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September 19, 2023, 12:46 PM

Newcastle fan stabbed 3 times in Milan ahead of Champions League opener

A Newcastle fan is reportedly in stable condition in hospital after being stabbed in Milan ahead of a Champions League match in the Italian city
September 19, 2023, 12:46 PM
Newcastle fan stabbed 3 times in Milan ahead of Champions League opener
September 18, 2023, 5:27 PM

Spain women's coach calls up World Cup-winning players and leaves out Hermoso to 'protect her'

The new coach of Spain’s women’s team has included 15 of the World Cup-winning players in her squad even though they have not publicly announced an end to their boycott of the national team
September 18, 2023, 5:27 PM
Spain women's coach calls up Cup-winning players, leaves out Hermoso to 'protect her'
September 15, 2023, 6:07 PM

Former Spanish soccer president given restraining order in World Cup forced kiss case

The kiss at the Aug. 20 medal ceremony, which Hermoso has said was not consensual, ignited protests in Spain and around the world.
September 15, 2023, 6:07 PM
Former Spanish soccer president given restraining order in World Cup kiss case
September 15, 2023, 3:38 PM

Former president of Spanish Soccer Federation is in court on sexual assault charges

Luis Rubiales kissed Jenni Hermoso on the lips during the awards ceremony after Spain beat England to win the World Cup.
September 15, 2023, 3:38 PM
Former president of Spanish Soccer Federation is in court on sexual assault charges
September 11, 2023, 1:20 AM

Head of Spain's soccer federation resigns

Luis Rubiales, who was suspended after kissing a player on the lips following his country's Women's World Cup win, resigned from Spain's soccer federation on Sunday.
September 11, 2023, 1:20 AM
Head of Spain's soccer federation resigns
September 11, 2023, 12:51 AM

Luis Rubiales announces resignation as president of Spanish soccer federation after kiss scandal

Luis Rubiales, the president of Spain's soccer federation, announced his resignation on Sunday, following the kiss scandal.
September 11, 2023, 12:51 AM
Luis Rubiales announces resignation as president of Spanish soccer federation
September 8, 2023, 2:30 PM

Spanish prosecutors accuse Rubiales of sexual assault and coercion for kissing a player at World Cup

Spanish state prosecutors have accused Luis Rubiales of sexual assault and coercion for kissing a player on the lips without her consent after the Women’s World Cup final
September 8, 2023, 2:30 PM
Spain prosecutors accuse Rubiales of sexual assault and coercion for World Cup kiss
September 6, 2023, 4:54 PM

Spanish soccer player Jenni Hermoso accuses Luis Rubiales of sexual assault for World Cup kiss

Spanish state prosecutors say soccer player Jenni Hermoso has accused Luis Rubiales of sexual assault for kissing her on the lips without her consent after the Women’s World Cup final
September 6, 2023, 4:54 PM
Spain soccer player Jenni Hermoso accuses Luis Rubiales of sexual assault for kiss
September 6, 2023, 3:14 PM

Spain's women's soccer coach fired amid kiss controversy

Spanish women's national team soccer coach Jorge Vilda has been fired amid the non-consensual kiss controversy.
September 6, 2023, 3:14 PM
Spain Women Soccer Coach Fired
September 6, 2023, 12:31 AM

Coach of Spain's World Cup-winning women's soccer team is fired weeks after victory celebration kiss

The coach of Spain’s World Cup-winning women’s soccer team has been fired
September 6, 2023, 12:31 AM
Spanish soccer federation fires women's national team coach amid Rubiales controversy
September 4, 2023, 11:42 PM

Member of Panama's national soccer team shot and killed in Colon; 2nd in 6 years

Gunmen opened fire on a group of people in the violent port city of Colon.
September 4, 2023, 11:42 PM
September 1, 2023, 8:22 PM

Spain opens case against soccer chief for World Cup kiss. Luis Rubiales breaks week-long silence

A Spanish government legal panel is opening a case against suspended soccer chief Luis Rubiales
September 1, 2023, 8:22 PM
Spain legal panel opens case against suspended soccer chief over World Cup kiss
August 31, 2023, 1:35 PM

Nonconsensual soccer kiss controversy continues

Protests increase, along with calls for resignations.
August 31, 2023, 1:35 PM
Nonconsensual soccer kiss controversy continues with public reactions and protests
August 31, 2023, 1:17 PM

UN-backed panel says Italy can do more to fight racism, discrimination in sports and society

A U.N.-backed team of human rights experts focusing on racial discrimination has urged Italy to do more to fight acts of violence, hate speech, stigmatization and harassment against Africans and people of African descent
August 31, 2023, 1:17 PM
UN-backed panel says Italy can do more to fight discrimination in sports, society
August 29, 2023, 8:30 PM

Gymnast shows she's a talented soccer player as well

We love this little superstar.
August 29, 2023, 8:30 PM
Gymnast shows she's a talented soccer player as well
August 29, 2023, 2:00 AM

