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February 27, 2022

Qatar deploys ex-spies to blunt German's World Cup criticism

As head of the German soccer federation, Theo Zwanziger was among his sport’s most prominent critics of the decision to award the 2022 World Cup to Qatar. He publicly attacked the energy-rich Gulf nation’s human rights record. He questioned the wisdom of staging the world’s most popular sporting event in searing desert heat.

February 27, 2022

Leeds fires manager Bielsa to try to stay in Premier League

Marcelo Bielsa was fired as Leeds manager on Sunday after another heavy loss dropped the team to within two points of the Premier League relegation zone.

February 27, 2022

Roman Abramovich's Chelsea ownership unchanged beyond PR

A day after Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich handed over the “stewardship and care” of the Premier League club to its charitable foundation trustees, declaring he always had “the club’s best interest at heart," several issues remain.

February 26, 2022

Christian Eriksen returns, Ukraine in thoughts on emotional day in European Premier League

In a stadium in northwest England, two Ukrainian footballers on opposite teams embrace prior to kickoff, before being brought to tears as teammates line up for a match wearing tops displaying the Ukraine flag and the message: “No War.”

February 26, 2022

Sweden joins Poland in refusing to play Russia in World Cup qualifiers, urges FIFA to cancel matches

Sweden has followed Poland in its refusal to play Russia in its World Cup qualifier match next month following Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine, and it urged FIFA to cancel any games involving Russia.

February 25, 2022

Daughter of Russian oligarch, who owns Chelsea F.C., attacks Putin with Instagram message

Will Vladimir Putin have his crazed Chechen henchmen hunt down the daughter of a Russian oligarch, who owns Chelsea F.C., for what she posted on Instagram Story Friday?

February 25, 2022

UEFA Champions League final to be held in Paris, not Russia, amid Ukraine invasion

The UEFA Champions League, one of the top soccer club competitions in the world, will host its final in Paris instead of St. Petersburg, Russia.

February 24, 2022

Catarina Macario poised for breakout in second year with US

Catarina Macario is looking to make more of an impact in her sophomore year with the U.S. national team.

February 24, 2022

Sweden, Poland, Czech Republic say they will not play World Cup qualifiers in Russia

The Sweden, Poland and Czech Republic soccer federations announced they will "not consider traveling to Russia" for the World Cup qualifiers amid Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine on Thursday.

February 24, 2022

Brazilian soccer players are stuck in Ukraine, beg their government for help: 'We are going through chaos'

Brazilian soccer star David Neres and at least nine other South American stars who play in the Ukraine are begging their government to help them escape amid Russia's invasion of the country on Thursday.