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José María Enriquez Negreira, the former vice-president of the organization tasked with overseeing soccer referees in Spain, chose to remain silent when he appeared in court on Tuesday in connection with the alleged corruption scandal involving FC Barcelona. Judicial sources told AFP that the former number two in the world of Spanish soccer officiating, José […]
Four players from Argentine soccer team Velez Sarsfield were suspended by their Primera División club on March 7 following a complaint of sexual assault, which led to them being taken into custody at the request of the public prosecutor who asked that they be kept in jail. Paraguayan international midfielder José Florentin (27, 3 caps), […]
According to Inter Miami head coach Tata Martino, Lionel Messi, who was injured against Nashville last Wednesday, will not be able to play for the Argentine national team in their two friendlies against El Salvador and Costa Rica next week. Lionel Messi went down during a showdown against Nashville last Wednesday in the second leg […]
Manchester United twice came from behind to eliminate arch-rivals Liverpool in the FA Cup quarterfinals in a 4-3 thriller. Coventry, Manchester City, Chelsea, and (now) Manchester United are now locked in for the FA Cup semifinals thanks to what unfolded when the Red Devils eliminated their rivals Liverpool at Old Trafford after a historic match. […]
The Seattle Reign (formerly OL Reign) of the NWSL have decided to retire the #15 jersey formerly worn by retired star Megan Rapinoe. On Thursday, Seattle Reign announced the retirement of the number 15 jersey worn by former US soccer superstar Megan Rapinoe, who retired in November. The official retirement of the jersey will take […]
Lionel Messi’s goal and assist helped Inter Miami beat Nashville 3-1 in the second leg of the CONCACAF Champions League Round of 16 on Wednesday. The Florida team is now through to the next round after drawing the first leg 2-2. In fine form, Lionel Messi lifted his Inter Miami club into the quarter-finals of […]
The Kansas City Current, one of the 14 franchises in the U.S. Women’s Soccer League, will open its own stadium this Saturday against Portland. The 11,500-seat CPKC Stadium is the world’s first stadium built for women’s soccer. It sits on the banks of the Missouri River, just a few minutes from downtown Kansas City. For […]
Lecce soccer coach Roberto D’Aversa has been fired after headbutting Hellas Verona’s French striker Thomas Henry, the Italian club announced on its X account on Monday. “Following the events at the end of the Lecce-Verona match, U.S. Lecce announces that coach D’Aversa has been relieved of his duties. Thanks to the coach and his staff […]
German police have announced an investigation into Nazi salutes allegedly thrown up by fans from Italy in a Munich brewery on Monday evening ahead of the Champions League Round of 16 second leg between Bayern and Lazio on Tuesday.On Tuesday evening, German police announced that they had started an investigation after Lazio supporters were seen […]
Kylian Mbappé was delighted with PSG’s 2-1 victory over Real Sociedad on Tuesday and their qualification for the quarter-finals of the UEFA Champions League. He added that he had “no problem” with Luis Enrique as rumors swirl around the soccer world.Kylian Mbappé, who scored two goals against Real Sociedad on Tuesday to become the Champions […]