Spanish soccer federation leaders ask president Rubiales to resign over his kiss of player

Leading officials within the Spanish Football Federation have asked suspended president Luis Rubiales to resign because of his behavior at the Women’s World Cup, including kissing a player on the lips after Spain won the championship match
August 29, 2023, 2:00 AM
August 28, 2023, 10:01 PM

Mother of beleaguered Spanish soccer chief starts hunger strike as calls mount for his resignation

The mother of the Spanish soccer federation president under fire for kissing a player during the Women’s World Cup awards ceremony has started a hunger strike in a church in southern Spain in defense of her son
August 28, 2023, 10:01 PM
Mother of beleaguered Spanish football chief starts hunger strike to defend him
1 month ago

Spain soccer chief suspended

Spain's soccer chief Luis Rubiales has been suspended for 90 days by FIFA over the kiss that star player Jenni Hermoso says was not consensual.
1 month ago
Spain soccer chief suspended
1 month ago

President of Spain's soccer federation resists calls to resign

Luis Rubiales has refused to resign after planting an unsolicited kiss on the lips of player Jenni Hermoso during Spain’s World Cup celebration.
1 month ago
President of Spain's soccer federation resists calls to resign
1 month ago

Spain soccer official refuses to quit over kiss

Jennifer Hermoso said she did not consent to kissing Luis Rubiales during the team's celebrations.
1 month ago
Spain soccer official refuses to quit over kiss
1 month ago

Spain soccer head won't resign for kissing player at World Cup. Team won’t play until he goes

He caused uproar by kissing a player on the lips at the Women’s World Cup final.
1 month ago
Spanish soccer president refuses to resign despite World Cup kiss controversy
1 month ago

Spain's government starts proceedings to suspend soccer chief Luis Rubiales

Spanish soccer players say they won’t play matches for country until Rubiales is removed.
1 month ago
Spain's government starts proceedings to suspend soccer chief Luis Rubiales
1 month ago

Spanish football president Luis Rubiales will not resign over kiss scandal

President of Spain's football association, Luis Rubiales, will not resign following FIFA's disciplinary investigation of his behavior at the Women’s World Cup final.
1 month ago
Spanish football president Luis Rubiales will not resign over kiss scandal
1 month ago

FIFA opens case against Spanish soccer official who kissed a player on the lips at Women's World Cup

FIFA has opened a disciplinary case against the Spanish soccer official who kissed a player on the lips while celebrating the team’s victory in the Women’s World Cup final
1 month ago
FIFA opens case against Spanish soccer president for conduct at Women's World Cup
1 month ago

Angry reaction after Spanish soccer leader kissed a Women’s World Cup star on the mouth

The head of Spain's soccer federation took unwanted attention away from players.
1 month ago
Angry reaction as Spanish soccer leader kissed a Women’s World Cup star on the mouth
1 month ago

Spanish soccer star learns of father's death after winning Women's World Cup

Spanish soccer player Olga Carmona learned of her father's death following Spain's win against England in the FIFA Women's World Cup.
1 month ago
Spanish soccer star learns of father's death after winning Women's World Cup
1 month ago

From turmoil to triumph, Spain earns its first Women's World Cup title with a 1-0 win over England

Spain has won the Women’s World Cup for the first time with Olga Carmona’s first-half strike giving La Roja a 1-0 victory over England in the final at Stadium Australia
1 month ago
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Chance for soccer star Messi's first trophy in US

Excitement is building as Inter Miami heads to the Leagues Cup final against Nashville.
1 month ago
Chance for soccer star Messi's first trophy in US
1 month ago

‘Messi Mania’ takes over Miami

Lionel Messi has only been playing with Inter Miami CF for five weeks but his presence has already had a big impact on ticket sales and the landscape of professional soccer in the United States.
1 month ago
‘Messi Mania’ takes over Miami
1 month ago

American referee Tori Penso picked by FIFA for England-Spain final at Women's World Cup

American referee Tori Penso has been picked by FIFA for the Women’s World Cup final between Spain and England
1 month ago
American referee Tori Penso picked by FIFA for England-Spain Women's World Cup final
1 month ago

Twila Kilgore tapped as interim coach for US women's national soccer team

Twila Kilgore will serve as interim coach of the U.S. women’s national team following the resignation of coach Vlatko Andonovski
1 month ago
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England moves into the Women's World Cup final against Spain after ending Australia's run

England has advanced to its first Women's World Cup final with a 3-1 victory over co-host Australia and will next play Spain for the title
1 month ago
England beats Australia 3-1 to move into Women's World Cup final against Spain
1 month ago

Neymar set for Saudi move after Al Hilal agree near-$100M transfer fee with PSG

Neymar is set to complete a move to the Saudi Pro League
1 month ago
Neymar set for Saudi move after Al Hilal agree near-$100M transfer fee with PSG
1 month ago

