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An investigation reveals how former Chelsea midfielder Ulises Davila and his associates manipulated a key A‑League match, turning on‑field discipline into a $161,615 payout and exposing the broader vulnerability of Australian sport to match‑fixing.
Over three years Joe Connor traveled to more than 200 countries, witnessing soccer from stadium spectacles to street pick‑up games, and discovered how the beautiful game stitches together disparate societies.
After years of exile, the Afghan women's soccer team is rising again, aiming to represent women and girls still living under the Taliban.
Brooke Mayo, a former Tennessee Tech player and coach, has been selected as an assistant referee for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, bringing her extensive officiating experience and a commitment to developing the next generation of referees.
From 44 active MLS players on World Cup 2026 rosters to a majority of U.S. and Canadian squads shaped by MLS academies, the league’s impact on the world stage has never been greater.
The Afghan women's soccer team, once forced into hiding by the Taliban's ban on women's sports, has emerged onto the international stage after years of exile. Now based in Australia and New Zealand, the squad trains, plays matches and uses its platform to advocate for women's rights back home.
New Casper College head coach Ty Larson is using June basketball camps to develop youth and high school players, recruit internationally, and build community ties before the upcoming season.
Veteran analyst Martin Green breaks down the 2026 World Cup draw, identifies top contenders, predicts Mexico’s progression, and spots a +1000 longshot with championship potential.
Gustavo Alfaro, a 63‑year‑old Argentine tactician, has transformed Paraguay's soccer team with a psychology‑driven approach, leading them to the World Cup after victories over Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay. He uses a notebook of reflections and quotes from authors and historical figures to inspire players, while captain Gustavo Gomez anchors a defensive unit that conceded only ten goals in qualifying. Paraguay will open its campaign against the United States in Los Angeles on June 12, facing Australia and Turkey in Group D.
Gustavo Alfaro blends psychology, literary quotes and tactical discipline to guide Paraguay back to football’s biggest stage.
Turkey is set to make a long‑awaited return to the FIFA World Cup after a 24‑year absence, driven by emerging stars like Arda Guler and a renewed tactical vision from Coach Vincenzo Montella.
Veteran Argentine manager Gustavo Alfaro has transformed Paraguay’s soccer team with a psychology‑driven approach, guiding them to a World Cup berth through motivational quotes, a psychologist, and historic victories over Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay.
Gustavo Alfaro's unconventional approach has transformed Paraguay's squad, leading them to the World Cup with a blend of historic references and defensive solidity.
The Afghan women's national team, forced into hiding by the Taliban, has been granted permission to compete abroad, with players now training in New Zealand and advocating for girls' education and sport.
After years of forced silence under the Taliban, the Afghan women's national soccer team has been granted eligibility to compete internationally, with players now training in Australia and New Zealand and aiming to inspire those still at home.
Lionel Messi, still not at peak fitness, has been named in Argentina’s squad for the 2026 World Cup, a move that underscores the coach’s confidence in the veteran’s enduring influence.
After escaping the Taliban and years in exile, the Afghan women's soccer team is training in Australia and New Zealand, aiming to compete internationally while championing women's rights back home.
An analysis of minute retention rates, transfer movements and recruiting shifts reveals a conference in flux, with powerhouse programs clinging to returning talent while traditional pipelines shrink.
From Oakland roots to international pitches, Harris’s career blended resilience, injury comeback, and a surprise Australian summons that culminated in a family‑filled farewell.
The Gophers have secured Kyan Evans, a transfer point guard whose familiarity with Coach Niko Medved's system could reshape Minnesota's prospects in the competitive Big Ten.
In less than a week, 32‑year‑old New Zealand utility player Tim Payne amassed over three million followers, sparked a wave of fan tributes and even prompted calls to rename a Tim Horton's outlet in Vancouver.
Christian Pulisic finally broke a five‑month goal drought in a dramatic 3‑2 win over Senegal, adding an assist and tying Clint Dempsey for second place on the all‑time U.S. assists‑and‑goals list.
The Gators' aggressive global scouting has landed promising players from Down Under, Europe and the Baltics, reshaping the roster ahead of the upcoming season.
Brazil’s last preparatory game before the World Cup will be streamed on Globo and Globoplay, with no confirmed broadcasters in several major markets.