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March 25, 2024

South Korean soccer player detained in China over bribery allegations released after nearly 1 year

South Korean soccer player Son Jun-ho, who was detained in China for almost a year on bribery suspicions, has been released and returned home, officials said.

March 23, 2024

Soccer match between Russia and Paraguay canceled in aftermath of Moscow-area concert hall attack

The Russian soccer team will not take the pitch for an international friendly match against Paraguay, after officials decided to cancel the game due to the attack near Moscow

March 21, 2024

British politicians rip Nike for 'pearl-clutching woke nonsense' after change to England's soccer jerseys

British politicians are among those who do not like Nike's change to England's national soccer team jerseys, which were unveiled this week ahead of Euro 2024.

March 19, 2024

Japan to face North Korea in back-to-back FIFA World Cup qualifiers

Japan and North Korea will face off in back to back matches for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying. The first game will take place in Tokyo with the later being played in Pyongyang.

March 18, 2024

Patrick, Brittany Mahomes tease Taylor Swift appearance at Kansas City Current match

Patrick Mahomes teased a potential Taylor Swift appearance at a Kansas City Current match during the National Women's Soccer League season.

March 17, 2024

Chelsea women's soccer coach, player at disconnect regarding romantic relationships between teammates

Chelsea FC Women's manager Emma Hayes says player-to-player relationships are "inappropriate" – two of her star players date one another.

March 13, 2024

USL Super League team CEO sets eye on scaling youth-to-pro pathway in women’s sports

Deon Graham, co-founder and CEO of the Fort Lauderdale United FC women's soccer team, plans to create more youth-to-pro examples in women's sports.

March 11, 2024

Biden's fiscal 2025 budget includes millions for 2026 World Cup preparations

President Biden's fiscal 2025 budget has $2.9 billion allocated to the U.S. Secret Service, and $16 million of that will go to security preparations for the 2026 World Cup.

March 11, 2024

Italian soccer manager fired after he appeared to headbutt player on opposing club

An Italian soccer manager was fired on Monday after he appeared to headbutt a player on the opposing team following a loss during Serie A play.

March 7, 2024

Lionel Messi in talks with Argentina over 2024 Summer Olympics

Lionel Messi has been invited to the 2024 Summer Olympics and is in talks with former teammate Javier Mascherano.