Pitch Points: Which Arsenal narrative will prevail, and how has Carrick reset Man United? The world of soccer throws up no shortage of questions. In today’s column, we endeavor to answer three of them The Guardian - US · Jan 30
Trump’s Greenland threats reveals no-win dilemma at the heart of European security strategy In the days since a fractious World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzeland, ended, some of Europe’s main players have pushed a narrative of continental togetherness. “Trump makes us feel not only German, but also European,” said one influential figure – German soccer star Leon Goretzka. The Conversation · Jan 30
A World Cup boycott would be a big statement but unlikely to accomplish much International sporting events don’t often see teams refuse to participate for a cause – but when it’s happened, it hasn’t been effective The Guardian - US · Jan 29
How a Kids' Soccer Game Became a Child Welfare Case A routine neighborhood soccer game was escalated into a state investigation, illustrating how ordinary parenting disputes are increasingly routed through government systems. Reason · Jan 29
President Donald Trump Receives World Cup Swipe From European Soccer Star There’s a number of off-field talking points distracting from the overall spectacle. Sports Illustrated · Jan 29
Senegal and Morocco fined and players banned after African Cup final walk-off and chaos Senegal coach Pape Thiaw has been banned for five games and fined $100,000 and Senegalese and Moroccan players also received suspensions following a walk-off during a chaotic African Cup of Nations final The Independent UK · Jan 29
China bans 73 persons from soccer for life in latest anti-corruption controversy China has banned 73 persons from soccer for life and deducted points from nine top-tier clubs in its latest anti-corruption campaign The Independent UK · Jan 29
Which USWNT Players Made Their Case Against Paraguay and Chile? The U.S. women’s national team opened 2026 with a pair of big wins over South American opponents, but which players impressed most under Emma Hayes? Sports Illustrated · Jan 28
City confident of bouncing back despite Socceroo's move Star defender Kai Trewin has departed for the MLS, but Melbourne City are confident they can bounce back from a horror 6-2 defeat to Macarthur FC. AAP · Jan 28
Major League Soccer launches Walmart Saturday Showdown for 2026 season The 2026 Major League season is set to get underway next month The Independent UK · Jan 27
Mexico Soccer Field Massacre Raises Urgent Concern If Anywhere Is Safe Before the World Cup At least 11 people were killed in a soccer field shooting in Mexico, raising fresh safety fears as the country prepares to co-host the World Cup. International Business Times UK · Jan 27
11 Dead, 12 Injured in Horrific Mass Shooting at Soccer Field in Mexico - Here's Why Gunmen storm a soccer field in Mexico, killing 11 and injuring 12. A chilling attack exposes the brutal reality of cartel violence. International Business Times UK · Jan 27
Removing the US as World Cup host would be eminently sad – and entirely justified A country where safety is under threat from federal violence on the streets is not fit to stage soccer’s showpiece event The Guardian - US · Jan 27
Seven international footballers dodge FIFA ban after court intervention Seven foreign-born players for Malaysia's national soccer team have been cleared to keep competing The Independent UK · Jan 27
The Independent UK · Jan 27 Ex-FIFA president joins those calling for boycott of World Cup in United States Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter is backing a proposed fan boycott of World Cup matches in the United States because of the conduct of President Donald Trump and his administration at home and abroad
The Independent UK · Jan 26 Mexico investigates soccer field attack that killed at least 11 people Authorities in Mexico are investigating an attack that killed 11 people and injured 12 others during a post-match gathering in central Mexico
The Independent UK · Jan 26 Morocco and Senegal pledge to stay friends and boost trade after Africa Cup soccer tensions Morocco and Senegal are pledging to stay friends after their national soccer teams clashed in a chaotic final to the Africa Cup
Latin Times · Jan 26 11 Killed And Tens More Wounded In Soccer Field Massacre In Central Mexico Salamanca Mayor Cesar Prieto said that more than 20 people were shot at a community event at a soccer field on Sunday.
FourFourTwo · Jan 26 'It’s the only way to do it for me. I wasn't brought up on using autocues or having scripted questions and things like that, you know?' Jeff Stelling launches new podcast - that comes with a twist The former Soccer Saturday host has a new venture on the way
The Guardian - US · Jan 26 A Saturday and a state killing: soccer as Minnesota is torn apart On the whims of Fifa’s Peace Prize winner, a life usually so focused on sports has found anything but peace
The Guardian - UK · Jan 26 Michele Kang’s largesse for women’s football leaves Fifa open to bias claims The multi-club owner’s sponsorship of Champions Cup creates a conflict of interest, whatever her motivation
The Independent UK · Jan 26 A girls’ soccer tournament drives HPV vaccine awareness in Zimbabwe For a young girl, losing the soccer final 5-0 meant little compared to the goals of a tournament held in Zimbabwe to promote trust in cervical cancer vaccination
The Times of India · Jan 26 Mexico shooting: 11 killed in armed attack at soccer field in Guanajuato At least 11 people were killed and 12 injured in a soccer field shooting in Salamanca, Guanajuato, on Sunday. Security forces are searching for the perpetrators. The incident occurred in a state already grappling with high homicide rates due to criminal group conflicts.
Sports Illustrated · Jan 25 ‘Always Been My Dream’—U.S. Soccer Star Set for 2026 Winter Olympics The assistant captain of Stanford’s women’s soccer team Sammy Smith is a dual-sport star heading to Italy in February.
The Independent UK · Jan 25 World Cup war games: Counter-drones, cyberattacks and stadium ICE raids top US security concerns as FIFA comes to town The U.S. is expecting at least 5 million international visitors, not to mention the millions of soccer fans at home, to be on the move during the six-week tournament