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Sale of Chelsea by sanctioned Abramovich approved by UK govt
Roman Abramovich’s 19-year ownership of Chelsea is ending after the British government approved the sale of the Premier League club by the sanctioned Russian oligarch to a consortium fronted by Los Angeles Dodgers part-owner Todd Boehly
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Man City wins 6th EPL title in 11 seasons in dramatic finale
They scored three times in five minutes to come from behind to beat Aston Villa.
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US soccer’s equal pay agreement is significant
ABC News’ Janai Norman speaks with USA Today sports columnist and ABC News contributor Christine Brennan about the landmark labor deal on equal pay for U.S. women and men’s national soccer teams.
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US women's soccer team will receive equal pay to men
The U.S. soccer men's and women's teams will receive the same pay and the same prize money, including in the World Cup.
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US Soccer Federation strikes deal to pay men and women's teams equally
ABC News contributor and USA Today columnist Christine Brennan discusses the impact the historic agreement will have on women's sports.
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US Soccer equalizes pay in milestone with women, men
The U.S. Soccer Federation has reached milestone agreements to pay its men’s and women’s teams equally
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US women's soccer team to earn equal pay in landmark deal
The U.S. Women's National Team filed an equal pay lawsuit three years ago.
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Chelsea being sold to Dodgers owners for sports record $3BN
Chelsea is being sold to a consortium fronted by Los Angeles Dodgers part-owner Todd Boehly
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Ronaldo scores on return to United team after death of son
Cristiano Ronaldo has scored on his return to the Manchester United team after missing a game while grieving the death of his newborn son
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FedEx Field in Maryland drops out as 2026 World Cup site
FedEx Field in Landover, Maryland, has dropped out of bidding to host games at the 2026 World Cup, and the Washington area has merged its campaign with Baltimore’s M&T Bank Stadium
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New owner incoming, Chelsea into FA Cup final with Liverpool
Chelsea will play Liverpool in the FA Cup final after beating Crystal Palace 2-0
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Coach apologizes for saying women 'more emotional than men'
The coach of Northern Ireland’s women’s team has apologized for saying girls and women are susceptible to conceding multiple goals in a short space of time because they are “more emotional than men.”
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Stop what you're doing and watch this incredible soccer throw
I didn't realize one could throw an object that far...
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Maradona's 'Hand of God' shirt for sale with $5.2 M estimate
The shirt worn by Diego Maradona when he scored the controversial “Hand of God” goal against England in the 1986 World Cup is for sale for the first time
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Former US soccer star Hope Solo arrested
Hope Solo was arrested in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and is accused of driving while intoxicated, resisting arrest and child abuse. Police say her 2-year-old twins were in the car with her.
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Hope Solo arrested on DWI, child abuse charges
Police say former U.S. women’s national team goalkeeper Hope Solo was arrested after she was found passed out behind the wheel of a vehicle in North Carolina with her 2-year-old twins inside
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Qatar and FIFA criticized harshly ahead of World Cup draw
A Norwegian soccer official has delivered a scathing criticism of World Cup host Qatar and FIFA to an audience of executives on the eve of the tournament’s draw
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Finding solace on the soccer field
Barça Soccer Academy is giving a 9-year-old refugee a place to be a kid while his father fights Russian troops in Ukraine.
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Soccer star defies medical odds, named 'Man of the Match' upon return
Christian Eriksen, who collapsed from cardiac arrest at the European Championships, led the Danish national team out in the same stadium for the first time, a mere 291 days later.
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UAE authorities order arrests over rare riot at soccer match
Public prosecutors in Abu Dhabi are calling for the arrest of “all rioters” after a soccer game in the United Arab Emirates erupted into violent scuffles between angry fans of opposing teams
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Major League Soccer teams up with Black-owned banks
Dr. Bernice King talks about the efforts to close the racial wealth gap as Major League Soccer teams up with Black-owned banks for $25 million loan.
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Abramovich pushes to sell Chelsea as lawmakers target owner
Pressure is growing on Roman Abramovich to sell Chelsea.
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FIFA announces no international matches to be played in Russia
The announcement comes after Poland and Sweden announced they would not play in the World Cup qualifiers against Russia.
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US women’s national soccer team celebrates landmark victory
The team reached a groundbreaking settlement with the U.S. Soccer Federation for $24 million. The federation also promises pay equity between men and women players on national teams
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US women's team players see settlement as turning point
U.S. women soccer players have reached a landmark agreement.
