BBC: Football

• newCristiano Ronaldo scores 700th career goal in Portugal's 2-1 loss to Ukraine in Euro 2020 qualifier
  Cristiano Ronaldo reaches a career landmark by scoring his 700th career goal in Portugal's Euro 2020 qualifying defeat by Ukraine.
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• newBulgaria v England: Euro 2020 qualifier halted twice due to racist behaviour from fans
  England's Euro 2020 qualifier with Bulgaria in Sofia is halted twice with fans warned about racist behaviour.
  - 25 mins ago, 15 Oct 19, 2:55am -
• newMOTDx: Challenging football boot expert Jay Mike to a classic boots quiz
  Karl Braidwood challenges football boot collector Jakob Michaelsen, aka Jay Mike, to a quiz on his specialist subject - iconic football boots.
  - 1 hour ago, 15 Oct 19, 2:15am -
• newBulgaria coach Krasimir Balakov 'didn't hear' racist abuse in England loss
  Bulgaria coach Krasimir Balakov says he did not hear any racist chanting during his side's 6-0 Euro 2020 qualifier defeat by England on Monday.
  - 8 hours ago, 14 Oct 19, 7:17pm -
• newBulgaria 0-6 England: Racism overshadows dominant Euro 2020 qualifying win
  England move a step closer to qualification for Euro 2020 with a 6-0 win against Bulgaria but the game is overshadowed by incidents of racism.
  - 8 hours ago, 14 Oct 19, 7:16pm -
• newFrance 1-1 Turkey: World champions held in Paris
  World champions France are held to a 1-1 draw by Turkey in Paris to delay their qualification for Euro 2020.
  - 8 hours ago, 14 Oct 19, 7:11pm -
• newNorth v South Korea: Welcome to the world's strangest football derby
  North Korea play South Korea on Tuesday - but it won't be a normal World Cup qualifier.
  - 8 hours ago, 14 Oct 19, 7:01pm -
• newRacist abuse in Bulgaria-England game 'clear as day' - Tyrone Mings
  England defender Tyrone Mings says he could hear the racist abuse "as clear as day" in the Euro 2020 qualifier against Bulgaria.
  - 8 hours ago, 14 Oct 19, 7:00pm -
• newEuro 2020 qualifying: Who needs what to reach the finals?
  Who needs what in October's Euro 2020 qualifiers? We look at the home nations plus see who can qualify from the other groups.
  - 9 hours ago, 14 Oct 19, 6:39pm -
• newBulgaria 0-6 England - how the players rated in Euro 2020 qualifier
  See how the players rated in England's 6-0 Euro 2020 qualifying win in Bulgaria.
  - 9 hours ago, 14 Oct 19, 6:12pm -

CNN.com: Football

• newFrench politicians call for match against Turkey to be canceled

  

  
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• newFIFA bans Afghan football official for failure to act on sexual abuse scandal

  

  
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• Italy's Azzurri, wearing green, qualify for Euro 2020

  

  
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• Football fan faces lifetime ban for allegedly groping female player

  

  A football fan is facing a lifetime ban from Mexican club Tigres after he appeared to grope the chest of US female footballer Sofia Huerta.
  - 5 days ago, 10 Oct 19, 12:52pm -
• Iranian women finally allowed to officially watch soccer match after 40 years

  

  
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• Iraq dreams of World Cup as soccer finally comes home

  

  
  - 5 days ago, 10 Oct 19, 7:29am -
• Iranian women allowed to enter football stadium for first time in 40 years

  

  
  - 5 days ago, 10 Oct 19, 7:18am -
• Former goalkeeper Petr Cech signs for English ice hockey team

  

  Petr Cech clearly hates goals.
  - 5 days ago, 10 Oct 19, 6:25am -
• Iraq and Iran play in landmark football matches on Thursday

  

  The author and journalist James Montague is a Middle East football expert. He spoke to CNN World Sport's Don Riddell about why it's taken so long for Iraq to get back home, as well as Iranian women being able to officially enter a football stadium fo…
  - 5 days ago, 9 Oct 19, 6:08pm -
• Wives of English football stars clash over 'leaked stories'

