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Argentina court postpones the start of a trial in a criminal case involving the death of Maradona

A criminal court in Argentina has postponed to Oct. 1 the start of a trial in a criminal negligence case brought against eight people allegedly involved in the death of soccer legend Diego Maradona. The trial was set to start on June 4, but the criminal court in San Isidro, on the outskirts of Buenos Aires, said in a decision …

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FIFA seeks 'legal expertise' before decision on Israel soccer ban proposal

FIFA postponed its decision on a proposal to suspend the Israeli soccer team from international soccer because of its ongoing war against Hamas, to seek a “legal assessment.” The proposal came from the Palestine Football Association who are against the war. Israel launched its attack on Hamas following the Oct. 7 terror attack in the country that left hundreds dead. …

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Former USMNT star Eric Wynalda involved in altercation at son's soccer match: report

Eric Wynalda, a former member of the U.S. national soccer team, has been named in a battery report stemming from an altercation while coaching his son’s team, according to TMZ. A player on an opposing team reportedly claimed Wynalda called him a “b—-” while also insulting his mother, a Las Vegas police report says. A skirmish ensued, as the player …

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JK Rowling leads criticism after transgender woman managing women's soccer club is celebrated

Sutton United, a women’s football club in England that plays in the London and South East Women’s Regional Football League, made history earlier this year when it named Lucy Clark as manager. Clark is the first transgender manager in women’s soccer history. Clark was initially the first transgender woman to be a referee. Clark was a referee in the third …

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Brawl breaks out between MLS' Toronto FC and NYCFC following match in wild scene

Soccer matches can get very heated on the pitch, but it escalated into a brawl between Major League Soccer’s New York City FC and Toronto FC during their match Saturday night. Tensions boiled over following the final whistle of NYCFC ‘s 3-2 win over Toronto at BMO Field, where a massive altercation broke out between the two teams with punching …

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MLS' Philadelphia Union signs 14-year-old phenom in historic deal

The youth movement is on for the MLS’ Philadelphia Union. The soccer club signed 14-year-old prodigy Cavan Sullivan on Thursday in a historic deal. Although the conditions were not made public, the pact is said to be the largest homegrown deal in league history. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Philadelphia Union midfielder Cavan Sullivan poses with his …

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David Beckham texted Tom Brady after brutal Netflix roast: 'It was hard to watch'

Though it’s been days since Tom Brady was brutally picked on during Netflix’s “GROAT The Greatest Roast Of All Time: Tom Brady,” close friends are still checking in on him, including David Beckham. During an appearance on Wednesday’s episode of “Jimmy Kimmel Live!,” Beckham revealed he reached out to the former NFL star to “check if he was OK.” “The …

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Fox Sports' Stu Holden reveals 'doomsday' summer scenario where Gregg Berhalter could be out as coach

The 2026 World Cup is bound to be an exciting time for the United States, as it plays host along with Canada and Mexico, to the countries all vying to sit atop soccer’s global throne. For the United States, a strong performance as a host country would be ideal, but it is still two years away, which is why Fox …

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Anything less than Olympics final for USWNT would be 'failure,' Fox Sports' Stu Holden says

When it comes to the United States national soccer teams, the emphasis has been on the men as they head into a crucial summer between Copa América and the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. Meanwhile, it’s expected the women’s national team will have an easier time in Paris as one of the favorites to capture gold in the Olympics. But …

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US soccer great Carli Lloyd shares IVF journey to get pregnant: 'It truly is a miracle'

U.S. soccer legend Carli Lloyd opened up about her struggles with infertility and using in vitro fertilization (IVF) to get pregnant as she announced she will be having her first child. Lloyd detailed her pregnancy journey in an article for Women’s Health. She opened up about the disappointment she felt for months trying to get pregnant while also feeling as …

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