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washingtonpost.com > sports > soccer > 01/12/2026 > rolland-courbis-obit-soccer-france > 842f0abe-efb5-11f0-a4dc-effc74cb25af_story.html

Rolland Courbis, a passionate figure in French soccer, dies at 72

Rolland Courbis, a passionate figure in French soccer, dies at 727+ hour, 25+ min ago   (76+ words) Rolland Courbis, a passionate figure in French soccer, dies at 72The Washington Post Former Marseille coach Rolland Courbis, a charismatic figure in French soccer, has died at 72, according to his employer PARIS " Former Marseille coach Rolland Courbis, a charismatic figure of…...

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washingtonpost.com > sports > soccer > 06/30/2025 > lyon-kang-ligue-1-relegation > ed3581ba-559a-11f0-b45b-dc9aeb848c03_story.html

Michele Kang takes over as president of French soccer team Lyon as John Textor resigns

Michele Kang takes over as president of French soccer team Lyon as John Textor resigns6+ mon, 1+ week ago   (689+ words) American businesswoman Michele Kang has taken over as president of seven-time French champion Lyon after John Textor resigned following the club's relegation over financial irregularities. The South Korea-born Kang is also majority owner of the Lyon's women's team " OL Lyonnes…...

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washingtonpost.com > sports > 06/14/2025 > herndon-soccer-virginia-class-6

Herndon runs past Wakefield to win first boys’ soccer title since 1986

Herndon runs past Wakefield to win first boys’ soccer title since 19866+ mon, 4+ week ago   (467+ words) The Hornets scored three goals in the second half of Saturday's Virginia Class 6 final, earning the second state title in program history. So on Saturday, two tired teams were seeking just one quality chance. In the final 22 minutes of the…...

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washingtonpost.com > sports > 03/19/2025 > nations-league-usmnt-canada-politics

At Nations League, soccer coaches try to dodge the political moment

9+ mon, 3+ week ago   (864+ words) The Concacaf Nations League semifinals will take place Thursday, with the United States facing Panama and Canada playing Mexico. The third-place and championship match are scheduled for Sunday. INGLEWOOD, Calif. " To bundle the United States, Mexico, Canada and Panama in…...