  

  
  - 6 days ago, 9 Oct 19, 9:22am -

ESPN: Soccer

• Montreal acquires Brault-Guillard on loan from Lyon, Vancouver parts ways with De Jong

  

  With the 2019 Major League Soccer season right around the corner, take a look back at the best skills from last campaign. The Montreal Impact announced the acquisition of Canadian defender Zachary Brault-Guillard on loan from French side Olympique L…
  - 5 Feb 19, 6:21am -
• FC Heidenheim 2-1 Bayer Leverkusen: Heidenheim into quarters
  FC Heidenheim from the German 2. Bundesliga upset Bayer Leverkusen with a spirited second half performance to advance to the German Cup quarterfinals.
  - 5 Feb 19, 6:15am -
• Toronto FC signs United States international striker Terrence Boyd

  

  Paul Mariner offers his thoughts on why Toronto FC decided to part with Sebastian Giovinco. Taylor Twellman reflects on Sebastian Giovinco's time at Toronto FC and examines where he ranks among the best Designated Players in MLS history. To…
  - 5 Feb 19, 3:54am -
• Marco Silva: Pressure as a manager is normal
  Marco Silva indicates he does not feel under pressure at Everton despite their run of poor form as of late.
  - 5 Feb 19, 3:53am -
• Inter Milan fans racially abuse player in first match since stadium closure for Koulibaly monkey chants

  

  Bologna threw a wrench in the top-four race by stunning Inter at the San Siro in Sinisa Mihajlovic's first match in charge. Lazio stunned Inter Milan at the San Siro winning 4-3 on penalties to adavnce to the semi-final of the Coppa Italia.…
  - 5 Feb 19, 3:50am -
• Guardiola addresses Premier League favourites tag
  Pep Guardiola says Premier League title favourites tag will continue to change throughout the season as he urges patience from his Man City side.
  - 5 Feb 19, 2:53am -
• Pellegrini: Klopp's used to winning with offside goals
  Manuel Pellegrini recalls an offside goal Jurgen Klopp's Dortmund scored versus his Malaga side after Monday night's controversial goal by Sadio Mane.
  - 5 Feb 19, 2:13am -
• FA seeks Klopp clarification over ref comments after West Ham draw - source

  

  Jurgen Klopp remains confident Liverpool will not crack in what he now calls a three-horse title race with Man City and Tottenham. The English Football Association is seeking written observations from Jurgen Klopp following comments he made about th…
  - 5 Feb 19, 2:04am -
• Bayern Munich keeper Manuel Neuer back in training ahead of Liverpool clash

  

  From the gridiron to the pitch, the tribal belonging of Bayern Munich and Texas A&M is so magical that it should never be underestimated. Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer has trained for the first time since Thursday, easing fears he could miss…
  - 5 Feb 19, 1:50am -
• Has Neymar fulfilled his potential as heir apparent to Ronaldo and Messi?

  

  If one human year is worth seven in dog years, what is the equation comparing a civilian career to that of a professional footballer? Neymar turned 27 on Tuesday, and next month it will be 10 years since he made his professional debut. If he were a w…
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London Evening Standard: Football

• newEngland captain Harry Kane questions Uefa racism protocol in Bulgaria and calls for zero tolerance approach

  

  England captain Harry Kane believes Uefa's racism protocol is not strong enough and called for a zero tolerance approach to discrimination in football after last night's sickening scenes in Bulgaria.
  - 1 hour ago, 15 Oct 19, 2:02am -
• newKick It Out blast Uefa: Bulgaria vs England should have been abandoned amid disgusting racist abuse

  

  Kick It Out have criticised Uefa for failing to correctly impose their three-step protocol, saying England's 6-0 win over Bulgaria on Monday should have been abandoned amid "disgusting" racism from home supporters.
  - 2 hours ago, 15 Oct 19, 1:48am -
• new'The players wanted to get to half-time' - Gareth Southgate hails England's 'major statement' in Sofia

  

