Deschamps at the helm of France team he led to glory as arguably its greatest ever player.
Soccer’s law-making panel clarified its guidance to referees which confirmed Switzerland forward Breel Embolo should not have been sent off in the World Cup quarterfinals against Argentina.
Javier “Chicharito” Hernández, the all-time leading scorer for the Mexican national team, has signed with Atlético Dallas in the USL Championship.
The new Premier League season is set to trial a crackdown on goalkeepers who appear to feign injury in order to disturb the flow of the game or give time for coaches to instruct players.
Xabi Alonso is looking to add veteran punch to his Chelsea attack. BBC Sport’s Nizaar Kinsella reports the Blues have opened talks with Brighton over striker Danny Welbeck.
The next World Cup, the women’s edition, is set for next summer in Brazil. Just as Spain won the men’s trophy in the recently concluded tournament, that nation’s women were the champions three years ago.
One week after the World Cup final, FIFA President Gianni Infantino attacked perceived critics for “spreading hate and false rumors” about the tournament.
Andrea Pirlo is out of contention for the Italy job amid political concerns over a sponsorship deal with a Russian betting firm.
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