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Police investigating death of South Africa’s Jayden Adams after World Cup
14+ hour, 32+ min ago (257+ words) Police in Cape Town, South Africa, have opened an investigation into the death of soccer player Jayden Adams, whose body was found shortly after returning from playing in the World Cup. A 25-year-old midfielder on South Africa’s national team, Adams…...
Soccer-‘VARgentina’ reach semi-finals under cloud of complaints
16+ hour, 27+ min ago (620+ words) NEW YORK, July 13 (Reuters) – A new refereeing protocol has added to the powder keg of public perception over fairness at the World Cup, a former FIFA referee said on Monday, with another refereeing controversy involving Argentina adding fuel to fan…...
Soccer-France’s secret weapon: the conversations nobody else hears
17+ hour ago (584+ words) NEW YORK, July 13 (Reuters) – France’s march to the World Cup semi-finals has been powered by the goals of Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele, but the players believe an equally important part of their success has been forged away from the…...
Atlanta United add Paraguay D Junior Alonso on free transfer
18+ hour, 25+ min ago (219+ words) Atlanta United signed Junior Alonso of Paraguay through the 2028-29 season, with the 33-year-old defender ariving on a free transfer after spending the past two seasons at Brazil's Atletico Mineiro. This summer, Alonso helped Paraguay reach the roun... Atlanta United signed…...
Soccer-Spain bank on midfield control to contain French Fab Four
18+ hour, 38+ min ago (502+ words) DALLAS, Texas, July 13 (Reuters) – France may arrive with a fearsome front four and enough attacking firepower to make defenders sleep badly, but Spain’s plan for their World Cup semi-final is rather more territorial: keep the ball, dictate the rhythm and…...
Soccer-Messi, Bellingham and history collide in Argentina-England semi-final
18+ hour, 48+ min ago (690+ words) By Gabriel Araujo and Lori Ewing KANSAS CITY, Missouri, July 13 (Reuters) – A World Cup semi-final between Argentina and England scarcely needs extra storylines, but Wednesday’s clash in Atlanta arrives carrying decades of soccer drama, political baggage and two teams who…...
Charlotte signs F Allan Saint-Maximin as designated player
21+ hour, 3+ min ago (215+ words) Charlotte FC signed French forward Allan Saint-Maximin to a designated player contract on Monday. Saint-Maximin, 29, will also occupy an international roster slot and is signed through the 2028-29 season. He most recently helped Ligue 1 side RC Lens win its first Coupe…...
Soccer-Dallas pitch ready for last hurrah after nine matches and years of research
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (416+ words) DALLAS, July 12 (Reuters) – When France take on Spain with a place in the World Cup final at stake, the encounter is guaranteed to mark the end for one key participant in Tuesday’s match: the Dallas Stadium pitch. It took five…...
‘Ted Lasso’ actor makes professional soccer debut
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (178+ words) Cristo Fernandez, an actor best known for playing a professional soccer player on “Ted Lasso,” officially took his first stab at the real thing this weekend. Fernandez, who appeared as recurring character Danny Rojas on the hit streaming series, made…...
Soccer-Dallas talent factory confident World Cup will deliver development dividend
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (682+ words) DALLAS, July 12 (Reuters) – When Mauricio Pochettino named the U.S. squad for the World Cup, no club played a greater role in developing the players who would represent the tournament co-hosts than FC Dallas. In Weston McKennie, Chris Richards, Ricardo Pepi…...