  England manager Gareth Southgate was proud of his players after making a "major statement" on and off the pitch by refusing to let the racists win in Bulgaria.
  - 2 hours ago, 15 Oct 19, 1:02am -
• newBulgaria coach Krasimir Balakov 'didn't hear' racist abuse directed at England players in Sofia

  

  Bulgaria head coach Krasimir Balakov claimed not to hear any racism during England's Euro 2020 qualifying win in Sofia.
  - 3 hours ago, 15 Oct 19, 12:46am -
• newFA chairman Greg Clarke: Uefa must show 'zero tolerance' over Bulgaria vs England racist abuse

  

  UEFA must show "zero tolerance" to the racist abuse which marred England's Euro 2020 qualifier against Bulgaria in Sofia, Football Association chairman Greg Clarke has said.
  - 10 hours ago, 14 Oct 19, 5:47pm -
• newGareth Southgate hails England players for staying united through 'impossible situation' in Bulgaria

  

  Gareth Southgate has praised his England players for sticking together through an "impossible situation" amid racist abuse from sections of Bulgaria fans in Sofia.
  - 10 hours ago, 14 Oct 19, 5:26pm -
• newRaheem Sterling calls out Bulgaria coach Krasimir Balakov after England players face racist abuse in Sofia

  

  Manchester City forward Raheem Sterling called out Bulgaria coach Krasimir Balakov after England's 6-0 Euro 2020 qualifying win in Sofia was marred by racist chanting from sections of the home crowd.
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• newEuro 2020 qualifying group tables: Latest standings and every team who has qualified

  

  Competition for a the remaining spots at Euro 2020 is heating up with plenty of drama during the latest international break.​
  - 11 hours ago, 14 Oct 19, 4:39pm -
• newEngland defender Tyrone Mings says racist abuse 'slightly overshadowed' Three Lions debut in Bulgaria

  

  Tyrone Mings says his England debut was 'slightly overshadowed' after he was subject to racist abuse from Bulgaria fans in Sofia.
  - 11 hours ago, 14 Oct 19, 4:29pm -
• newMarcus Rashford wants racism 'stamped out' after England face abuse in Bulgaria

  

  Marcus Rashford has condemned racist chanting by sections of Bulgaria's support during England's 6-0 Euro 2020 qualifying win in Sofia on Monday night, and has called on Uefa to 'stamp out' such behaviour.
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The Guardian: MLS

