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Olympian Charmaine Crooks is first woman to lead Canada Soccer
AFP · 1 year ago
Former Olympic athlete Charmaine Crooks was named acting president of the Canadian soccer federation on Wednesday, becoming the first woman and person of color to hold the position.
Benzema dedicates Madrid win to late great Amancio
AFP · 1 year ago
Karim Benzema said Real Madrid needed time to get going but showed their true colours eventually as they thrashed Liverpool 5-2 at Anfield in the Champions League last 16 first leg on Tuesday.
Saudi says no objection to Russia joining Asian football body
AFP · 1 year ago
Saudi Arabia would not object to Russia joining the Asian Football Confederation, its sports minister told AFP on Wednesday, as Russian officials search for ways to return to international competition.
Brazil defender Dani Alves detained in Spain on suspicion of sexual assault
AFP · 1 year ago
Brazil defender Dani Alves was taken into custody on Friday in Spain over allegations that he sexually assaulted a woman at a Barcelona nightclub in December, police said.
Brazil in mourning for 'King of Football' Pele
AFP · 1 year ago
Brazil starts three days of national mourning on Friday for football legend Pele, the three-time World Cup winner widely regarded as the greatest player of all time, who has died at age 82.
Death of Pele, 'the person who stopped the world': Who is saying what
AFP · 1 year ago
Who is saying what after Brazilian football legend Pele died on Thursday at the age of 82: "Before Pele, '10'
Pele: Key dates in life of a football legend
AFP · 1 year ago
After the death of Pele at age 82 in Sao Paulo on Thursday, AFP Sport looks at key dates in the life of the football great: 23rd October 1940: Pele was born Edson Arantes do Nascimento into a modest family in Minas Gerais to the north of Rio de Jaineiro.
Qatar 2022 - a one-off World Cup fantasy
AFP · 1 year ago
FIFA's president promised the World Cup would be like "Disneyland" while rights groups say workers have been through hell, but one thing is certain -- there will never be another World Cup like Qatar 2022.
WATCH: Leeds snatch late win at Anfield as Van Dijk's incredible Premier League record ends
Live Soccer TV · 1 year ago
The Peacocks left it late to stun the Reds, stealing all the points at Anfield as Virgil van Dijk's impressive record collapsed.
Man Utd's Greenwood arrested on suspicion of breaching bail
AFP · 1 year ago
Manchester United forward Mason Greenwood has been arrested over an alleged breach of bail conditions, British police said on Saturday.
Marseille crash at home to struggling Ajaccio
AFP · 1 year ago
Marseille lost for the first time in Ligue 1 this season as they fell 2-1 at home to Ajaccio, who started the day in last place.
England reportedly eyeing former Premier League coach to replace Southgate
Live Soccer TV · 1 year ago
The Three Lions' woeful displays could trigger extreme measures within the FA, which would include naming a new coach for the World Cup.
Nacional's boss reveals Luis Suárez plans beyond the 2022 FIFA World Cup
Live Soccer TV · 1 year ago
The Uruguayan striker's future will be in question after the end of the World Cup. according to his current employer's words.
Pochettino linked with shock move to struggling Ligue 1 side
Live Soccer TV · 1 year ago
The Argentine has been out of work since his sacking at PSG but could make an unexpected return to France soon.
Chelsea identify highly-rated Premier League head coach as no.1 target to replace Tuchel
Live Soccer TV · 1 year ago
The German was relieved of his duties this morning, with the London giants drawing up a shortlist of candidates for the Stamford Bridge job.
Lacazette scores on return as Lyon edge Ajaccio in season opener
AFP · 1 year ago
Alexandre Lacazette scored on his return to Lyon as the hosts edged promoted Ajaccio 2-1 in a hard-fought Ligue 1 opener on Friday where both sides finished with ten men.
Suarez makes 2nd Nacional debut as late substitute in loss
AFP · 1 year ago
Uruguay great Luis Suarez made his second debut for his boyhood club Nacional on Tuesday but could not prevent them from falling to a 1-0 defeat at home to Atletico Goianiense.
Pochettino aims jibe at PSG as he speaks truth about his time with the French side
Live Soccer TV · 1 year ago
The Argentine coach, currently out of a job, shared his views on why similar projects have succeeded and Les Parisiens have struggled to win European titles.
Thousands greet Suarez on return to Uruguay's Nacional
AFP · 1 year ago
Thousands of fans turned out to welcome home Luis Suarez on Sunday as the star striker joined Nacional, the club where he began his storied career 17 years ago.
Luis Suarez signs short-term deal to rejoin Nacional
AFP · 1 year ago
Luis Suarez has signed a short-term contract to rejoin his boyhood club Nacional in Uruguay ahead of the World Cup in Qatar, the club's president said on Wednesday.
