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February 20, 2020

Berhalter made almost as much as Ellis in his 1st few months

American men’s soccer coach Gregg Berhalter earned nearly as much from the U.S. Soccer Federation in his first four months than women’s counterpart Jill Ellis took home in 12.

February 19, 2020

French soccer player receives 5-year ban over penis-biting incident

A French soccer player received a five-year ban Wednesday for biting the penis of an opponent during a match in November.

February 19, 2020

Reyna at 17 becomes youngest American in Champions League

Gio Reyna became the youngest American-born player to appear in the Champions League and assisted on the go-ahead goal, helping Dortmund beat Paris-Saint Germain 2-1 Tuesday night in the first leg of the round of 16.

February 18, 2020

Houston Texans' JJ Watt marries soccer player Kealia Ohai: 'Best day of my life'

J.J. Watt, NFL superstar defensive end for the Houston Texans, and Kealia Ohai, professional soccer player, got married Saturday night in front of family and friends in the Bahamas, according to reports.

February 17, 2020

Portugal leaders rally around racially abused soccer player

The president and the prime minister of Portugal added their voices to a national outcry Monday over racist abuse aimed at a black FC Porto soccer player who walked off the field after hearing monkey chants.

February 17, 2020

Gregg, former Man United player and Munich hero, dies at 87

Harry Gregg, a former Manchester United goalkeeper called the “hero of Munich" for rescuing two teammates as well as a baby and her pregnant mother from the burning fuselage in the 1958 air disaster that killed 23 people, has died.

February 17, 2020

Spurs boost Champions League bid, Arsenal ends winless run

Jose Mourinho couldn't resist a little swipe at Manchester City following its European ban.

February 14, 2020

UEFA bans Manchester City for two seasons from Champions League

UEFA bans Manchester City for two seasons from Champions League.

February 12, 2020

US soccer men's union says women's pay should be tripled

The U.S. men's national team urged the U.S. Soccer Federation to sharply increase pay of the American women and accused the governing body of making low-ball offers in negotiations with the men.

February 11, 2020

Klinsmann resigns as Hertha coach after 9 Bundesliga games

Jürgen Klinsmann caught everybody by surprise on Tuesday when he resigned as coach of Hertha Berlin after only nine Bundesliga games.