Jul 31 Canada women’s soccer loses appeal over points deduction at Olympic Games By Graham Dunbar, Associated Press Two assistant coaches used drones to spy on New Zealand’s practices last week before their opening game. Continue reading
Jul 25 Argentina coach slams chaos at opening Olympic soccer match vs Morocco By James Robson, Associated Press The opening match of the men's soccer tournament was suspended for nearly two hours during added time after Morocco fans invaded the field and threw bottles in protest of a late goal by Argentina. Continue reading
Jul 24 Uzbekistan falls to Spain but wins over crowd as soccer competition kicks off at Paris Olympics By Associated Press Uzbekistan fans chanted and danced throughout a 2-1 loss to Spain to the rhythm of a furiously fast drum beat at Parc des Princes in western Paris. Continue reading
Jul 19 Injured soccer fans file lawsuits over Copa America stadium melees and stampede By Terry Spencer, Associated Press The first lawsuits have been filed in connection with last weekend's melees that broke out when fans without tickets forced their way into the Copa America soccer tournament final at Hard Rock Stadium, with one person citing serious injuries and some ticket… Continue reading
Sep 10 Spanish soccer president Luis Rubiales resigns after nonconsensual World Cup kiss By Associated Press Suspended Spanish soccer federation president Luis Rubiales has resigned from his post after kissing a player on the lips without her consent in a scandal which overshadowed Spain winning the Women's World Cup for the first time. Continue reading
Sep 06 Soccer player Jenni Hermoso accuses Spanish soccer federation president Luis Rubiales of sexual assault By Associated Press Rubiales has insisted the kiss was consensual. Hermoso has denied that. Continue reading
Aug 29 Rubiales asked to resign for kissing player by Spanish soccer federation officials By Graham Dunbar, Associated Press “After the latest developments and the unacceptable behavior that has caused great damage to the image of Spanish soccer, the presidents request that Luis Rubiales resign immediately as president of the RFEF,” the statement said. Continue reading
Aug 26 FIFA suspends Spain’s soccer federation president for 90 days, opens disciplinary investigation By Graham Dunbar, Joseph Wilson, Associated Press FIFA suspended Spanish soccer federation president Luis Rubiales from office on Saturday while its disciplinary committee investigates his conduct at the Women’s World Cup final, which included kissing a player on the lips without her consent. Continue reading
Aug 16 England tops Australia 3-1 to move into Women’s World Cup final against Spain By John Pye, Associated Press England moves on to face Spain in the championship game on Sunday. Continue reading
Aug 06 After a storied career, Megan Rapinoe leaves her final World Cup with pride By Anne M. Peterson, Associated Press Megan Rapinoe wanted a different finish for her final Women’s World Cup. Even with the disappointing conclusion, she was grateful for her wildly successful run with the U.S. national team. Continue reading