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June 7, 2023

Swiss regulator says FIFA made false claims about Qatar being 'carbon-neutral' for World Cup

The Swiss Commission for Fairness said that FIFA was 'not able to provide proof' that their claims about the World Cup being carbon-neutral were fair.

April 26, 2023

Brazilian dictionary adds 'Pelé' as adjective for 'exceptional, incomparable, unique'

Brazil's Michaelis dictionary on Wednesday announced a new definition of "Pelé," paying tribute to the nation's late soccer phenom by popular demand.

March 3, 2023

Paris Saint-Germain’s Achraf Hakimi indicted on rape charges in France following investigation: reports

Moroccan soccer star and PSG defender Achraf Hakimi has been indicted on rape chargers after a 24-year-old woman accused him of rape on Saturday, according to multiple reports.

February 14, 2023

Qatar plans to send 10,000 cabins, caravans from World Cup to provide shelter for Turkish earthquake survivors

Qatar will donate mobile homes which were used for the World Cup to Turkish earthquake survivors. The nation will send 10,000 caravans and cabins for the survivors to use as shelters.

January 12, 2023

Bittersweet goodbyes: international soccer's high-profile retirements since the Qatar World Cup

The conclusion of a World Cup is a natural ending point for many a player's international career. Fox News takes you through some of those retirements here.

January 6, 2023

Italian soccer star Gianluca Vialli, 58, dies of cancer

Italian soccer star Gianluca Vialli lost his second battle with pancreatic cancer on Thursday at the age of 58, surrounded by his family.

January 4, 2023

US soccer star Gio Reyna's parents admit to contacting federation about Gregg Berhalter, deny blackmail plot

Gio Reyna's father, former USMNT captain Claudio Reyna, informed U.S. Soccer of Gregg Berhalter's physical incident with his wife from over 30 years ago.

January 3, 2023

US Soccer probes alleged Gregg Berhalter incident from 90s after apparent blackmail plot

An unverified Twitter account under Gregg Berhalter's name said he was blackmailed during the World Cup, which led to admitting he physically assaulted his wife in 1991.

December 29, 2022

Pelé’s daughter posts emotional message after soccer legend’s death

Kely Nascimento, the daughter of soccer legend Pelé, shared a heartfelt message on social media Thursday after news of his passing. He was 82.

December 29, 2022

Brazilian soccer legend Pelé dies at age 82

Brazilian soccer star Pelé died Thursday at the age of 82 after battling colon cancer. He is widely regarded as the greatest soccer player of all time.