• How Colorado’s Robin Fraser is breaking ground for black coaches in MLS
  The longtime MLS assistant and former USA defender is only the second African American head coach in league history Robin Fraser stood stoic on the sideline at Red Bull Arena as the Colorado Rapids stymied the New York Red Bulls. To his right his for…
  - 6 days ago, 9 Oct 19, 7:00am -
• Bastian Schweinsteiger announces retirement from football at age of 35
  Midfielder made final appearance in 5-2 win for Chicago FireGerman won World Cup and Champions league during careerThe former Bayern Munich, Germany and Manchester United midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger has announced his retirement from football at…
  - 7 days ago, 8 Oct 19, 12:16pm -
• Farewell to DaMarcus Beasley: a US star with no interest in the limelight
  The former PSV and Rangers player never measured his worth in newsprint or television appearances and never cared about outside praise or criticismSunday was branded Decision Day in MLS, but for one of the finest players the American game has ever pr…
  - 8 days ago, 7 Oct 19, 4:00am -
• MLS lifts controversial ban on anti-Nazi symbols at games
  Fans had been ejected for displaying Iron Front bannersOpponents of ban included NBA legend Kareem Abdul-JabbarMajor League Soccer is lifting its ban on signs and banners featuring an anti-Nazi symbol for the remainder of the season and the playoffs.…
  - 20 days ago, 25 Sep 19, 8:59am -
• How Ibrahimovic and Rooney became advocates for MLS players' rights
  Major League Soccer’s two biggest stars are using their clout to expose the league’s flaws, ensuring their impact on American soccer won’t just be quantified by their number of goals scoredHe is one of the best strikers of his generation, yet f…
  - 20 days ago, 25 Sep 19, 4:30am -
• Banning fans' free speech is not consistent with our vision of sport. Or democracy
  MLS fans have been banned for displaying flags with the anti-fascist Iron Front symbol. But it is crucial that peaceful political statements are allowed in sports“Push ‘em back, push ‘em back, waaay back!” is a classic American football chant…
  - 28 days ago, 17 Sep 19, 5:00am -
• Héber: from partnering Firmino in Brazil to replacing David Villa in NYC
  Heber played alongside ‘Alberto’ Firmino in his teens before spells in Armenia and Croatia earned him a move to New YorkBy Joshua Law for Yellow & Green FootballHéber didn’t have to think twice. He had received a phone call from Srecko Juricic…
  - 32 days ago, 13 Sep 19, 11:24am -
• Is MLS blessed with brilliant attackers ... or are its defenders just terrible?
  Goals are up this season in MLS and players such as Zlatan Ibrahimovic are thriving. But are they just feasting on easy pickings?Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s 50th game in Major League Soccer came earlier this month. The LA Galaxy suffered a soul-crushing 4…
  - 35 days ago, 10 Sep 19, 4:00am -
• Sportswashing: how Saudi Arabia lobbies the US's largest sports bodies
  Saudi Arabia’s relatively sudden interest in sports can be construed as a soft power tactic to help distract from the kingdom’s ongoing human rights abuses and the Yemen crisisLast month, the foreign registration documentation for Saudi Arabia’…
  - 43 days ago, 2 Sep 19, 4:00am -
• 'If he was 28, not 38': Man Utd's Solskjær plays down Ibrahimovic return – video
  Ole Gunnar Solskjær said on Friday he will 'always speak to' Zlatan Ibrahimovic - but added that he didn't believe the striker was serious about a return to Manchester United.Earlier this week, Ibrahimovic was quoted saying 'if United needs me, I'…
  - 46 days ago, 30 Aug 19, 10:26am -

The Independent: Football

theScore: Soccer

• Atletico edges Elche to go six clear
  Madrid, Spain (SportsNetwork.com) - Atletico Madrid picked up a 2-0 win over Elche at the Vicente Calderon on Friday to move six points clear at the top of the La Liga table.
  - 18 Apr 14, 4:52pm -
• Timbers head to RSL in search of first win
  Sandy, UT (SportsNetwork.com) - The Portland Timbers will go for their first win of the season on Saturday when the club heads to Rio Tinto Stadium to face Real Salt Lake.
  - 18 Apr 14, 4:41pm -
• Toronto, Dallas hope to bounce back at Toyota Stadium
  Frisco, TX (SportsNetwork.com) - A pair of sides that have made impressive starts to the season will square off at Toyota Stadium on Saturday as FC Dallas will play host to Toronto FC.
  - 18 Apr 14, 4:36pm -
• Sounders tangle with Chivas USA at StubHub Center
  Carson, CA (SportsNetwork.com) - Seattle Sounders FC will go for its second straight victory in league play on Saturday when the club visits the StubHub Center to battle Chivas USA.
  - 18 Apr 14, 4:35pm -
• Rapids return to DSG Park aiming for third straight win
  Commerce City, CO (SportsNetwork.com) - After a successful two-game road trip, the Colorado Rapids return home on Saturday to face the San Jose Earthquakes at Dick's Sporting Goods Park.
  - 18 Apr 14, 4:33pm -
• Union welcome Dynamo to PPL Park
  Chester, PA (SportsNetwork.com) - The Philadelphia Union will look to snap a five-game winless run when the team returns home to face a struggling Houston Dynamo side at PPL Park.
  - 18 Apr 14, 4:33pm -
• DCU meets Crew eyeing third successive win
  Columbus, OH (SportsNetwork.com) - D.C. United will go for its third straight victory of the season on Saturday when the club hits the road to take on the Columbus Crew.
  - 18 Apr 14, 4:17pm -
• Galaxy, Whitecaps battle for second straight week
  Vancouver, BC (SportsNetwork.com) - The Los Angeles Galaxy and Vancouver Whitecaps FC will meet for the second time in as many weeks when the two sides do battle at BC Place on Saturday.
  - 18 Apr 14, 4:16pm -
• Sporting back in action against winless Impact
  Kansas City, KS (SportsNetwork.com) - Sporting Kansas City returns to action for the first time in two weeks as the club gets set to take on the Montreal Impact at Sporting Park on Saturday.
  - 18 Apr 14, 4:16pm -
• Fire aims for first win against Revs
  Bridgeview, IL (SportsNetwork.com) - The Chicago Fire is six games into its season and still looking for its first win. And the club will hope to find that elusive victory on Saturday against the New England Revolution at Toyota Park.
  - 18 Apr 14, 3:58pm -

