3+ hour, 37+ min ago   (348+ words) LONDON — FIFA has issued a statement defending its president, Gianni Infantino, against what it calls a "concerted and ongoing effort" to undermine his leadership of the organization. The statement was released Saturday, a day after a report by British newspaper…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (402+ words) BUDAPEST, Hungary — Paris Saint-Germain is aiming for back-to-back Champions League titles in Saturday's final in Budapest. Arsenal is trying to win it for the first time in its history. European club soccer's biggest prize is at stake when the champions…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago   (190+ words) His mantra is “Fútbol is life” on the show “Ted Lasso,” but now Cristo Fernández is really living soccer on the pitch. Fernández has signed a contract to become a professional soccer player, ESPN reported. The actor who played Dani…...

3+ mon, 1+ day ago   (302+ words) NEW YORK — From Maracaná Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, just in time for the FIFA World Cup, emerges a familiar global superstar: Shakira. The Colombian singer shared a minute-long teaser clip on Thursday of a new song, writing on social…...