DECEMBER 23, 2021 • WINNIPEGFREEPRESS.COM
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Canada earns 'Most Improved' nod in FIFA rankings After jumping 32 places to No. 40 in the FIFA rankings over the course of 2021, Canada has earned the title of this year's "Most Improved Si...
World Cup Qualifying: 2022 wish list for the USMNT and USWNT
Doug McIntyre identifies what USMNT and USWNT fans want for their favorite squads in 2022, including World Cup dreams.DECEMBER 22, 2021
France's Noël leads 1st run of World Cup slalom in Madonna France’s Clément Noël holds a comfortable advantage following the first leg of the World Cup night slalom on the steep Canalone Miramonti co...
DECEMBER 22, 2021 • SEATTLETIMES.COM
Foss-Solevåg wins slalom after Noël misses last gate
Norwegian skier Sebastian Foss-Solevåg benefited when Clément Noël missed the final gate in the second run of a World Cup slalom night race to claim his first victory since taking...DECEMBER 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
World Cup every two years? Explaining FIFA's biennial proposal and what comes next Everything you need to know about the proposal for a two-year World Cup cycle, which is gaining support within FIFA.
DECEMBER 22, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Nashville Sports Authority gauging city's interest in women's pro franchise Nashville Sports Authority survey asks whether local fans would support a WNBA, arena football, soccer, softball, ice hockey or volleyball t...
DECEMBER 22, 2021 • TENNESSEAN.COM
Why Chelsea's Thomas Tuchel should switch tactics to salvage title hopes Facing a personnel crisis in light of the COVID-19 outbreak at his club, there's a strong argument for Chelsea to abandon its three-back set...
DECEMBER 21, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
When is Neymar back from ankle injury? PSG reveals timeline for return The Brazilian continues to struggle with injuries at PSG, with his latest ankle problem to keep him out for a significant length of time.
DECEMBER 21, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
FIFA refuses to back down over biennial World Cup plan, promising £3.3bn in additional revenue FIFA has refused to back down over its plan for a biennial World Cup and has promised the additional tournaments would create an extra £3.3...
DECEMBER 20, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
German clubs ask for game to be replayed after racist abuse
Two German soccer clubs have asked for their game to be replayed after it was abandoned following racist abuseDECEMBER 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Klopp: Liverpool won't sign unvaccinated players; 'They are a constant threat' The German head coach underlined how important is it for footballers to protect themselves and their teammates from COVID-19.
DECEMBER 20, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Xavi: Barcelona have 'lost model of play' after unconvincing Elche victory The Spaniard wasn't satisfied with his side's performance but did reserve praise for wonderkid Gavi.
DECEMBER 20, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Kripps pilots Canada to bronze, Coackwell ties record for medals by a brakeman ALTENBERG, Germany - Justin Kripps bounced back from a crash in training to pilot Canada to silver in a World Cup four-man bobsled race Sund...
DECEMBER 19, 2021 • THESTAR.COM
3rd-tier soccer game abandoned in Germany after racist abuse A third-division soccer game in Germany has been abandoned due to racist abuse directed at a visiting player.
DECEMBER 19, 2021 • MIAMIHERALD.COM
3rd-tier soccer game abandoned in Germany after racist abuse
A third-division soccer game in Germany has been abandoned due to racist abuse directed at a visiting playerDECEMBER 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cheap transport, scarce accommodation and potential boycotts: What travelling fans can expect at the World Cup in Qatar The 2021 Arab Cup has left World Cup organisers believing Qatar is almost ready for its moment in the spotlight - so what can fans expect?
DECEMBER 18, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Concacaf confirms schedule for January/February World Cup Qualifying window ' MLSSoccer.com Concacaf and FIFA have confirmed the schedule for Matchdays 9, 10 and 11 in the final round of World Cup Qualifying in the region to be play...
DECEMBER 17, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM
AP Breakthrough Entertainer: Rauw Alejandro, higher level He started off wanting to be a star soccer player, but instead Rauw Alejandro has become a breakout Latin music sensation.
DECEMBER 17, 2021 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Dominating in the Dolomites: Kilde extends Val Gardena run
Former overall champion Aleksander Aamodt Kilde kept up Norway’s success on the Saslong course by winning a World Cup super-GDECEMBER 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
World Cup 2022: USMNT leaders motivated by common goal based on shared experience
As the USMNT prepare for their 2021 finale, Doug McIntyre talked to the trio of World Cup veterans steering the squad.DECEMBER 16, 2021
Will Chelsea play after COVID-19 outbreak? Lukaku, other players test positive Multiple Chelsea players have tested positive for COVID-19, putting this weekend's match and others at risk.
DECEMBER 16, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
French authorities boost stadium security after fan violence
Professional soccer matches in France will be immediately abandoned when a player or a referee is injured by a projectile thrown from the standsDECEMBER 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