USA Today: Soccer

• LAFC's Carlos Vela sets new Major League Soccer single-season goals scored record

  

  LAFC's Carlos Vela padded his near-certain MVP campaign by setting the MLS single-season goals scored record with a hat trick on Sunday.       
  - 8 days ago, 6 Oct 19, 9:40pm -
• Best of the 2019 Major League Soccer season

  

  Take a look at the best images from the 2019 Major League Soccer season.       
  - 8 days ago, 6 Oct 19, 7:20pm -
• Major League Soccer has suspended its prohibition on the Iron Front flag

  

  Major League Soccer announced Tuesday that it will no longer prohibit the display of Iron Front imagery at games for the rest of the 2019 season.       
  - 20 days ago, 24 Sep 19, 9:21pm -
• U.S. World Cup star Alex Morgan to miss rest of NWSL season with right knee injury

  

  U.S. World Cup star and Orlando Pride forward Alex Morgan will miss the rest of the NWSL season with a stress reaction in her right knee.       
  - 28 days ago, 17 Sep 19, 8:35am -
• U.S. women's national team all-time leading goal scorers

  

  Here are the top all-time leading goal scorers for the U.S. women's national soccer team.       
  - 41 days ago, 3 Sep 19, 10:18pm -
• Carli Lloyd celebrates goal with Philadelphia Eagles' 'Fly Eagles Fly', 'it's good' FG sign

  

  Carli Lloyd does "Fly Eagles Fly" and "it's good" field goal signal after scoring goal in USWNT's game in Philadelphia.       
  - 46 days ago, 29 Aug 19, 10:58pm -
• Major League Soccer tifos through the years

  

  Take a look at the visual displays from fans of Major League Soccer teams through the years.      
  - 49 days ago, 26 Aug 19, 8:01pm -
• Major League Soccer announces St. Louis expansion franchise, 28th team in league

  

  Major League Soccer announced Tuesday that it will be expanding to St. Louis, the 28th team in league. Miami, Nashville and Austin clubs on the way.       
  - 55 days ago, 20 Aug 19, 5:56pm -
• Opinion: MLS right not to punish Alejandro Bedoya for speaking out against gun violence

  

  MLS chose on Monday not to discipline the Philadelphia Union's Alejandro Bedoya, who used an on-field microphone to make a plea for gun control.       
  - 70 days ago, 5 Aug 19, 5:56pm -
• 2019 MLS All-Star Game

  

  Take a look at the best images from the 2019 MLS All-Star Game at Exploria Stadium in Orlando with Atletico Madrid as the opponent.       
  - 75 days ago, 31 Jul 19, 11:05pm -

FOXSports: Soccer

• newKoreas meet in historic World Cup qualifier in Pyongyang
  The rival Koreas are set for an historic soccer World Cup qualifier in Pyongyang, but the match has been cast into media darkness in the South
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• newCalgary Flames face the Philadelphia Flyers
  The Calgary Flames host the Philadelphia Flyers
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• newVegas Golden Knights host the Nashville Predators
  The Nashville Predators travel to face the Vegas Golden Knights
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• newMontreal hosts conference foe Tampa Bay
  Tampa Bay takes on Montreal in Eastern Conference play
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• newCarolina Hurricanes take on the Los Angeles Kings
  The Los Angeles Kings host the Carolina Hurricanes
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