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October 31, 2023

Saudi Arabia tabbed as host venue for 2034 World Cup

Roughly 11 months after the final was played in Qatar, FIFA announced Tuesday that the men's 2034 World Cup is to be played in Saudi Arabia.

October 31, 2023

Messi wins record-extending 8th Ballon d'Or over Manchester City's Erling Haaland, PSG's Kylian Mbappé

Lionel Messi, widely regarded as soccer's best ever, won his eighth Ballon d’Or on Monday, extending his record for most ever wins of soccer's top prize.

October 29, 2023

Mother of Liverpool striker Luis Diaz rescued after being kidnapped by gunmen, search for father continues

Police in Colombia are still on the search for the father of Liverpool striker Luis Diaz after his parents were kidnapped by gunmen on Saturday. His mother has been rescued.

October 25, 2023

Soccer league ends season early, blames local Dem officials for ignoring crime-riddled homeless camp

A Seattle area youth soccer league is calling it quits for the season amid an increase in crime from a nearby homeless camp - a problem blamed on Democrat leaders.

October 25, 2023

Seattle youth soccer club ends season abruptly amid threats of vandalism, nearby homeless encampment

Seattle-area soccer club was forced to end its season abruptly after an act of vandalism caused more than $100,000 in damages. Now, a homeless encampment is forcing the program to relocate.

October 24, 2023

US soccer star Megan Rapinoe promoting fundraiser supporting relief for children in Gaza

Many athletes have spoken out since Israel declared war on Hamas after the terrorist group's invasion, and Megan Rapinoe is promoting a charity to help raise funds for the region.

October 19, 2023

Carli Lloyd on why she 'had enough' with USWNT kneeling at Olympics: 'Felt like it was just a thing to do'

U.S. women's national soccer team legend Carli Lloyd explained in depth why she decided not to kneel with the rest of her team prior to the 2020 Olympics bronze medal match.

October 18, 2023

US Soccer star Alex Morgan invites Taylor Swift to San Diego Wave games: 'Real football is more fun'

Two-time World Cup champion and San Diego Wave FC star Alex Morgan extended an invite for music superstar Taylor Swift to attend a "real football game."

October 18, 2023

All 3 Philadelphia sports complex parking lots filled for 1st time ever with events at all venues: report

For the first time ever, all three parking lots at the Philadelphia sports complex were filled as games were being played at each venue the same night.

October 15, 2023

Soccer star Alisha Lehmann reveals she was offered big sum to spend night with celebrity

Swiss soccer star Alisha Lehmann revealed she was offered more than $100,000 to spend the night with a well-known celebrity in Miami.