FIFA partners with the UN to promote gender equity
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.
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In stunning lawsuit, U.S. women’s soccer team challenges pay, working conditions
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…
Women’s national soccer team players sue for equal pay
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.
Ronaldo defends himself against Las Vegas rape allegation
"I'm not going to lie in this situation," soccer superstar Cristiano Ronaldo said at a news conference ahead of a Champions League match on Tuesday. "I'm very happy. My lawyers, they are confident and of course I am, too."…
Police have re-opened an investigation after Kathryn Mayorga filed a lawsuit last week in Nevada saying she was raped by Ronaldo in Las Vegas in 2009.
Mario Mandzukic scored the winning goal in the 109th minute and Croatia shocked England 2-1 Wednesday.
The men's World Cup is in full swing in Russia, and the field of 32 nations has been whittled down to eight, with underdogs eliminating some of the tournament favorites. William Brangham talks with Sebastian Abbot, the author of "The…
KAZAN, Russia — Germany is out of the World Cup, the fourth defending champion in the last five tournaments to be eliminated in the group stage.
North America will host the 2026 World Cup after FIFA voters overwhelmingly opted for the financial and logistical certainty of a United States-led bid over a risky Moroccan proposal for the first 48-team tournament.
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