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World Cup 2022
Proposal urges FIFA to compensate World Cup labor in Qatar
GENEVA (AP) — At an upcoming meeting of national soccer federations, FIFA will be urged to compensate migrant workers and families of those who died or were injured on World Cup projects in Qatar.
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CONCACAF to start 2026 World Cup qualifying in March 2024
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Alaba abused, Croatia coach critical following FIFA awards
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Messi and Putellas voted best players at FIFA awards again
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Argentina extends Scaloni’s contract to 2026 World Cup
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Canada soccer head quits, unable to settle labor disputes
Nick Bontis resigned Monday as president of the Canadian Soccer Association, acknowledging change is needed to achieve labor peace with the men’s and women’s teams.
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Klinsmann hired to coach South Korea’s national soccer team
Former Germany great Jurgen Klinsmann has been hired to coach South Korea’s national soccer team. The 58-year-old Klinsmann won the World Cup as a player with West Germany in 1990.
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Almada helps Atlanta beat Quakes 2-1, Robinson, Guzan return
ATLANTA (AP) — Thiago Almada scored two stoppage-time goals, Miles Robinson and Brad Guzan returned from long-term injuries and Atlanta United beat the San Jose Earthquakes 2-1 Saturday night in a season opener.
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World Cup qualifying enters final days, with 10 spots left
There are still 10 spots left unclaimed for this summer’s Basketball World Cup, with all but one of them expected to be decided on Sunday.
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Ramos ends international career after call from Spain coach
MADRID (AP) — Spain veteran Sergio Ramos ended his international career on Thursday after being told by the new coach of the national team that Ramos was no longer in his plans.
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US women win SheBelieves Cup with 2-1 victory over Brazil
Alex Morgan and Mallory Swanson scored and the United States defeated Brazil 2-1 to win the SheBelieves Cup for the fourth straight year.
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Panama edges Paraguay 1-0 to qualify for Women’s World Cup
HAMILTON, New Zealand (AP) — Panama claimed the 32nd and final place at this year’s FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand with a 1-0 playoff win over Paraguay op Thursday.
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ESPN’s ex-top exec describes how soccer’s World Cup was lost
Testimony from a former ESPN executive is underscoring the high stakes and corruption that has enveloped the world of soccer.
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Marta returns from injury, looking toward her 6th World Cup
Brazilian forward Marta is back from a year-long injury, and her availability for this summer’s Women’s World Cup, potentially her last, boosts Brazil’s outlook.
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Haiti, Portugal qualify for Women’s World Cup for 1st time
AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) — Haiti and Portugal qualified for the FIFA Women’s World Cup finals for the first time after winning playoff matches Wednesday in New Zealand.
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MLS opens 28th season, build up to World Cup starts now
Major League Soccer is embarking on its 28th season with a new team in St. Louis City and a new media deal with Apple TV.
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Philadelphia looks to build on MLS success in the East
PHILADELPHIA UNION
2022 RECORD AND FINISH: 19-5-10, 1st the East, lost in the MLS Cup final to LAFC.
COACH: Jim Curtin.
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LAFC aims to defend its MLS Cup title in 2023
LAFC
2022 RECORD AND FINISH: 21-9-4, 1st in the West, won the MLS Cup.
COACH: Steve Cherundolo.
KEY PLAYERS: Giorgio Chiellini, Carlos Vela, Kellyn Acosta.
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Neymar leaves field injured in PSG’s match against Lille
PSG forward Neymar was forced off the field on a stretcher after twisting his right ankle in a league match against Lille.
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From historic defeat, Thailand strives for World Cup success
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — On June 11, 2019 the Thailand women’s soccer team endured the biggest-ever loss at a women’s soccer World Cup, a 13-0 trouncing by the United States which cast an unwelcome spotlight on the state of the sport in the South East Asian nation.
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Qatar-based bid for Man United confirmed on deadline day
A Qatar-based bid for Manchester United has been confirmed with Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani promising to rid the iconic soccer club of debt and return it to its former glories.
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US women beat Canada 2-0, show support in labor dispute
Mallory Swanson scored a pair of first-half goals and the United States beat Canada 2-0 in a SheBelieves Cup match clouded by a labor dispute between the Canadian players and their federation.
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After Club World Cup, Al-Hilal turns attention back to Asia
Days after losing 5-3 to Real Madrid in the final of the FIFA Club World Cup, Saudi Arabia’s Al-Hilal returns to its home continent to try and extend its recent dominance of the Asian Champions League in a second-round match against Shabab Al-Ahli of Dubai.
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Debinha gives Brazil 1-0 win over Japan in SheBelieves
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Debinha scored off a pass from Marta in the second half and Brazil won the opening match of the SheBelieves Cup 1-0 over Japan on Thursday.
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Norwegian aims for historic win for women in UEFA election
GENEVA (AP) — Aiming to become one of the few women in world soccer politics to win an election against men, Norwegian Football Federation president Lise Klaveness is running for a seat on UEFA’s executive committee.
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Ben Yedder in terrific form as Monaco chases PSG
Wissam Ben Yedder’s disappointment over missing the World Cup was so big that his current scoring form for Monaco has taken many by surprise.
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Canada women prepare for SheBelieves amid labor dispute
Canada women’s national team coach Bev Priestman says the dispute between her players and the Canadian federation is weighing on the team as it prepares for its opening match of the SheBelieves Cup against the United States on Thursday.
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Brazil picks Ramon Menezes as interim national team coach
SAO PAULO (AP) — Ramon Menezes will serve as Brazil’s interim coach while the search continues for a permanent successor to Tite, who stepped down after the World Cup.
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Qatar’s emir watches as PSG stumbles in Champions League
PARIS (AP) — Making a rare visit to the Parc des Princes, the emir of Qatar watched first hand as Paris Saint-Germain came up short on Europe’s biggest stage once again.
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FIFA reserves at $4BN after World Cup; more to come in 2026
GENEVA (AP) — FIFA had reserves of almost $4 billion after a financially successful 2022 World Cup in Qatar, and booming hospitality and ticket sales at the 2026 tournament in North America are expected to add billions to the income of soccer’s international governing body.
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FIFA targets 2030 World Cup host vote in September next year
GENEVA (AP) — The 2030 World Cup hosts are expected to be picked in September next year, FIFA said Tuesday.
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Qatar donates World Cup mobile homes to earthquake survivors
Qatar plans to send 10,000 cabins and caravans from last year’s World Cup to provide shelter for survivors of the Turkish earthquakes.
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Ghana hires Chris Hughton as head coach
ACCRA, Ghana (AP) — Former Brighton manager Chris Hughton is the new head coach of Ghana.
Hughton, who also managed Newcastle, Birmingham, Norwich and Nottingham Forest after a successful playing career, had been technical advisor to the Black Stars for the last 12 months.
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Canada women resume training after federation meeting
The Canadian Women’s national team said Saturday night that players would return to team activities after Canada Soccer threatened legal action because of their protest over cuts to the women’s program.
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Mexico turns to new national team soccer coach Diego Cocca
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Diego Cocca will have his work cut out as Mexico’s new national soccer team coach, after Mexico failed to make it out of the group stage at the 2022 World Cup.
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