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Friday AM: FIFA pushes forward
FIFA vowed on Friday to press ahead with an “open and democratic” consultation process on a proposed private investment plan despite widespread opposition to the proposal.
Legendary Italian defender Franco Baresi dies
The captain of AC Milan in the 1980s and 1990s when it won three European Cups and six Italian league titles was 66. Baresi is regarded…
FIFA vows to go ahead with private investor proposal
FIFA’s statement on Friday followed widespread opposition to the proposal that included a pledge by UEFA to boycott the World Cup if FIFA went ahead with…
Casemiro keen to team with Messi at Inter Miami
The Brazil star Casemiro sang the praises of new Inter Miami teammate Lionel Messi, calling his former La Liga rival a “god of football.”
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Soccer Media Watch: NWSL terminates Victory+ deal
Beginning on Sunday, all matches that had been scheduled to stream on Victory+ will instead be available free to fans on NWSL+.
UEFA says will boycott World Cup if FIFA pushes private investor proposal
“The World Cup cannot be treated as an investment product,” UEFA said in a statement. Concacaf, for its part, expressed concern about the process to date.
JP Dellacamera on a career driven by the love of the game
When JP Dellacamera put down his headset at the end of the 1986 Men’s World Cup, he had no idea if he would ever work another…
Top young U.S. prospects to keep on eye on: In MLS, Europe and U-20 World Cup qualifying
With the World Cup now in the rearview mirror and August approaching, it’s time to take stock of the biggest stories involving young American players across…
Thursday AM: Son shines at MLS All-Star Game
Forwarded this email? Subscribe here for more soccer news! ADVERTISEMENT Good morning! Soccer America Daily is edited by Paul Kennedy and Mike Woitalla. MLS ALL-STAR GAME…
Chawinga sisters sparkle as Malawi stun Women’s Africa Cup of Nations holder Nigeria
Sisters Temwa (KC Current) and Tabitha (OL Lyonnes) Chawinga starred as rank outsider Malawi stunned defending champion Nigeria 3-2 on Tuesday in a Women’s Africa Cup…
Son at the double as MLS All-Stars beat Liga MX 4-3
Son Heung-min scored twice to lead the Major League Soccer All-Stars to a 4-3 win over their Liga MX counterparts on Wednesday in the MLS All-Star…
Portland Timbers make Vincent Janssen new center forward
The Portland Timbers have made 32-year-old forward Vincent Janssen their first Dutch signing in history, obtaining him on a two-year contract through the 2027-28 season via…
Mancini wants Italy back to trophy-winning ways
Newly appointed Italy coach Roberto Mancini is dreaming of bagging a major trophy. The 61-year-old Mancini, who led Italy to the Euro 2020 title, arrives after…
Lionel Messi returns to Miami training after World Cup break
Since the 1-0 loss to Spain in the July 19 final in New Jersey, Messi has spent time with his family in his hometown of Rosario,…
Sporting and political reactions to FIFA’s private investor plan
Here’s a collection of global reaction to FIFA’s plans to sell a stake in the business operations of the World Cup and its other competitions through…
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