Saudi Arabia National Soccer Team
A man walks past the Gazprom Arena, the stadium that was supposed to host the Champions League 2022 final soccer match in St. Petersburg, Russia, Saturday, May 28, 2022, with a sculpture of one of Bolshevik's leader Sergei Kirov in the foreground. UEFA removed Saint Petersburg as the host of the final due to the ongoing Russian-Ukrainian crisis. (AP Photo/Dmitry Lovetsky)
Sports court sets July dates for Russian soccer ban appeals

By Graham Dunbar Jun. 22, 2022 08:02 AM EDT

Chelsea manager Emma Hayes walks on the pitch prior to the women's Champions League group C soccer match between Chelsea and Servette, at Kingsmeadow, London, Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021. (Adam Davy/PA via AP)
Sinclair, Putellas headline Best XI honorees

By Anne M. Peterson Dec. 01, 2021 01:48 PM EST

FIFA President Gianni Infantino, right, greets Argentina's Angel Di Maria at the award ceremony after his team won 1-0 against Brazil in the Copa America final soccer match at the Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Saturday, July 10, 2021. (AP Photo/Andre Penner)
Every year could soon have World Cup on Infantino's travels

By Rob Harris Aug. 05, 2021 10:01 AM EDT

Mexico's Luis Romo, right, scores his teams second goal against South Africa during a men's soccer match at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Wednesday, July 28, 2021, in Sapporo, Japan. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo)
Argentina, France, Germany eliminated from Olympic soccer

By Rob Harris Jul. 28, 2021 10:59 AM EDT

Saudi Arabia's Abdulbasit Hindi, right, heads a ball beside his teammates Yasser Alshahrani during a men's soccer match against Brazil at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Wednesday, July 28, 2021, in Saitama, Japan. (AP Photo/Martin Mejia)
Richarlison's goals give Brazil a 3-1 win over Saudi Arabia

Jul. 28, 2021 06:06 AM EDT

Brazil's coach Andre Jardine sings the national anthem before a men's soccer match against Saudi Arabia at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Wednesday, July 28, 2021, in Saitama, Japan. (AP Photo/Martin Mejia)
Brazil vs Saudi Arabia 7/28/2021

Jul. 28, 2021 04:18 AM EDT

Germany's Felix Uduokhai, second from left, celebrates with teammates after scoring during a men's soccer match against Saudi Arabia at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Sunday, July 25, 2021, in Yokohama, Japan. (AP Photo/Kiichiro Sato)
10-man Germany beats Saudi Arabia 3-2 in Olympic soccer

Jul. 25, 2021 10:08 AM EDT

Saudi Arabia's Khalid Alghannam strikes the ball as Germany's Felix Uduokhai, right, defends during a men's soccer match at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Sunday, July 25, 2021, in Yokohama, Japan. (AP Photo/Kiichiro Sato)
Germany vs Saudi Arabia 7/25/2021

Jul. 25, 2021 10:08 AM EDT

Brazil's Matheus Cunha, right, is fouled by Ivory Coast's Eboue Kouassi during a men's soccer match at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Sunday, July 25, 2021, in Yokohama, Japan. (AP Photo/Kiichiro Sato)
Brazil and Ivory Coast play to a 0-0 draw in Olympic soccer

Jul. 25, 2021 06:46 AM EDT

Germany's Amos Pieper blocks Brazil's Richarlison during a men's soccer match at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Thursday, July 22, 2021, in Yokohama, Japan. (AP Photo/Kiichiro Sato)
From Copa America to Olympics, Richarlison nets 3 for Brazil

By Rob Harris Jul. 22, 2021 10:59 AM EDT

Ivory Coast's Franck Kessie is challenged by Saudi Arabia's Ali Alhassan during a men's soccer match at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Thursday, July 22, 2021, in Yokohama, Japan. (AP Photo/Kiichiro Sato)
Kessie gives Ivory Coast a 2-1 victory over Saudi Arabia

Jul. 22, 2021 07:01 AM EDT

Players of Ivory Coast pose for the group photos prior to their men's soccer match against Saudi Arabia at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Thursday, July 22, 2021, in Yokohama, Japan. (AP Photo/Kiichiro Sato)
Saudi Arabia vs Ivory Coast 7/22/2021

Jul. 22, 2021 04:46 AM EDT

FILE - In this Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2020 file photo, Berlin's Jordan Torunarigha looks at the ball during the German soccer cup, DFB Pokal, match between FC Schalke 04 and Hertha BSC Berlin in Gelsenkirchen, Germany. Germany’s Olympic soccer team has walked off the field during a preparation match for the Tokyo Games in response to alleged racist abuse from an opposing Honduras player toward German defender Jordan Torunarigha. The German soccer federation says “the game had to be stopped five minutes before the end with the score at 1-1. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner, File)
Germany cuts short Olympic warmup with allegations of racism

Jul. 17, 2021 08:56 AM EDT

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks during the 45th UEFA Congress in Montreux, Switzerland, Tuesday April 20, 2021. In a speech that seemed to blame the club owners and absolve players, FIFA president Gianni Infantino said he can only "strongly disapprove" of the Super League. "If some elect to go their own way, then they must live with the consequences of their choice," Infantino said. "They are responsible for their choice." (Richard Juilliart/UEFA via AP)
Saudis put World Cup every 2 years back on FIFA's agenda

By Graham Dunbar May. 18, 2021 03:59 PM EDT

Yemen national soccer team coach dies from COVID-19

May. 16, 2021 09:16 AM EDT
SANAA, Yemen (AP) — Yemen’s soccer association said Sunday that the country's national team coach Sami al-Naash has died from COVID-19. The...

Tottenham's Son Heung-min lies on the pitch in pain during the English Premier League soccer match between Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur at the Emirates stadium in London, England, Sunday, March 14, 2021. (Julian Finney/Pool via AP)
World Cup qualifying set to resume in Asia after 16 months

By John Duerden Mar. 22, 2021 11:19 PM EDT

England manager Gareth Southgate, right, congratulates Denmark's Kasper Schmeichel after the UEFA Nations League soccer match between England and Denmark at Wembley Stadium in London, England, Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2020. (Toby Melville/Pool via AP)
Kroos, Southgate decry impact of crammed soccer schedule

By Rob Harris Nov. 11, 2020 05:40 PM EST