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February 21, 2024

MLS boss chides media over Lionel Messi focus, compares him to Taylor Swift

Lionel Messi is set to begin his first full season with Inter Miami, but Major League Soccer commissioner Don Garber hopes media won't be entirely focused on just him this season.

February 21, 2024

German soccer league shuts down investment deal after escalating fan protests disrupt games

The German soccer league, known as the DFL, stopped proceedings of a deal for a 20-year portion of broadcast and sponsorship revenue after escalating fan protests at games.

February 16, 2024

USWNT captain Lindsey Horan apologizes for comments saying American fans ‘aren’t smart’

USWNT captain Lindsey Horan issued an apology Thursday after her remarks saying American soccer fans “aren’t smart" received major backlash earlier this month.

February 14, 2024

Megan Rapinoe says 'somebody needs to check on the Christians' after criticism for 'proof' of God remark

Former U.S. soccer star Megan Rapinoe criticized the backlash she faced after making a comment about there not being "proof" of a God after she tore her Achilles in her final career match.

February 13, 2024

Soccer player dies after being struck by lightning during game

Septain Raharja, 35, was killed after being struck by lightning on the field during a soccer match in Indonesia Saturday.

February 5, 2024

Boston anticipates big economic bump from 2026 World Cup

Boston officials rejoiced Monday as they reported FIFA's decision to host seven 2026 World Cup games at Gillette Stadium, touting a likely boost to the city's economy.

February 5, 2024

Ex-Barcelona soccer star Dani Alves' sexual assault trial begins

Brazilian soccer star Dani Alves' trial has begun. He is accused of sexually assaulting a woman at a nightclub in Barcelona in 2022 and denies any wrongdoing.

February 4, 2024

MetLife Stadium chosen to host 2026 World Cup Final

FIFA announced Sunday that Metlife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, has been chosen to host the 2026 World Cup Final; other locations in the U.S. chosen for earlier matches.

February 3, 2024

Former US soccer star rips women's captain for saying 'most' American fans 'aren't smart'

In the wake of USWNT captain Lindsey Horan saying most American soccer fans "aren't smart," Alexi Lalas pushed back and disagreed with the sentiment.

February 1, 2024

USWNT star Lindsey Horan takes issue with American fans' criticism over her play: 'Most of them aren't smart'

Lindsey Horan, a captain for the U.S. women's soccer team, took issue with the scrutiny she receives from the American fan base about her style of play.