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May 12, 2023

FIFA Fund for Football Players helped 225 players in latest round of payments

The $16 million FIFA Fund for Football Players helped compensate over 225 players from around the world in the latest round of payments.

May 11, 2023

MLS suspends player in connection with investigation into 'unlawful sports gambling'

Major League Soccer and the Colorado Rapids suspended a player on Wednesday in connection with an investigation into match-fixing.

May 9, 2023

JJ Watt participates in pub crawl for 'research' after investing in Premiere League-bound soccer club

Former pass rusher J.J. Watt has stepped away from football, but he has expressed interest in remaining a part of the sports world after his retirement.

May 9, 2023

Soccer fans speculate Lionel Messi's future after Saudi Arabia trip, suspension

Lionel Messi took a trip to Saudi Arabia last week, and he was subsequently suspended by PSG. Now fans are wondering where he will play next, as a return to PSG seems unlikely.

May 5, 2023

Sen Tuberville calls out USWNT star Megan Rapinoe over stance on transgender participation in women's sports

Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., said athletes like USWNT star Megan Rapinoe who advocate for transgender athlete participation in women's sports "don’t stand up for what’s right."

May 4, 2023

Napoli fans hoping for celebration as team looks to seal first Serie A title in over 3 decades

Napoli is looking to seal the team's first Serie A title in over three decades. The team holds a 15-point lead over Lazio with six matches to play.

May 2, 2023

Lionel Messi suspended by PSG after making unauthorized travel to Saudi Arabia: report

Paris Saint-Germain has reportedly suspended Lionel Messi two weeks after he made an unauthorized flight to Saudi Arabia where he was fulfilling tourism ambassador duties.

May 2, 2023

Wrexham celebrates in Wales: Owners Reynolds, McElhenney plan to jet team to Vegas to continue celebration

Wrexham is celebrating the team's promotion to the fourth division of English soccer in Wales. Wrexham's owners plan on jetting the team to Las Vegas to continue the celebration.

May 1, 2023

Left-wing German mayor takes 'time out' after using racial slur

Tuebingen, Germany Mayor Boris Palmer said Monday that he plans to take some "time out" following a controversy over his repeated use of a racial slur during a public conference.

May 1, 2023

Manchester United's Marcus Rashford helps Aston Villa's Alisha Lehmann get past mob of people at club: report

Manchester United star Marcus Rashford was applauded for helping Aston Villa forward Alisha Lehmann get through a mob of people during a recent nightclub outing.