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June 24, 2020

Bin Laden cardboard cut-out image spotted in stands at soccer match

An image of Usama bin Laden was used as a cut-out inside Elland Road during a Leeds United soccer match.

June 24, 2020

Judge denies American women's soccer immediate appeal

A federal judge has denied a request by American women's soccer players to allow an immediate appeal of his decision to throw out their claim of unequal pay against the U.S. Soccer Federation.

June 24, 2020

Rapinoe, Press among players opting out of NWSL tournament

U.S. national team players Megan Rapinoe, Tobin Heath and Christen Press have opted out of the National Women's Soccer League tournament kicking off this weekend in Utah.

June 23, 2020

Orlando Pride pulls out of NWSL tournament after players, staff members contract coronavirus

A National Women’s Soccer League club will not be a part of the restart plan after six players and four staff members tested positive for the coronavirus.

June 23, 2020

'White Lives Matter' banner flown over Premier League match sparks police investigation

A “White Lives Matter Burnley” banner flown over an English Premier League match between Manchester City and Burnley at Etihad Stadium on Monday sparked a police investigation.

June 23, 2020

Barcelona generates $1.3 million with virtual 'fan tokens'

Barcelona generated 1.2 million euros ($1.3 million) with its inaugural sale of “fan tokens” on Monday.

June 22, 2020

Australia-NZ favored for 2023 Women's WCup after Japan quits

Australia and New Zealand became the clear favorites to jointly host the 2023 Women's World Cup after Japan withdrew from bidding ahead of the FIFA vote on Thursday.

June 22, 2020

Russian soccer club forced to use youth players after several members of team contract COVID-19

A Russian Premier League soccer club was blown out Friday after having to use youth players in their match because several players on their first team tested positive for coronavirus.

June 22, 2020

Megan Rapinoe vows racism fight, praises Colin Kaepernick in speech

U.S. women’s soccer star Megan Rapinoe vowed to continue to fight racism and praised Colin Kaepernick for protesting during the national anthem during the 2016 season and its lasting legacy.

June 22, 2020

Pulisic, Giroud score as Chelsea rallies to beat Villa 2-1

Healthy enough to make his first appearance in nearly six months, Christian Pulisic sparked Chelsea to a comeback victory.