The Latest Breaking News from Soccer

US women's soccer tries to overcome past lack of diversity

Women’s soccer in the United States is trying to improve its diversity

The Independent UK · Jan 11, 2023

Edinburgh gym offers free membership to footballers experiencing homelessness

The hope is that this will people to maintain their physical and mental health in a cost free manner and will also battle bouts of social isolation that many Soccer Scotland members can experience.

Edinburgh Live · Jan 11, 2023

Afghan women athletes barred from play, fear Taliban threats

Afghan women and girls who once played a variety of sports say they have faced intimidation from the Taliban, including visits and phone calls warning them not to engage in their sports

The Independent UK · Jan 11, 2023

NWSL misconduct investigation sanctions include ban for former N.C. Courage coach; team fined

CARY, N.C. — Former N.C. Courage coach Paul Riley, fired in August 2021 amid allegations of sexual misconduct, is among four former National Women’s Soccer League coaches permanently banned from working in the league.

Tribune News Service · Jan 9, 2023

US Supreme Court won't hear appeals from 'Wichita massacre'

The U_S_ Supreme Court has refused to hear the appeals of two brothers who were sentenced to death for four fatal shootings in a soccer field in December 2000 known as “the Wichita massacre.”

The Independent UK · Jan 9, 2023

Wales Star Gareth Bale Announces Retirement From Soccer

The 33-year-old played for MLS side LAFC last season and then at the 2022 World Cup, where he captained Wales.

Sports Illustrated · Jan 9, 2023

Soccer-Politicians vow action after Italian fans clash on motorway

Italian political leaders vowed on Monday to crack down on rowdy soccer fans after Roma and Napoli supporters clashed at a motorway service area, forcing authorities briefly to shut the main road linking the north and south.

Reuters · Jan 9, 2023

John 'Jobby' Crossan: The NI footballing legend now honouring future stars of sport

The living soccer legend shared a pitch with many footballing greats including the iconic trio of Best, Eusébio and Pelé

Belfast Live · Jan 8, 2023

Fire midfielder Federico Navarro a proud Argentine after country’s World Cup triumph

In Argentina, Navarro said it feels like “the world stops” when the national team is playing.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 7, 2023

Soccer-FA to investigate homophobic chanting at Man Utd v Everton game

England's Football Association (FA) will investigate alleged homophobic chanting during Everton's 3-1 FA Cup third round loss at Manchester United on Friday.

Reuters · Jan 7, 2023