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French soccer federation sends support to Fofana after online racist abuse
The French soccer federation has condemned the racist abuse directed at Chelsea defender Wesley Fofana after the Premier League team's loss at Arsenal. The governing body said Wednesday the online ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
This Liberty Common soccer sophomore is the Blue Federal Credit Union Athlete of the Week
Liberty Common girls soccer's Miriam Huffsmith is the Blue FCU Athlete of the Week after helping account for all 6 goals in a 6-1 Eagles win.Yahoo Sports - 4h -
PSG win over Marseille marred by homophobic, racist chants. It's an ongoing problem in French soccer
A French campaign group has called on the country's authorities to punish homophobic and racist chanting after the biggest match in the league between Paris Saint-Germain and Marseille was marred ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
U.S. Soccer's Parlow Cone voted onto FIFA council
US Soccer Federation president Cindy Parlow Cone has been elected to the FIFA Council after a vote at the congress of regional body CONCACAF. Parlow Cone was elected as the representative for the ...Yahoo Sports - 5d -
French President Emmanuel Macron says French citizen Olivier Grondeau, imprisoned in Iran for over 880 days, is freed
French President Emmanuel Macron says French citizen Olivier Grondeau, imprisoned in Iran for over 880 days, is freedABC News - 20h -
USSF prez Parlow Cone elected to FIFA Council
U.S. Soccer Federation president Cindy Parlow Cone was elected to the FIFA Council on Saturday, as the North America representative from Concacaf.ESPN - 5d -
French citizen Olivier Grondeau freed after imprisonment in Iran, Macron says
French officials say a French citizen imprisoned in Iran for over 880 days has been freedABC News - 20h -
Rooney and Fury to manage England at Soccer Aid
Former world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury will join Wayne Rooney as two of England's co-managers for Soccer Aid 2025.BBC News - Mar. 11 -
FIFA report highlights the inequities in women's soccer
Despite the growing attention on women’s soccer globally, the vast majority of players and teams still struggle for resources and investmentABC News - 2d -
White House on French politician suggesting US return Statue of Liberty: 'Absolutely not'
The White House on Monday pushed back on a French politician who called for the United States to return the Statue of Liberty to France, jabbing the "low-level" French lawmaker. “Absolutely not,” ...The Hill - 3d -
Golden era of French coaching is over, so who will replace Deschamps?
Forget the days of Wenger and Houllier – there is a worrying lack of French coaches in Europe’s elite leagues these days. Where have all the coaches gone? French sports media address the theme on a ...The Guardian - 1d -
United Soccer League to start a promotion/relegation system, a contrast to Major League Soccer
United Soccer League intends to start a promotion/relegation system along the international model, a contrast to Major League Soccer. The USL announced the decision Wednesday but did not say when ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
This small-town team in Sweden was a women’s soccer powerhouse. Then Europe’s big clubs took over
A transformation of women’s soccer in Europe is well under wayABC News - 3d -
Expansion NWSL team unveils plans for new downtown Denver women's soccer stadium
The expansion National Women’s Soccer League team in Denver has unveiled plans for a new downtown soccer stadiumABC News - 2d -
Journalist quits role after comparing French actions in Algeria to Nazi massacre
Jean-Michel Aphatie stands by comments he made on broadcaster RTL. A prominent French journalist has said he is stepping down from his role as an expert analyst for broadcaster RTL after provoking ...The Guardian - Mar. 9 -
BOYS HIGH SCHOOL SOCCER: OHS eager to be at home in bi-district round
Mar. 18—The Odessa High Bronchos played their best soccer in the second half of district play. That's good news as the boys soccer team gets ready for the start of the UIL Class 6A Division I state ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Ariane 6 rocket roars skyward carrying a French military reconnaissance satellite
An Ariane 6 rocket has roared skyward with a French military reconnaissance satellite aboard in the first commercial flight for the European heavy-lift launcherABC News - Mar. 6 -
French industrial giant Schneider Electric hails the significance of China’s ‘DeepSeek moment'
China's "DeepSeek moment" is likely to be good news in the global race to develop AI models, according to French power-equipment maker Schneider Electric.CNBC - Mar. 12 -
French official knocks ‘shameful’ Trump administration after Statue of Liberty remarks
Raphaël Glucksmann, a center-left French politician, slammed the Trump administration as “shameful” after it pushed back against his call for the Statue of Liberty to be returned to France. In a ...The Hill - 2d -
French scientist denied entry to US over anti-Trump messages
A French scientist was denied entry to the United States this month over messages critical of President Trump’s administration's research policies, according to France’s government. Philippe ...The Hill - 7h -
Fury, Rooney to manage England Soccer Aid side
Former heavyweight world champion Tyson Fury and ex-Manchester United and England forward Wayne Rooney will join forces to co-manage the England Soccer Aid side at Old Trafford in June.ESPN - Mar. 11 -
A boat capsizes in Congo and 25 are dead, many of them soccer players
Authorities say a boat has capsized in southwestern Congo and killed 25 people, many of them soccer playersABC News - Mar. 10 -
Police battle unlikely combination of retirees and soccer hooligans in Argentina riots
Argentine retirees and soccer fans clashed with police during a protest in Buenos Aires against the economic policies of President Javier Milei.NBC News - Mar. 13 -
Who is the high school girls soccer preseason player of the year around Springfield?
