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October 19, 2022

White House to send official US delegation to World Cup, despite Qatar human rights abuse claims

The White House announced Monday it would send an official delegation to Qatar for the 2022 World Cup, despite the nation's alleged human rights abuses during construction.

October 17, 2022

Real Madrid's Karim Benzema wins Ballon d'Or as best soccer player in the world

Real Madrid's and France's Karim Benzema has been voted the Ballon d'Or winner for the 2021-22 season after a spectacular year that led to La Liga and Champions League titles.

October 17, 2022

90% of 2022 Qatar World Cup tickets already sold

Over 90% of tickets to the 2022 World Cup in Qatar have already been sold, leaving only 7% of tickets available for purchase before the soccer event starts on Nov. 20.

October 16, 2022

Barcelona president confronts referees after El Clásico loss: report

FC Barcelona president Joan Laporta reportedly confronted officials after their loss to LaLiga rival Real Madrid on Sunday. Barcelona now sits in second place.

October 16, 2022

Red Bulls star Lewis Morgan injures himself during goal celebration, Cincinnati pulls off MLS playoffs upset

FC Cincinnati pulled off a stunning upset of the New York Red Bulls on Saturday after Lewis Morgan, who scored in the match, left with an injury.

October 14, 2022

FBI to provide protection at FIFA World Cup in Qatar

The FBI is back at FIFA to ensure that no crime, including match-fixing, is present at this year's World Cup in Qatar. The World Cup is set to begin on Nov. 20.

October 13, 2022

World Cup organizers create designated 'sobering-up' areas to curve fan drunkenness

Football supporters at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar who drink in excess will be re-directed to a special zone to sober up, organizers have announced.

October 13, 2022

FOX Sports counts down to FIFA World Cup

Fox Sports FIFA World Cup analyst Alexi Lalas and Fox Sports FIFA World Cup reporter Jenny Taft preview the upcoming World Cup and Team USA's chances.

October 11, 2022

Bundesliga's VfB Stuttgart sacks American coach Pellegrino Matarazzo

Head coach Pellegrino Matarazzo, who took Stuttgart back to the first division in 2020, was relieved of his duties Monday after 100 matches in charge.

October 11, 2022

Hope Solo wants to object $24 million equal pay lawsuit settlement

Just a few months after the US Women's National Team and the United States Soccer Federation reached a settlement on equal pay, Hope Solo is saying "thanks but no thanks."