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Longtime 49ers executive Paraag Marathe leaves the team to focus on European soccer
Longtime San Francisco 49ers executive Paraag Marathe is leaving the team to focus on the organization’s European soccer teams.
UEFA declares no confidence in Infantino and vows accountability for failed World Cup equity plan
Successfully stopping Gianni Infantino’s FIFA plan to sell World Cup profits to private investors was the first half of a high-stakes game in global soccer politics.
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Major League Soccer is investigating "reported antisemitic and discriminatory language" from fans directed at New England Revolution striker Dor Turgeman during their game against CF Montreal, the league said Monday.
European soccer body warns FIFA of legal action over Infantino’s failed World Cup sell-off
European soccer body UEFA has threatened FIFA with legal action over Gianni Infantino's failed plan to sell a stake in future World Cup profits to private investors, and said any potential evidence should not be destroyed.
Mauricio Pochettino stays as U.S. coach, agrees to 4-year contract extension through 2030 World Cup
Mauricio Pochettino is staying with the U.S. soccer team, agreeing Monday to a four-year contract to coach the Americans through the 2030 World Cup.
Skinner steps down as Manchester United women’s coach one month before start of WSL season
Manchester United women's team has one month to find a new coach before the Women's Super League season begins after Marc Skinner stepped down by mutual consent on Monday.
European soccer body UEFA warns FIFA of legal action over Infantino’s failed World Cup sell-off plan
European soccer body UEFA has threatened FIFA with legal action over Gianni Infantino's failed plan to sell a stake in future World Cup profits to private investors, and said any potential evidence should not be destroyed.
British prime minister says Infantino is not the right man to lead FIFA
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham said Sunday that FIFA President Gianni Infantino was not the right man to lead world soccer's governing body in the latest fallout from the now-abandoned plan to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors.
Milei empowers Argentina to bar or deport foreigners over hateful remarks about the country
After a bruising World Cup defeat gave way to what many Argentines saw as a sweeping wave of hatred against their country, Argentine President Javier Milei on Thursday signed an emergency decree empowering the government to deny entry to or expel foreigners who incite discrimination or violence against Argentines because of their nationality.
Inter Miami’s Mas says club followed rules in Casemiro signing amid MLS investigation
Casemiro grasped his new pink and black jersey while standing on the pitch at Inter Miami's Nu Stadium. Drums banged, flags swirled in the air and a group of supporters cheered, marking the beginning of a new chapter for the Brazilian midfielder.
England defender John Stones joins Inter Milan and says he is ‘hungry to win again’
England defender John Stones joined Serie A champion Inter Milan on Thursday, after a decade and numerous titles at Manchester City.
FIFA’s Infantino sets deadline for $20M offer to members in Kushner-backed World Cup investor plan
FIFA President Gianni Infantino set a Sept. 19 deadline on Wednesday for the 211 member federations to accept one-off $20 million offers as part of a project to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors.
FIFA plan for Kushner-backed $20 billion operation to run World Cup meets fury from Europe’s UEFA
FIFA President Gianni Infantino's plan to create a $20 billion company running the World Cup with private investors including the Kushner family was announced Tuesday - and immediately attacked by European soccer body UEFA.
FIFA’s Infantino targets critics he says spread ‘hate and false rumors’ about World Cup
One week after the World Cup final, FIFA President Gianni Infantino attacked perceived critics for "spreading hate and false rumors" about the tournament.
Andrea Pirlo out of contention for Italy job amid flap over deal with Russian betting firm
Andrea Pirlo is out of contention for the Italy job amid political concerns over a sponsorship deal with a Russian betting firm.