Here are nominees from 11 different schools for the high school preseason girls soccer player of the year poll.Yahoo Sports - 19h -
10-time French champion Saint-Etienne opposes government's plan to disband fan groups
SAINT-ETIENNE, France (AP) — Ten-time French champion Saint-Etienne said Sunday it is opposing a proposal from the French government to disband its two main groups of supporters. The Magic Fans ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
USMNT sets June tuneups vs. Turkey, Switzerland
The U.S. Soccer Federation announced on Monday that the United States men's national team will face Turkey and Switzerland in a pair of friendlies that will serve as preparation for the 2025 ...ESPN - Mar. 10 -
Barcelona pair Casadó and Martínez out of Spain’s Nations League squad because of injury
Midfielder Marc Casadó and central defender Iñigo Martínez are out of Spain's Nations League quarter-final because of injury, the national soccer federation said Monday. Defending champion Spain ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Serie A leading scorer Retegui to miss Italy’s Nations League quarterfinal matches against Germany
Serie A’s leading scorer Mateo Retegui will miss both of Italy’s upcoming Nations League quarterfinal matches against Germany due to a right thigh injury, the Italian soccer federation announced ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
French politician jokes US should return Statue of Liberty for siding with ‘tyrants’
Raphaël Glucksmann quips that US should give back 19th-century gift from France over Trump’s approach to Ukraine. A French European parliament member has quipped that the US should return the ...The Guardian - 3d -
French hunter, 81, on trial for killing endangered bear that attacked him
Brown bear charged at André Rives in the Pyrenees and dragged him several metres before he shot and killed it. An 81-year-old French hunter has gone on trial accused of killing an endangered bear ...The Guardian - 2d -
Iran releases French citizen imprisoned for more than 880 days
No immediate details as to why backpacker Olivier Grondeau freed, and reasons for detention still unclear. A French citizen imprisoned in Iran for more than 880 days has been freed, as France and ...The Guardian - 17h -
Gulf soccer clubs slash spending as they focus on younger talent
Soccer teams in the Gulf cut transfer spending by nearly half in 2024 compared to the previous year, prioritizing younger talent instead of aging superstars.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
French publishers and authors sue Meta over copyright works used in AI training
French publishers and authors are taking Meta to court, accusing the social media company of using their works without permission to train its artificial intelligence modelABC News - Mar. 12 -
Macron says French-British blueprint doesn’t foresee deploying a 'mass' of soldiers in Ukraine
French President Emmanuel Macron has outlined plans for a military support force for Ukraine, developed by France, the UK, and other nations in a “coalition of the willing.”ABC News - 4d -
French scientist denied US entry after phone messages critical of Trump found
France’s research minister said the scientist was traveling to Houston for a conference when his phone was searched. A French scientist was denied entry to the US this month after immigration ...The Guardian - 1d -
Tyson Fury and Wayne Rooney to lead England squad at Soccer Aid 2025
Former world heavyweight boxing champion Tyson Fury and ex-Manchester United forward Wayne Rooney will coach an England squad made up of athletes and celebrities for Soccer Aid 2025 at Old TraffordABC News - Mar. 11 -
Son of former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher will play international soccer. But not for England
The son of former Liverpool and England defender Jamie Carragher has been called up for international duty — by Malta. James Carragher, a defender for Wigan in English soccer’s third tier, ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
LOCAL ROUNDUP: Hughes scores five in Ledford soccer win
GREENSBORO — Ledford defeated Western Guilford 5-2 in nonconference girls soccer Monday at Western. Carmen Hughes scored all five goals for the Panthers (2-6). Maddie McCormack and Maggie Eccard ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
BOYS HIGH SCHOOL SOCCER: Panthers bracing for another elimination game
Mar. 18—The Permian boys soccer team may be playing in the first round of the playoffs this week but in reality, it might feel more like a second-round game. That's because the Panthers were in an ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Soccer: Greenville Lions, two Caddo Mills teams advance to playoffs
Greenville dropped its regular season finale 4-0 at home on Friday night to McKinney North but is still headed to the soccer playoffs. Adan Rajendran scored two goals to lead the Bulldogs to ...Yahoo Sports - 2d