Australia edges France on penalties to reach Women's World Cup semifinals. Next up is England

Australia has edged France on penalty kicks to reach the Women’s World Cup semifinals for the first time
1 month ago
Australia edges France on penalty kicks to reach Women's World Cup semifinals
1 month ago

Megan Rapinoe shares emotional post following US Women's World Cup exit

Megan Rapinoe is saying goodbye to the U.S. Women's National Team.
1 month ago
Megan Rapinoe shares emotional post following US Women's World Cup exit
1 month ago

13-year-old Da’vian Kimbrough becomes youngest soccer player to go pro in US

Thirteen-year-old forward Da’vian Kimbrough has signed a contract with the Sacramento Republic of the second-tier League Championship of the United Soccer League, which says he is the youngest athlete in American professional team sports
1 month ago
13-year-old Da’vian Kimbrough becomes youngest soccer player to go pro in US
1 month ago

Team Jamaica reaches the knockout phase of the Women’s World Cup

ABC’s Maggie Rulli sits down with the history-making Reggae Girlz after Jamaica becomes the first Caribbean nation to reach the knockout phase of the FIFA Women’s World Cup.
1 month ago
Team Jamaica reaches the knockout phase of the Women’s World Cup
1 month ago

France ends Morocco's run and advances to the quarterfinals of the Women's World Cup

France has advanced to the quarterfinals of the Women’s World Cup by beating Morocco 4-0
1 month ago
France ends Morocco's run and advances to the quarterfinals of the Women's World Cup
1 month ago

Team USA eliminated from the Women’s World Cup

ABC News’ Maggie Rulli discusses Team USA’s loss to Sweden in the Women’s World Cup.
1 month ago
Team USA eliminated from the Women’s World Cup
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Australia advances to Women's World Cup quarterfinals by beating Denmark with Sam Kerr back

Australia has advanced to the quarterfinals of the Women's World Cup after looking in danger of exiting the tournament in the first round
1 month ago
Australia advances to Women's World Cup quarterfinals by beating Denmark
2 months ago

Sweden knocks USA out of World Cup in penalty kicks

The United States is taking on Sweden on Sunday in a World Cup knockout match pitting the reigning champions against a hard-charging team on a winning streak.
2 months ago
USA eliminated from World Cup after loss to Sweden
2 months ago

US to face Sweden in knockout stages

Team USA is preparing for its first match of the knockout round against Sweden on Sunday
2 months ago
US to face Sweden in knockout stages
2 months ago

FIFA investigating misconduct allegations involving Zambia at Women's World Cup

FIFA, soccer's world governing body, confirmed Friday that it is investigating alleged misconduct involving the women's national team of Zambia during the World Cup.
2 months ago
FIFA investigating misconduct allegations involving Zambia at Women's World Cup
2 months ago

Second-ranked Germany eliminated in group stage of Women's World Cup after 1-1 draw with South Korea

Two-time champion Germany has failed to reach the knockout stage for the first time at the Women’s World Cup after being held to a 1-1 draw by South Korea in a tense group finale
2 months ago
Two-time champion Germany out of Women's World Cup after 1-1 draw with South Korea
2 months ago

Tom Brady enters the world of soccer as minority owner of English club Birmingham

NFL great Tom Brady has become a minority owner of English second-tier soccer team Birmingham and wants to bring a winning mentality to an underperforming club
2 months ago
Tom Brady enters the world of soccer as minority owner of English club Birmingham
2 months ago

By the Numbers: Jamaica’s World Cup run

A look at the numbers behind Jamaica advancing in the Women’s World Cup for the first time, as the underdog team relied on a GoFundMe campaign to make it to the tournament.
2 months ago
By the Numbers: Jamaica’s World Cup run
2 months ago

Jamaica advances to knockout in 2nd World Cup appearance thanks to crowdfunding

A GoFundMe called Reggae Girlz Rise Up has raised over $49,000 to go towards the Jamaica women's soccer teams World Cup costs.
2 months ago
Jamaica advances to knockout in 2nd World Cup appearance thanks to crowdfunding
2 months ago

'Where was the energy? Where was the mojo?': Christine Brennan on USWNT draw

ABC News' Linsey Davis spoke with USA Today sports columnist and ABC News contributor Christine Brennan about the U.S. Women's National Soccer Team advancing to the knockout stage in the World Cup.
2 months ago
'Where was the energy? Where was the mojo?': Christine Brennan on USWNT draw
2 months ago

1st stadium built for professional women's sports team going up in Kansas City

The first stadium in the world built for a women's professional soccer team is under construction in Kansas City, Missouri.
2 months ago
1st stadium built for professional women's sports team going up in Kansas City
2 months ago

USWNT-Netherlands game ends in 1-1 draw

ABC News’ Maggie Rulli shares the highlights from the game as the two teams faced off for the first time since the 2019 FIFA World Cup finals.
2 months ago
USWNT-Netherlands game ends in 1-1 draw