soccer

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.

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.

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.

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…

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.