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Football: Experimental US team draw 0-0 with Colombia

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jan 29 05:59 PM

Interim boss Anthony Hudson took the chance to look at new faces in the United States' 0-0 friendly draw with Colombia on Saturday. Read more »

USA kicks off 2026 World Cup journey amid in-fighting

Rob Woollard, Agence France-Presse
Updated as of Jan 25 10:41 AM

The United States men's soccer team sets out on a three-year journey to the 2026 World Cup on Wednesday against a backdrop of bitter infighting. Read more »

4 coaches banned for life after NWSL abuse, misconduct probe

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jan 10 12:12 PM

Four football coaches named in a National Women's Soccer League investigation into abuse and malpractice in women's football have been banned for life. Read more »

Qatar's migrant workers wary of life after World Cup

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Dec 19 08:38 AM

Rasheed celebrated Argentina's World Cup win singing and dancing with dozens of other South Asian workers with a double landmark on his mind. Sunday was also International Migrants Day. Read more »

France coach Deschamps rues 'cruel' World Cup final defeat

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Dec 19 07:48 AM

France coach Didier Deschamps said the way his team lost Sunday's World Cup final against Argentina was "cruel" after they came from behind twice over the course of the game only to succumb in a penalty shoot-out. Read more »

THE DAY IN PHOTOS: December 9, 2022

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 09 11:55 PM

Here are the day's top stories in photos. Read more »

Fans hyped for Croatia vs Brazil in World Cup

Georgi Licovski, EPA-EFE
Posted at Dec 09 11:30 PM

Fans of Croatia cheer prior to the FIFA World Cup 2022 quarter final soccer match against Brazil at Education City Stadium in Doha, Qatar on Friday. Read more »

France braces for England showdown in World Cup quarters

John Weaver, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Dec 09 12:01 PM

Defending champions France take on England in a mouthwatering World Cup quarterfinal on Saturday that pits superstar Kylian Mbappe against a forward line-up packed with youthful zest. Read more »

Brazil, Argentina target blockbuster World Cup semis

Agence France-Presse
Updated as of Dec 09 12:01 PM

Brazil is seeking to become the first team through to the World Cup semifinals on Friday, while Argentina could set up a blockbuster all-South American clash if they get past the Netherlands. Read more »

Croatia reach World Cup quarters with shoot-out victory over Japan

Terry Daley, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Dec 06 02:29 AM

Croatia beat Japan on penalties to reach the World Cup quarter-finals after a 1-1 draw in their last-16 clash on Monday. Read more »

FIFA World Cup: Argentina beat Australia, now in World Cup 'Last 8'

Peter Stebbings, Agence France-Presse
Updated as of Dec 04 08:08 AM

Lionel Messi produced a moment of trademark quality to score the opener in a 2-1 win over Australia and help send Argentina into the quarter-finals of the World Cup on Saturday. Read more »

Where to watch FIFA Women’s World Cup draw

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 21 04:04 PM

The 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup draw, which includes the Philippines, is happening on October 22 at the Aotea Centre in Auckland, New Zealand. Read more »

One dead in unrest at Argentina soccer match: official

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Oct 07 01:20 PM

One person died Thursday when violent clashes near a soccer match outside Buenos Aires between Boca Juniors and Gimnasia y Esgrima spilled into the stadium and onto the pitch, authorities said. Read more »

Oust owners, officials named in abuse report: Sauerbrunn

Rob Woollard, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Oct 05 10:18 AM

Becky Sauerbrunn said players were "horrified and heartbroken" by the findings of a report published on Monday. Read more »

Witnesses recall horror of Indonesia football stadium crush

Kyodo News
Posted at Oct 04 03:13 PM

The Indonesian government's decision to set up a fact-finding team to investigate a crowd stampede at a soccer match in East Java Province over the weekend that killed 125 people has failed to ease public anger and sadness over the tragedy. Read more »

US women's soccer probe uncovers 'systemic' abuse

Jim SLATER, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Oct 04 10:04 AM

An independent investigation into allegations of misconduct in US women's soccer released Monday found "systemic" abuse and sexual misconduct by coaches. Read more »

Esports: POC eyes reps for all Asian Games titles

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 09 01:38 PM

PESO, which handles national esports team Sibol, already picked representatives for the Asian Games Dota 2, Hearthstone, League of Legends, and PUBG Mobile tournaments last July. Read more »

US judge dismisses rape suit against football star Ronaldo

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jun 12 08:53 AM

A US district judge has dismissed a rape lawsuit against football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo, castigating the legal team behind the complaint. Read more »

Football: Holtmann tows Azkals past Mongolia in Asian Cup qualifiers

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jun 11 03:51 PM

Fil-German Gerritt Holtmann scored the lone goal for the Philippine national football team to stun host team Mongolia, 1-0, in a hard-fought match in the AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers at the MFF Football Centre in Ulaanbaatar on Saturday (Manila time). Read more »

Cabello grateful for opening Champions League final

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of May 31 11:12 AM

It was a dream come true moment for Cuban-American singer Camila Cabello to open this year's UEFA Champions League final. Read more »