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February 17, 2023

Congolese soccer referee physically attacked by team after not rewarding penalty

After an official did not reward a penalty, several members of a women's soccer team in DR Congo chased down and physically attacked the referee.

February 17, 2023

FIFA allocates $1 million to those affected by the earthquakes in Turkey, Syria

FIFA plans to provide humanitarian aid of $1 million to the millions of people who were left homeless from the destructive earthquakes in Turkey and Syria.

February 16, 2023

US women's soccer stands in solidarity with Canada over gender equality dispute

The U.S. women's national soccer team embraced the Canadian team at midfield on Thursday before their match to stand in solidarity with them amid their dispute with Canada Soccer.

February 15, 2023

Head of China's national soccer federation arrested on corruption charges

Chen Shuyuan, the head of the Chinese Football Association, was arrested on corruption charges. No details about the accusations made against Shuyuan have been released.

February 15, 2023

Captain of boys' soccer team rescued in Thailand cave in 2018 dead at 17

The captain of the Thai boys' soccer team that was rescued from a flooded cave in a daring operation in 2018 has died in England at age 17.

February 14, 2023

Belgian goalkeeper Arne Espeel, 25, dies on field right after making saving penalty kick

Belgian goalkeeper Arne Espeel, 25, collapsed on the field and died on Saturday after saving a penalty kick in the second half of his game.

February 14, 2023

Qatar plans to send 10,000 cabins, caravans from World Cup to provide shelter for Turkish earthquake survivors

Qatar will donate mobile homes which were used for the World Cup to Turkish earthquake survivors. The nation will send 10,000 caravans and cabins for the survivors to use as shelters.

February 14, 2023

Fan punches Colombian soccer star on field; player's retaliation leads to red card

Colombian soccer star Daniel Cataño was punched in the head by a deranged fan before a match on Sunday, which ultimately led to him being ejected for retaliation.

February 11, 2023

Canadian women's soccer team on strike citing equal pay issues, budget cuts

Team Canada are in jeopardy of missing the women's World Cup, as they have decided to go on strike following budget cuts and lack of equal pay.

February 9, 2023

US soccer great Alex Morgan supports the 'inclusion of trans kids in sports'

U.S. soccer star Alex Morgan expressed her support for trans kids to play sports against those whose gender they identify with. She's preparing for the SheBelieves Cup.