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Liverpool coach Arne Slot banned for two games after run-in with referee

Soccer // 2 months ago

Liverpool coach Arne Slot banned for two games after run-in with referee

Feb. 26 (UPI) -- The Football Association issued a two-game ban to Liverpool coach Arne Slot for improper behavior toward match officials after a recent draw with Everton, the governing body for English soccer announced Wednesday.

Tooth removal forces Kylian Mbappe out of Copa del Rey semis

Soccer // 2 months ago

Tooth removal forces Kylian Mbappe out of Copa del Rey semis

Feb. 26 (UPI) -- Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappe will miss the first leg of a Copa del Rey semifinal against Real Sociedad on Wednesday after having a tooth removed.

Neymar irks jeering crowd by scoring first corner kick goal

Soccer // 2 months ago

Neymar irks jeering crowd by scoring first corner kick goal

Feb. 24 (UPI) -- Neymar Jr. irked hostile fans and used their jeers as fuel to carry Santos to a win over Inter de Limeira, requesting for the fans to sing louder before scoring off a corner kick for the first time of his career.

San Diego FC shocks reigning champs LA Galaxy in MLS opener

Soccer // 2 months ago

San Diego FC shocks reigning champs LA Galaxy in MLS opener

Feb. 24 (UPI) -- Danish forward Anders Dreyer scored twice in the second half to lead San Diego FC to an upset victory over the Los Angeles Galaxy in their first match in franchise history.

Liverpool-PSG, Real Madrid-Atletico drawn for Champions League Round of 16

Soccer // 2 months ago

Liverpool-PSG, Real Madrid-Atletico drawn for Champions League Round of 16

Feb. 21 (UPI) -- Liverpool will take on Paris Saint-Germain and reigning champion Real Madrid will play rival Atletico Madrid in the Champions League Round of 16, the draw revealed Friday in Nyon, Switzerland.

Chelsea coach Enzo Maresca '100%' safe from firing, director says

Soccer // 2 months ago

Chelsea coach Enzo Maresca '100%' safe from firing, director says

Feb. 20 (UPI) -- Chelsea coach Enzo Maresca has a 100% chance of keeping his job for the rest of the season, despite the Blues' recent stretch of mediocrity, director Jonathan Goldstein said.

Lionel Messi leads Miami past Kansas City in Concacaf Champions League opener

Soccer // 2 months ago

Lionel Messi leads Miami past Kansas City in Concacaf Champions League opener

Feb. 20 (UPI) -- Lionel Messi chested down a pass, rolled the ball right and ripped a shot just inside the far post for the lone goal in a win over Sporting Kansas City to open Inter Miami's Concacaf Champions Cup campaign.

Real Madrid's Jude Bellingham given two-game ban for abusing referee

Soccer // 2 months ago

Real Madrid's Jude Bellingham given two-game ban for abusing referee

Feb. 19 (UPI) -- The Royal Spanish Football Federation issued a two-game ban to Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham for verbally abusing a referee, the governing body for soccer in the country announced Wednesday.

National Women's Soccer League to establish $5 million restitution fund for players

Soccer // 2 months ago

National Women's Soccer League to establish $5 million restitution fund for players

Feb. 5 (UPI) -- The National Women's Soccer League will establish a $5 million players restitution fund and establish other reforms in a settlement announced Wednesday after years of abuse.

Champions League draw: Manchester City to face Real Madrid in knockout phase

Soccer // 3 months ago

Champions League draw: Manchester City to face Real Madrid in knockout phase

Jan. 31 (UPI) -- Premier League power Manchester City will meet La Liga leader Real Madrid in the knockout phase of the 2024-25 Champions League soccer tournament, organizers revealed with a draw Friday in Nyon, Switzerland.

NWSL picks Denver for 16th women's soccer franchise

Soccer // 3 months ago

NWSL picks Denver for 16th women's soccer franchise

Jan. 30 (UPI) -- The National Women's Soccer League officially awarded its 16th franchise to Denver, with play set to begin in 2026, the league announced Thursday. The team's name, colors, brand identity and crest will be revealed later.

Soccer: PSV rejects West Ham's $26M bid for USA's Ricardo Pepi

Soccer // 3 months ago

Soccer: PSV rejects West Ham's $26M bid for USA's Ricardo Pepi

Jan. 30 (UPI) -- PSV rejected an initial loan-to-buy offer of $26 million from West Ham United for United States Men's National Team forward Ricardo Pepi.

Neymar to rejoin Santos after leaving Saudi Pro League

Soccer // 3 months ago

Neymar to rejoin Santos after leaving Saudi Pro League

Jan. 28 (UPI) -- Brazilian soccer star Neymar will rejoin Santos, where he made his senior level debut in 2009, after ending his tenure with Saudi Pro League franchise Al Hilal, Santos president Marcelo Teixeira announced Tuesday.

Manchester City signs Egyptian forward Omar Marmoush

Soccer // 3 months ago

Manchester City signs Egyptian forward Omar Marmoush

Jan. 23 (UPI) -- Manchester City continued a rabid transfer window spending spree, signing Omar Marmoush to a 4 1/2-year contract, the Premier League soccer club announced Thursday.

Manchester City signs Brazilian teen defender Vitor Reis

Soccer // 3 months ago

Manchester City signs Brazilian teen defender Vitor Reis

Jan. 21 (UPI) -- Manchester City finalized the transfer of Vitor Reis and signed the Brazilian teen defender to a 4 1/2-year contract, the Premier League soccer club announced Tuesday.

San Diego Wave defender Naomi Girma linked to potential Chelsea move

Soccer // 3 months ago

San Diego Wave defender Naomi Girma linked to potential Chelsea move

Jan. 16 (UPI) -- Naomi Girma, who currently plays for the San Diego Wave of the National Women's Soccer League, is being pursued by several European clubs, with Chelsea reportedly leading the race to sign the star defender.

Soccer: AC Milan fires Paulo Fonseca, names Sergio Conceicao new coach

Soccer // 4 months ago

Soccer: AC Milan fires Paulo Fonseca, names Sergio Conceicao new coach

Dec. 30 (UPI) -- AC Milan fired Paulo Fonseca and named veteran coach Sergio Conceicao as his replacement, the Italian Seria A soccer franchise announced Monday.

Soccer: Sporting CP fires coach Joao Pereira after just eight games

Soccer // 4 months ago

Soccer: Sporting CP fires coach Joao Pereira after just eight games

Dec. 26 (UPI) -- Joao Pereira is out after just eight games as coach of Sporting CP, the Portuguese Premeira Liga soccer club announced Thursday. Sporting hired Rui Borges as his replacement.

Netflix to stream FIFA Women's World Cup in 2027, 2031

Soccer // 4 months ago

Netflix to stream FIFA Women's World Cup in 2027, 2031

Dec. 20 (UPI) -- Netflix agreed to a broadcast rights deal with FIFA for the Women's World Cup in 2027 and 2031, which will bring the soccer tournament to a streaming service for the first time, the parties announced Friday.

Texas-based Friedkin Group finalizes purchase of Premier League soccer club Everton

Soccer // 4 months ago

Texas-based Friedkin Group finalizes purchase of Premier League soccer club Everton

Dec. 19 (UPI) -- The Texas-based Friedkin Group completed its purchase of Everton, the Premier League soccer franchise announced Thursday.

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