football (soccer)

Argentina FA training facility renamed after Lionel Messi

Reuters  —  The Argentina national team’s training facility has been renamed after talismanic captain Lionel Messi in recognition of his…

Bayern Munich sacks manager Julian Nagelsmann, appoints Thomas Tuchel

CNN  —  Bayern Munich announced Friday that the club has fired manager Julian Nagelsmann and will appoint Thomas Tuchel to…

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo score to reach historic landmarks

CNN  —  It was a night of landmark goals and historic achievements for Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, as the…

NWSL players unhappy over FIFA video game likenesses and abilities

CNN  —  Several National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) players expressed their discontent at the accuracy of their likenesses on Electronic…

UEFA opens investigation into FC Barcelona’s alleged improper payments to former referee official

CNN  —  UEFA, European soccer’s governing body, has opened an investigation into alleged improper payments made by FC Barcelona to…

LaLiga files complaint to Barcelona court after racist abuse of Vinícius Jr. in El Clásico

CNN  —  LaLiga has filed a complaint to a Barcelona court after Real Madrid star Vinícius Jr. was racially abused…

Haiti soccer sexual abuse scandal: Impending defamation lawsuit could cost journalist $64,700 if he loses. He says he’ll ‘never give up’

CNN  —  An investigative journalist who detailed allegations of sexual abuse and harassment against the former Haitian Football Federation (FHF)…

Lionel Messi mania grips Argentina as World Cup celebrations continue

CNN  —  Three months may have passed since Argentina lifted the World Cup trophy in Qatar, but celebrations in the…

Former Real Madrid and Arsenal midfielder Mesut Özil retires from football

CNN  —  Mesut Özil, the Arsenal and Real Madrid midfielder who won the World Cup with Germany in 2014, has…