In Saudi Arabia's stellar soccer year, federation boss sees 2034 World Cup fueling more rapid change
Saudi Arabia’s ambitions in soccer were made stunning and clear in 2023DECEMBER 21, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Newcastle GK Martin Dubravka confronted by a fan on the field at Chelsea
Newcastle goalkeeper Martin Dubravka was confronted by a fan who ran onto the field during Tuesday’s English League Cup quarterfinal match.DECEMBER 20, 2023
Mary Earps wins prestigious BBC award after helping England reach the Women's World Cup final
The growing popularity of England’s women’s soccer team among the British public has been underlined by goalkeeper Mary Earps getting voted as the BBC’s sports personality of the y...DECEMBER 19, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Man City beats Urawa 3-0 to reach Club World Cup final and now goes for 5th title in 2023
Manchester City set aside struggles at home to ease past Urawa Red Diamonds 3-0 in the Club World Cup semifinalsDECEMBER 19, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Why ticket demand is so high for Euro 2024, soccer's biggest party
Beyond the big stars and most decorated teams, the Euros’ broad mix forms its enduring magic. It's a regional event with a global audience.DECEMBER 19, 2023
Kevin De Bruyne left off Manchester City team sheet for Club World Cup semifinals in Saudi Arabia
Kevin De Bruyne was not included among the substitutes for Manchester City despite traveling to Saudi Arabia for the team’s Club World Cup semifinal game against Japanese club Uraw...DECEMBER 19, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Lionel Messi's World Cup win one year later, and a whirlwind since
In honor of the anniversary of Lionel Messi's crowning achievement, let's take a look back at what Messi has accomplished in the year since...DECEMBER 19, 2023
Veterans Marcelo and Felipe Melo key to Fluminense beating Al Ahly in Club World Cup semifinal
Fluminense’s veteran team is going to the Club World Cup final after beating Al Ahly 2-0 in JeddahDECEMBER 18, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
FIFA's rebooted Club World Cup could change the face of soccer and spark a player backlash
A 32-team World Cup for clubs is FIFA’s big play to change the face of soccerDECEMBER 18, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Man City basks in warmth in Saudi Arabia with De Bruyne back training at Club World Cup
Manchester City has left behind a chilling run of English Premier League results to find some midwinter sun in Saudi ArabiaDECEMBER 18, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
FIFA Club World Cup dates in the United States confirmed
FIFA says the first edition of the expanded FIFA Club World Cup in the United States will be staged from June 15 to July 13, 2025.DECEMBER 17, 2023
Club World Cup dates in the United States confirmed. Players' union FIFPRO not happy
FIFA says the first edition of the expanded FIFA Club World Cup in the United States will be staged from June 15 to July 13, 2025DECEMBER 17, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Benzema penalty saved as Al-Ittihad exits Club World Cup in Saudi Arabia. Man City to face Urawa
Karim Benzema had a penalty saved in Al-Ittihad’s 3-1 loss to Al Ahly of Egypt at the Club World Cup in JeddahDECEMBER 15, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Set of Lionel Messi World Cup shirts sell for $7.8 million at auction
Six jerseys worn by soccer superstar Lionel Messi during Argentina’s run at last year’s World Cup have sold for $7.8 million.DECEMBER 14, 2023
Set of 6 Messi World Cup shirts sells for $7.8 million at auction in New York
Six jerseys worn by soccer superstar Lionel Messi during Argentina’s winning run at last year’s World Cup have sold for $7.8 millionDECEMBER 14, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Messi, Mbappé, Haaland; Bonmatí, Hermoso, Caicedo finalists for FIFA best player
The nominees for FIFA's best men's player are the same players that were nominated for the Ballon d'Or while two women's World Cup winners a...DECEMBER 14, 2023
Captain Lautaro and Inter Milan keen to upgrade contract in season
World Cup winner Lautaro Martínez has two targetsDECEMBER 14, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
USWNT coach Emma Hayes among finalists for Best FIFA Women's Coach award
FIFA announced its finalists for Best FIFA Women’s Coach and Best FIFA Men’s Coach for 2023 on Wednesday.DECEMBER 13, 2023
One in five Women's World Cup players abused online, FIFA says
Players at the Women's World Cup were 29% more likely to receive online abuse than those at the men's tournament in 2022.DECEMBER 11, 2023
USMNT enters 2024 hopeful for future after tumultuous start to 2023
As the USMNT looks ahead to a consequential 2024, it's time for us to look back at the USMNT's roller-coaster 2023.DECEMBER 11, 2023
France to host Germany in a friendly game next March ahead of European Championship
World Cup runner-up France will face Germany in a friendly next March as part of its European Championship preparationsDECEMBER 11, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
US and Mexico submit joint bid to host 2027 Women's World Cup
The U.S. Soccer Federation and Mexico Football Federation submitted a joint bid to host the 2027 Women’s World Cup projecting $3 billion in revenue, competing against a proposal fr...DECEMBER 8, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Saudi sports minister says 2034 World Cup could be hosted in summer or winter despite desert heat
Saudi Arabia’s sports minister says the desert kingdom could host the 2034 men's World Cup during the traditional months of June-July despite daily temperatures above 100 degrees F...DECEMBER 8, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
De Bruyne's hamstring injury may rule him out of Man City's Club World Cup bid
Pep Guardiola says the Club World Cup may come too soon for Kevin De Bruyne to make his return from a hamstring injuryDECEMBER 8, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
U.S. Soccer Federation to build new training center outside Atlanta
The U.S. Soccer Federation's new training center will be built in Fayetteville, Georgia, a suburb of Atlanta.DECEMBER 7, 2023
