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December 14, 2023

Colombian rebel group announces it will stop kidnapping people for ransom

The Colombian rebel group EMC, or Central General Command, has announced it will stop kidnapping people for ransom money as part of peace negotiations with the government.

December 12, 2023

Turkish soccer club president punches ref in face in wild melee; all matches suspended

The Turkish Football Federation suspended soccer matches on Tuesday after a team's president punched a referee in the face following a 1-1 draw.

December 11, 2023

Greece temporarily bans fans from top-flight soccer matches

The Greek government on Monday announced its intent to impose a two-month ban on spectators at all top-flight soccer matches amid concerns over fan violence.

December 9, 2023

Columbus Crew wins second MLS Cup in four years, knocks off last year's champion LAFC

LAFC's bid to become just the fourth franchise to win back-to-back MLS titles fell short after its one-goal loss to the Columbus Crew Saturday.

December 8, 2023

2024 Copa América Groups: Breaking down USA's path to knockout stage

The schedule for the 2024 Copa América that will be hosted in the United States next summer is set following Thursday’s draw in Miami. Here’s how the four four-nation groups shook out.

December 6, 2023

UK apologizes to families of 97 soccer fans killed in 1989 stadium crush

The British government apologized Wednesday to relatives of the 97 Liverpool soccer fans killed in a 1989 stadium stampede over its handling of the incident's aftermath.

November 23, 2023

English soccer official resigns after posting 'Hitler would be proud of Benjamin Netanyahu'

An English soccer official body has resigned following an inflammatory social media post where he wrote that Adolf Hitler would be proud of Benjamin Netanyahu.

November 22, 2023

Brazil-Argentina World Cup qualifier delayed after fans brawl in stands

The start of Tuesday night's Brazil-Argentina World Cup qualifier in Rio de Janeiro was delayed 27 minutes after fans brawled in the stands.

November 21, 2023

English women's soccer league embroiled in controversy over transgender player: report

An English women's soccer league was engulfed in controversy after a transgender player reportedly injured an opponent with a kick.

November 20, 2023

Former USWNT star Ashlyn Harris denies cheating on ex-wife, pushes back on social media vitriol

Former U.S. women's soccer star Ashlyn Harris denied reports she was unfaithful in her marriage with teammate and described the brutal social media hate she received.