International Soccer

National player alleges sexual abuse in Australian soccer
Oct 6, 2021

National player alleges sexual abuse in Australian soccer

Soccer authorities in Australia have urged players to make formal complaints in any cases of sexual misconduct after one of the country’s leading international goal scorers alleged she’d been groomed and harassed by senior players early in her career


Oct 5, 2021

Russian soccer league president steps down after 14 years

The president of the Russian Premier League has resigned after 14 years in the job following debate over the format of the league and how to boost Russia’s results in European club soccer



Spain calls up Barcelona teenager Gavi for Italy semifinal
Sep 30, 2021

Spain calls up Barcelona teenager Gavi for Italy semifinal

Luis Enrique has called up 17-year-old midfielder Gavi Páez for Spain’s semifinal against Italy next week






Seven female Afghan taekwondo athletes resettle in Australia
Sep 22, 2021

Seven female Afghan taekwondo athletes resettle in Australia

A sports association official says seven female taekwondo athletes who fled Taliban-controlled Afghanistan have resettled in Melbourne


FIFA intensifies push to stage men's World Cup every 2 years
Sep 16, 2021

FIFA intensifies push to stage men's World Cup every 2 years

FIFA has intensified its push for hosting the men’s World Cup every two years by garnering support from soccer fans around the world to help combat resistance from Europe and South America