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USWNT players talk settlement in gender discrimination suit
Megan Rapinoe, Alex Morgan and U.S. Soccer Federation President Cindy Parlow Cone discuss the impact this historic settlement could have on future players and the sport.
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USWNT and US Soccer Federation reach agreement in gender discrimination lawsuit
The historic settlement includes an agreement to pay $22 million to the players and a commitment that the federation will provide equal pay for its female players moving forward.
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USMNT celebrates after win against El Salvador
Antonee Robinson of the U.S. Men's National Soccer Team caught big air while celebrating a goal during the game.
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6-year-old soccer star
Jaxon Cook shows off his skill on the soccer field, scoring from outside the box.
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Female soccer players evacuated from Afghanistan to Qatar
Qatar says female soccer players have been evacuated from Afghanistan on a flight to Doha
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National player alleges sexual abuse in Australian soccer
Soccer authorities in Australia have urged players to make formal complaints in any cases of sexual misconduct after one of the country’s leading international goal scorers alleged she’d been groomed and harassed by senior players early in her career
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Women’s soccer coaches fired amid allegations of misconduct
Paul Riley, a prominent head coach, faces accusations of sexual coercion from several players. Separately, head coach Richie Burke was also fired after he allegedly verbally abused players.
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Carli Lloyd breaks record in one of final games
Lloyd notched her ninth hat trick for the U.S. Women’s National Team, breaking a U.S. record set by Mia Hamm.
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FIFA pledges action after racist abuse of England in Hungary
FIFA says it will take “adequate actions” once it has investigated.
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Goals: Megan Rapinoe launches 'The Call In' book club
Megan Rapinoe is such a fan of #MeToo pioneer Tarana Burke that the soccer star chose Burke's upcoming memoir, “Unbound,” for her new online book club before she had even read it
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Gerd Müller, 'the best striker in history,' dies at 75
The Bayern Munich and former West Germany soccer great was known as "Der Bomber"
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England’s European championship loss exposes deeply rooted racism
Three young Black English athletes were tasked with taking the last three penalty kicks in the neck-and-neck final against Italy. When they failed, they were attacked with racist comments.
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Italy erupts as Europe's soccer champions come home to Rome
Fans jammed Rome's streets to cheer Europe's soccer champions on a victory tour of the city in an opened-topped bus
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Italy wins Euro 2020, beats England in penalty shootout
Italian soccer’s redemption story is complete
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Italy explodes in joy after winning European soccer title
Italians celebrated the European Championship soccer title as a new beginning not only for their youthful national team but for a country that’s been yearning to return to normalcy after being hit hard and long by the coronavirus pandemic
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Italy defeats England in UEFA Euro final
Italy defeated England 3-2 in penalty kicks to take the win.
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Argentina soccer fans celebrate Copa America victory
Thousands of fans took to the streets in Buenos Aires after Argentina beat its historic rival Brazil in the Copa America soccer final.
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The Latest: Italians celebrate Euro 2020 victory in Rome
Celebrations erupted in downtown Rome as thousands of people took to the streets after Italy beat England in a penalty shootout to win the European Championship at Wembley Stadium in London
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Counting the cost: England fans gear up for Euro 2020 final
There were no doubt a few hangovers across England after the national soccer team beat Denmark in the semifinals of the European Championship on Wednesday night
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UEFA declines Munich application for rainbow-colored stadium
German soccer clubs are banding together to display rainbow colors during the country’s match against Hungary at the European Championship after UEFA rejected host city Munich’s plan to do the same
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England players Mount and Chilwell to isolate at Euro 2020
England players Mason Mount and Ben Chilwell will have to remain in isolation until Monday after their contact with a coronavirus-infected opponent at the European Championship
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Eriksen to be fitted with implanted heart monitoring device
The soccer star suffered a cardiac arrest during a Euros game.
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Slovakia's Vavro tests positive for coronavirus at Euro 2020
Slovakia coach Stefan Tarkovic says defender Denis Vavro and a member of the team’s coaching staff have tested positive for the coronavirus ahead of the European Championship match against Sweden
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Greenpeace apologizes, local police slam Euro 2020 protester
Greenpeace has apologized and Munich police are investigating after a protester parachuted into the stadium and injured two people before Germany’s game against France at the European Championship
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Doctor: Eriksen 'was gone' before being resuscitated
Denmark team doctor Morten Boesen says Christian Eriksen's heart stopped and ”he was gone” before being resuscitated
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