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January 6, 2023

Italian soccer star Gianluca Vialli, 58, dies of cancer

Italian soccer star Gianluca Vialli lost his second battle with pancreatic cancer on Thursday at the age of 58, surrounded by his family.

January 4, 2023

US soccer star Gio Reyna's parents admit to contacting federation about Gregg Berhalter, deny blackmail plot

Gio Reyna's father, former USMNT captain Claudio Reyna, informed U.S. Soccer of Gregg Berhalter's physical incident with his wife from over 30 years ago.

January 4, 2023

FIFA president 'dismayed' by criticism, attempts to clarify photo: 'Pelé’s teammates asked to do a selfie'

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has said he is dismayed by the amount of backlash he received for taking a selfie near Pelé's open coffin at the public wake.

January 3, 2023

US Soccer probes alleged Gregg Berhalter incident from 90s after apparent blackmail plot

An unverified Twitter account under Gregg Berhalter's name said he was blackmailed during the World Cup, which led to admitting he physically assaulted his wife in 1991.

January 3, 2023

Cristiano Ronaldo says he's done playing in Europe: 'I won everything'

Cristiano Ronaldo spoke during his introductory press conference with Saudi Arabia's Al Nassr FC, saying that he's done playing for Europe's best clubs because "I won everything."

January 3, 2023

Brazil's president, thousands of mourners line streets to pay final respects to legendary soccer player Pelé

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva visited Santos to pay tribute to the legendary soccer figure. Thousands of mourners also gathered during the funeral procession.

December 30, 2022

Cristiano Ronaldo signs deal worth $75 million per season with Saudi Arabian club

Cristiano Ronaldo has officially signed with Saudi Arabian soccer club Al Nassr, and he will make $75 million per season over the next two-plus years.

December 30, 2022

Putin's thug army: Russia deploys soccer hooligans to Ukraine as war drags on

Russian President Vladimir Putin originally deployed Chechen mercenaries and prisoners but now appears to be deploying soccer thugs he tried to ban from stadiums ahead of the 2018 World Cup.

December 29, 2022

Pelé’s daughter posts emotional message after soccer legend’s death

Kely Nascimento, the daughter of soccer legend Pelé, shared a heartfelt message on social media Thursday after news of his passing. He was 82.

December 29, 2022

Neymar Jr., Cristiano Ronaldo among those grieving loss of Brazilian soccer star Pelé

Neymar Jr. wears No. 10 for Brazil in honor of Pelé, who passed away on Thursday at age 82. He and many others offered their condolences via social media.