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May 4, 2021

South Korea: North Koreans pull out of World Cup qualifying

South Korean officials say North Korea has told soccer’s Asian governing body it will not participate in World Cup qualifiers next month because of coronavirus concerns.

May 3, 2021

Argentine doctors find irregularities in Maradona's death

A medical report on the death of Diego Maradona given to prosecutors Monday said the Argentine soccer legend agonized for more than 12 hours, did not receive adequate treatment and could still be alive if he had been properly hospitalized.

May 3, 2021

Man United violence the peak of toxic fan-owner relationship

The storming of Old Trafford crystalized 16 years of disconnect between Manchester United fans and its distant ownership.

May 3, 2021

English FA opens inquiry to assess Super League sanctions

The English Football Association has opened an inquiry into the Super League rebellion and sought evidence from the six English clubs involved in the breakaway that could lead to punishments.

May 2, 2021

Manchester United fans invade stadium, protest Glazer ownership over Super League support

Hundreds of Manchester United fans invaded the pitch at Old Trafford Sunday to protest the soccer team's owners following the disastrous attempt to form a European Super League two weeks ago.

May 1, 2021

Oregon governor faces scrutiny over capacity limits at sporting events as state sees coronavirus surge

Oregon Gov. Kate Brown came under fire Friday over her alleged hardline stance against fans attending sporting events in the state in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.

April 30, 2021

Leicester rallies for 1-1 with 10-man Southampton in EPL

Leicester’s bid for Champions League soccer suffered a minor setback when it had to settle for a 1-1 draw with 10-man Southampton in the English Premier League on Friday.

April 30, 2021

Rookie manager Wayne Rooney mired in relegation battle

Wayne Rooney the player found ways to score. Wayne Rooney the manager has hit a wall.

April 29, 2021

FIFA, UEFA joins English soccer's 4-day social media boycott

English soccer's boycott of social media is spreading after FIFA and UEFA said they will join the players, clubs and organizations in a four-day protest against online abuse.

April 29, 2021

American coach Marsch to take over at German team Leipzig

Jesse Marsch will take over at German soccer team Leipzig next season in one of the most prominent jobs for an American coach in European club soccer.