Nov 26 Napoli stadium to be named for Maradona By Andrew Dampf, Associated Press The move comes with the city in mourning for the soccer great, who died Wednesday of a heart attack at age 60, two weeks after being released from a hospital in Buenos Aires following brain surgery. Continue reading
Nov 25 Argentine soccer great Diego Maradona dies at 60 By Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Oct 13 Cristiano Ronaldo tests positive for COVID-19 By Associated Press The federation said Ronaldo was doing well and had no symptoms. It did not say when he tested positive. Continue reading
Mar 13 Premier League, Champions League call off matches By James Ellingworth, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Feb 17 Portugal leaders rally around racially abused soccer player By Barry Hatton, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Feb 14 Transgender woman poised to make Argentine soccer history 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. Continue reading
Jul 02 Watch 8:53 Legendary goalie Briana Scurry on World Cup and U.S. women’s soccer 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… Continue watching
Jun 07 FIFA partners with the UN to promote gender equity 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. Continue reading
Mar 08 Watch 6:08 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… Continue watching
Mar 08 Women’s national soccer team players sue for equal pay 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. Continue reading