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FIFA closes racism case from Under-17 World Cup final
ZURICH (AP) — FIFA closed a racism investigation Thursday that involved a Spain player and an England opponent from the Under-17 World Cup final. FIFA said its disciplinary panel dismissed the charge against the Spanish…
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FIFA charges World Cup host Russia for fan racism
MOSCOW (AP) — FIFA charged World Cup host Russia with fan racism on Tuesday, less than two months before the tournament begins. Monkey chants were aimed at black French players, including Paul Pogba, during France’s…
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Russian prosecutors reveal plot to disrupt World Cup
MOSCOW (AP) — Russia’s chief prosecutor says law enforcement agencies have thwarted an alleged plot by right-wing soccer fans to derail events at the World Cup. Prosecutor General Yuri Chaika’s report to the upper house…
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Ambitious Wolves dreaming big after sealing EPL return
It was a promotion push funded in China, masterminded in Portugal, and realized in an industrial city in central England. Wolverhampton Wanderers are back in the English Premier League after a six-year absence and the…
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Bizarre penalty helps Mainz in Bundesliga relegation battle
BERLIN (AP) — Pablo de Blasis scored one of the most remarkable goals in Bundesliga history – during the halftime break – as Mainz beat relegation rival Freiburg 2-0 amid fresh protests against Monday night…
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Rooster thrown on soccer field in Russia to abuse coach
MOSCOW (AP) — A rooster was thrown onto the field in Russia’s second-tier soccer league as an apparent act of homophobic abuse against a coach. Footage from Sunday’s game between Fakel Voronezh and Luch-Energiya Vladivostok…
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South Africa backs Morocco for 2026 World Cup
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South African soccer leader Danny Jordaan has promised Morocco “unqualified support” to host the 2026 World Cup in a contest against a combined North American bid. The South African federation said Monday…
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Segura’s first MLS goal, Clark help DC United beat Crew 1-0
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Ulises Segura scored his first MLS goal and Steve Clark had a shutout in his first action of the season to help DC United beat the Columbus Crew 1-0 on Saturday…
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FIFA keen on expanding World Cup to 48 teams for Qatar 2022
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — FIFA President Gianni Infantino is keen on hastening the expansion of the World Cup to 48 teams for the 2022 tournament in Qatar, a move that might require the tiny…
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Germany tops FIFA rankings despite loss to No. 2 Brazil
ZURICH (AP) — Germany stayed at the top of the FIFA rankings despite losing to No. 2 Brazil in a friendly last month. The 2014 World Cup champions were beaten 1-0 at home in their…
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FIFA looks for $25 billion, 12-year deal for new tournaments
GENEVA (AP) — FIFA is planning to team up with Saudi Arabian, Chinese and American investors in a $25 billion, 12-year deal that could add two major international tournaments to an already crowded soccer calendar.…
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Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay agree on 2030 World Cup bid
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay have agreed on 12 cities where they want to host the centenary World Cup in 2030. The Argentine Football Association said on Monday the plan would…
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Roma seeks a ‘miracle’ against Barcelona armada in CL
ROME (AP) — Eusebio Di Francesco implored his Roma players to pull off the “unthinkable” against Barcelona. Roma has an away goal but trails Barcelona 4-1 going into the second leg of their Champions League…
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Competitive soccer finally returns to Iraq on Tuesday
Competitive international soccer returns to Iraq on Tuesday less than a month after FIFA lifted a near three-decade-long ban. In the group stage of the 2018 AFC Cup, Asia’s second tier club competition, Lebanon’s Al…
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Ibrahimovic can’t repeat rally, Sporting KC beats Galaxy 2-0
CARSON, Calif. (AP) — Daniel Salloi and Johnny Russell scored five minutes apart in the second half to lift Sporting Kansas City over the Los Angeles Galaxy 2-0 on Sunday night. Zlatan Ibrahimovic came on…
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