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Trans players banned from women's professional soccer in England

Soccer // 3 days ago

Trans players banned from women's professional soccer in England

May 1 (UPI) -- Transgender women will be prohibited from playing for female soccer teams in England starting on June 1, the English Football Association (FA) announced Thursday.

Italy's Serie A suspends soccer games due to Pope Francis' death

Soccer // 1 week ago

Italy's Serie A suspends soccer games due to Pope Francis' death

Liverpool signs defender Virgil van Dijk to two-year contract extension

Soccer // 2 weeks ago

Liverpool signs defender Virgil van Dijk to two-year contract extension

Arsenal tops Real Madrid to reach first Champions League semifinal since 2009

Soccer // 2 weeks ago

Arsenal tops Real Madrid to reach first Champions League semifinal since 2009

Former FC Cincinnati forward Aaron Boupendza dies after 11th-floor fall in China

Soccer // 2 weeks ago

Former FC Cincinnati forward Aaron Boupendza dies after 11th-floor fall in China

April 16 (UPI) -- Former FC Cincinnati forward Aaron Boupendza died after falling from the 11th floor of a building in China, the Gabonese Football Federation announced Wednesday. He was 28.

Liverpool signs striker Mohamed Salah to two-year contract

Soccer // 3 weeks ago

Liverpool signs striker Mohamed Salah to two-year contract

April 11 (UPI) -- Liverpool signed strike Mohamed Salah to a two-year contract extension, the Premier League club announced Friday.

Lionel Messi scores twice, Inter Miami beats LAFC in Champions Cup quarterfinal

Soccer // 3 weeks ago

Lionel Messi scores twice, Inter Miami beats LAFC in Champions Cup quarterfinal

April 10 (UPI) -- Lionel Messi scored twice and assisted another goal to lead Inter Miami to a gritty win over LAFC in a CONCACAF Champions Cup quarterfinal in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

Neymar, Memphis Depay criticize Brazil for banning standing on soccer ball

Soccer // 3 weeks ago

Neymar, Memphis Depay criticize Brazil for banning standing on soccer ball

April 7 (UPI) -- Soccer stars Neymar Jr. and Memphis Depay went on social media to respond to the Brazilian Football Confederation's decision to penalize players for standing on the ball, citing limitations on self expression.

Veteran midfielder Kevin De Bruyne to leave Manchester City

Soccer // 1 month ago

Veteran midfielder Kevin De Bruyne to leave Manchester City

April 4 (UPI) -- Kevin De Bruyne will leave Manchester City at the end of the season, the veteran midfielder announced Friday.

USA set to host 2031 Women's World Cup soccer

Soccer // 1 month ago

USA set to host 2031 Women's World Cup soccer

April 3 (UPI) -- The United States will host the 2031 Women's World Cup, as the lone bidder for the tournament, FIFA president Gianni Infantino said Thursday at the UEFA Congress in Belgrade.

Team USA, Gotham defender Tierna Davidson tears ACL

Soccer // 1 month ago

Team USA, Gotham defender Tierna Davidson tears ACL

April 2 (UPI) -- United States Women's National Team and NJ/NY Gotham FC defender Tierna Davidson sustained a torn ACL in her left knee and will miss the rest of the NWSL season, Gotham FC announced Wednesday.

Manchester City striker Erling Haaland to miss 5 to 7 weeks

Soccer // 1 month ago

Manchester City striker Erling Haaland to miss 5 to 7 weeks

April 1 (UPI) -- Manchester City striker Erling Haaland will miss between five and seven weeks of action because of a left ankle injury, Sky Blues coach Pep Guardiola told reporters Tuesday.

Bayern Munich criticizes Canada for handling of Alphonso Davies injury, threatens lawsuit

Soccer // 1 month ago

Bayern Munich criticizes Canada for handling of Alphonso Davies injury, threatens lawsuit

March 28 (UPI) -- Bayern Munich criticized Canada on Friday for its management of defender Alphonso Davies, who sustained a season-ending torn ACL while playing for the national team. The German soccer club also threatened legal action.

UEFA investigating Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Junior for 'indecent conduct'

Soccer // 1 month ago

UEFA investigating Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Junior for 'indecent conduct'

March 27 (UPI) -- UEFA is investigating several Real Madrid players, including Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Junior, for allegations of "indecent conduct" during the Champions League Round of 16, European soccer officials said Thursday.

Bayern Munich defender Alphonso Davies sustains season-ending ACL tear

Soccer // 1 month ago

Bayern Munich defender Alphonso Davies sustains season-ending ACL tear

March 26 (UPI) -- Bayern Munich defender Alphonso Davis sustained an ACL tear in his right knee while playing for Canada and will be out for several months, the German Bundesliga soccer club announced Wednesday.

Mexico beats Panama for Nations League soccer title; U.S. men place fourth

Soccer // 1 month ago

Mexico beats Panama for Nations League soccer title; U.S. men place fourth

March 24 (UPI) -- Raul Jimenez scored twice, including on a stoppage-time penalty kick, to lead Mexico past Panama for its first Concacaf Nations League title.

Lionel Messi steals ball, chips goalie for first MLS goal of 2025

Soccer // 1 month ago

Lionel Messi steals ball, chips goalie for first MLS goal of 2025

March 17 (UPI) -- Lionel Messi flashed his unmatched flare in Inter Miami's narrow win over Atlanta United, stealing the ball and dropping a defender with a cut dribble before chipping goalie Brad Guzan for a miraculous equalizer.

Lionel Messi helps Inter Miami beat Cavalier, advance in CONCACAF Champions Cup

Soccer // 1 month ago

Lionel Messi helps Inter Miami beat Cavalier, advance in CONCACAF Champions Cup

March 14 (UPI) -- Lionel Messi slowly jogged before erupting into a sprint, splitting the defense and using a one-touch tap to find the net in stoppage time, helping Inter Miami beat Cavalier to advance in the CONCACAF Champions Cup.

Manchester United to leave Old Trafford after more than 115 years

Soccer // 1 month ago

Manchester United to leave Old Trafford after more than 115 years

March 11 (UPI) -- Manchester United will leave Old Trafford after playing for more than 115 years at the site in favor of a new 100,000-seat facility in the same area in Stretford, England, the storied soccer franchise announced Tuesday.

World Cup final to feature Super Bowl-like halftime show in 2026

Soccer // 2 months ago

World Cup final to feature Super Bowl-like halftime show in 2026

March 5 (UPI) -- The 2026 World Cup final, which will be held in East Rutherford, N.J., will feature a Super Bowl type halftime show for the first time in the tournament's history, FIFA president Gianni Infantino confirmed Wednesday.

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