Women’s Soccer Struck

Tennis Needs Video Review, but the Sports Must Learn From Soccer’s Failures

The video review system in use continues to fall into traps that have encircled soccer, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

Sports - The New York Times - October 23

Bologna-AC Milan soccer match postponed following extensive flooding

AC Milan’s weekend match at Bologna in Italy’s top soccer league has been postponed

Sports - ABC News - October 24

It’s Time For Soccer’s Nonsensical Penalty Shoot-Out Law to Be Rewritten

Defeats on penalties are still defeats and should be recognized as much, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

Sports - The New York Times - October 24

Televisa Chairman Takes Leave Pending DOJ International Soccer Probe

Mexican tycoon Emilio Azcárraga is also taking leave as TelevisaUnivision director pending resolution of investigation involving FIFA.

World - The Wall Street Journal - October 24

Azcárraga steps down as Televisa chief executive amid US soccer investigation

Emilio Azcárraga has taken a leave of absence from his position as chief executive of Televisa because he is being investigated by the U.S. Department of Justice on a FIFA-related issue

Sports - ABC News - October 25

Blockbuster Matches Present Big Tests Yet for Four New Soccer Coaches

The new coaches at Liverpool, Barcelona, Juventus and Marseille have hit the ground running. That might be about to change.

Sports - The New York Times - 6 days ago

Brazilian soccer fan dies after ambush by rival supporters

Brazilian authorities say a Cruzeiro soccer fan has died after a roadside ambush by rival supporters in São Paulo state on Sunday morning

Sports - ABC News - 5 days ago

In wartime Ukraine, soccer fans bury rivalries and find a moment of calm at matches

Ukraine’s Premier League is holding its first full season with fans present since the start of the full-scale war in 2022, with crowd sizes limited by the capacity of nearby bomb shelters

Sports - ABC News - 4 days ago

Rodri wins Ballon d'Or award for best men's player in world soccer

The 28-year-old Rodri won the prestigious award for the first time after helping Manchester City win the Premier League.

The Favorite Was Overlooked for Soccer’s Biggest Prize. His Team Was Furious.

Vinicius Junior was expected to win the Ballon d’Or.

Sports - The New York Times - 2 days ago

The ‘Surreal’ Day Donald Trump Left His Mark on English Soccer

The curious story of how Trump ended up conducting the draw for the League Cup in 1991.

Sports - The New York Times - 2 days ago

Sound shirts help deaf soccer fans feel the excitement

While many of us may take the excitement of a crowd at a live event for granted, two deaf sports fans in the U.K. have just experienced it for the first time - thanks to sound shirts. CBS News Leah ...

The Old-Fashioned Soccer Tactic That Has Come Back Into Fashion

It was once a practicality, but teams are finding ways to use it to their benefit.

Sports - The New York Times - Yesterday

Women's impact newcomer rankings

Which transfers and freshmen will play big roles this 2024-25 season?

Sports - ESPN - October 19

The Saudi factories powered by women

A surge in female labour force participation has emerged as a bright spot for the kingdom

World - Financial Times - 4 days ago

Women will decide America’s future

Where female voters go, the result of the US presidential election follows

Business - Financial Times - 4 days ago

🚨 Spain Women strike late to snatch draw against Canada Women

Scorers: Martin-Prieto 89' ;Alidou 49'Canada Women held reigning World Champions Spain to a 1-1 draw in Almendralejo as Marine-Yasmine Alidou and Cristina Martin-Prieto found the net.Spain, who won ...

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 6 days ago

Trump says he would 'protect' women, 'whether the women like it or not'

Former President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he would "protect" women "whether the women like it or not," a comment the Harris campaign immediately pounced on.

Politics - NBC News - Yesterday