Soccer

Spain Men's Team Shreds Soccer Federation President Over Women's World Cup Kiss

Captains Álvaro Morata, CĂ©sar Azpilicueta, Rodri and Marco Asensio condemned the “unacceptable behavior” from Luis Rubiales for tarnishing the women’s team's win.
By TALES AZZONI, AP

Mia Hamm Speaks Up For Spain Women's Team After Soccer Chief Digs In On Kiss

The U.S. soccer great praised the "unity" of the World Cup champions as Spain's soccer president refuses to resign over the kissing scandal.
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FIFA Suspends Spain Soccer Federation President After Nonconsensual World Cup Final Kiss

FIFA said Luis Rubiales is removed from soccer duties for 90 days “pending the disciplinary proceedings opened” against him Thursday.
By Graham Dunbar and Joseph Wilson, AP

Spanish Soccer Player Says 'In No Moment' Was Kiss From Luis Rubiales Consensual

All 22 of Jenni Hermoso’s fellow world champions, and 58 other Spanish players, announced they will no longer play for Spain if Luis Rubiales doesn’t resign.
By Joseph Wilson, AP

Spain's Winning Goal Scorer Told Of Father's Death After World Cup Final

"I know that you have been watching me tonight and that you are proud of me," Spain captain Olga Carmona wrote in a tribute to her dad.
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Swedish Player Says She Told U.S. Reporter To Stop Talking S**t About American Soccer Team

Sweden's Kosovare Asllani is not having trash talk about the U.S. women's team after its World Cup ouster.
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U.S. Bounced From Women's World Cup By Sweden On Penalty Kicks

It is the earliest exit in tournament history for the United States, four-time winners of the World Cup.
By Anne M. Peterson, AP

Tom Brady Now Co-Owns A British Soccer Team

“Maybe you are asking, ‘What do you know about English football, Tom?’” the retired NFL great asked while announcing his minority ownership of the club.
By AP

'BLESS THAT POST': U.S. Comes *ThisClose* To Being Dumped Out Of Women’s World Cup

Portugal’s Ana Capeta hitting the post in stoppage time prevented the tournament favorites from a historically early exit from the competition.
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Dutch World Cup Player Laughs Off Controversial Headwear After Collision

Danielle van de Donk objected to wearing it but was told she had to in her team's 1-1 tie with the United States.
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