

World Nov 25

Diego Maradona, the Argentine soccer great who was among the best players ever and who led his country to the 1986 World Cup title, has died.
By Associated Press
World Oct 13

The federation said Ronaldo was doing well and had no symptoms. It did not say when he tested positive.
By Associated Press
Health Mar 13

Matches in England will be stopped until at least April 3 after five Premier League clubs said some players or staff were in self-isolation.
By James Ellingworth, Associated Press
World Feb 17

Prime Minister Antonio Costa said the incident was "unacceptable" and urged police and soccer authorities to make an example of those responsible by handing down tough punishment.
By Barry Hatton, Associated Press
Feb 14

By Debora Rey, Associated Press
Gómez spent years playing in local women's leagues before being signed by Villa San Carlos in the first division. Now the 22-year-old is awaiting the Argentine Soccer Federation's decision whether to authorize her signing.
Briana Scurry was the starting goalkeeper for the U.S. women’s national soccer team for years, including during its 1999 World Cup victory. She is also a two-time Olympic gold medalist. Scurry joins Judy Woodruff to discuss play so far at…
Jun 07

By Anne M. Peterson, Associated Press
The first Women's Football Convention was held in connection with the World Cup, which kicks off Friday in Paris with a match between host France and South Korea.
The U.S. women's soccer team hopes to defend its World Cup title this year. But on Friday, International Women’s Day, all 28 team members filed a gender discrimination lawsuit against the U.S. Soccer Federation, arguing they suffered years of institutionalized…
Mar 08

By Anne M. Peterson, Associated Press
The players allege they have been subject to ongoing "institutionalized gender discrimination," including unequal pay, despite having the same job responsibilities as players on the men's national team.
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