Son Heung-min scored his third consecutive MLS goal, leading LAFC to a 4-0 win over Sporting Kansas City, and remains the league's assist leader with 10.
Cristian Volpato, 22, tested positive for cocaine after being stopped twice by police in Sydney for speeding, just days after playing for Australia in the 2026 World Cup.
Austin FC's youth academy is under investigation by Austin police and the FBI for alleged sexual abuse among academy players, with multiple families reporting incidents and the club cooperating with authorities.
Australian World Cup midfielder Cristian Volpato allegedly tested positive for cocaine after being stopped twice for speeding on Anzac Bridge in Sydney. Police suspended his international driver's licence for six months and are conducting further analysis of a secondary oral fluid sample.
A news briefing highlights the Christian Brothers' agreement to compensate abuse survivors, new US trade tariffs on Australian exports, and domestic concerns over an impending El Niño summer, alongside other headlines including a Socceroos star's alleged drug test and airport advertising disputes.
Socceroos forward Cristian Volpato, 22, allegedly tested positive for cocaine after being stopped for speeding on Sydney's Anzac Bridge. He was driving 109km/h in a 60km/h zone and had his international driver's licence suspended for six months, with NSW police continuing inquiries.
Socceroos midfielder Cristian Volpato, 22, allegedly tested positive for cocaine after being stopped twice for speeding in Sydney. Police suspended his international driver's licence for six months, and further analysis of a secondary oral fluid sample is underway. Football Australia is monitoring the situation.
Socceroos player Cristian Volpato, 22, allegedly tested positive for cocaine after being stopped for speeding on Sydney's Anzac Bridge. He was issued a fine and had his international driver's licence suspended for six months in NSW, with further police inquiries ongoing.
The Norway soccer federation plans to file a formal ethics complaint with FIFA regarding US President Donald Trump's alleged influence in clearing Folarin Balogun from a World Cup ban. This follows an unprecedented FIFA ruling after Trump's call to Gianni Infantino, raising concerns about the game's integrity.
The Norway soccer federation plans to file a formal complaint to Fifa ethics investigators regarding Donald Trump's alleged intervention to clear Folarin Balogun from a mandatory one-game ban at the World Cup, citing external influence on the ruling.
L'Inter Miami ha battuto i Chicago Fire 3-2, con una doppietta di Luis Suarez e un gol di Preston Plambeck, rovinando l'esordio in MLS di Robert Lewandowski. Lewandowski, titolare per 63 minuti, ha espresso la necessità di tempo per adattarsi alla nuova squadra.
Inter Miami has signed midfielder Casemiro to a one-year contract, but Major League Soccer is investigating the club for potential tampering in acquiring his discovery rights from LA Galaxy. The league will release settlement terms after the review is complete.
Major League Soccer is investigating Inter Miami for alleged tampering after the club signed Brazil midfielder Casemiro, who left Manchester United. The probe concerns Casemiro's discovery rights, which LA Galaxy held, despite Miami announcing a settlement. This follows a $2m fine for Miami in 2021 over Blaise Matuidi's transfer.
The Los Angeles Dodgers' White House visit has sparked division among immigrant fans, including Juan, who feel the team hasn't adequately supported the community amid Trump's immigration crackdown, especially given former ownership ties to a detention center operator.
The article argues that the World Cup final between Spain and Argentina transcended sports, becoming a commentary on values and silence. It criticizes Lionel Messi's silence on racist incidents involving Argentina's fanbase and contrasts it with the outspokenness of Spain's diverse, younger generation, highlighting how social issues increasingly intersect with sports.
Former President Donald Trump reportedly proposes FIFA President Gianni Infantino to succeed Antonio Guterres as the next UN Secretary-General, citing Infantino's global respect and ability to unite people. Infantino, who currently earns $6 million at FIFA, would face a significant pay cut and competition from other candidates, while also needing UN Security Council and General Assembly endorsement.
Spain's World Cup final victory against Argentina drew nearly 63 million U.S. viewers, setting new records and highlighting soccer's surging popularity. Broadcasters Fox and Comcast benefited from increased ad revenue, partly due to new hydration breaks.
After her son Spencer died from a rare cancer, Louise Farley found solace and a crucial support network playing soccer for Berkeley Vale Soccer Club, a sport he encouraged her to take up. Psychologists note physical activity aids grief.
Former Socceroos captain Paul Wade announced a "probable" chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) diagnosis, linked to repeated head knocks. He shared his experience to raise awareness about concussion and brain health in football, advocating for safer protocols for future generations.
The 2026 World Cup was financially successful for FIFA, expanding to 48 teams and normalizing hydration breaks. However, its legacy in the US is questioned due to inaccessible games and FIFA's structure preventing local reinvestment, despite soccer's growing popularity.
Major League Soccer (MLS) is leveraging the momentum from the recent World Cup, featuring stars like Lionel Messi and David Beckham in an ad campaign, to attract new fans and elevate its status to an elite global league. Despite challenges like the 'pay-to-play' youth culture and competition from American football, MLS is experiencing significant growth in valuations and viewership.
Bhutanese refugees in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, who rebuilt their community through soccer after ethnic cleansing, now face intensified U.S. deportations to Bhutan, a country that denies them citizenship, leaving them stateless and fearful.
Argentinian footballer Benjamin Garre, who recently joined Russia's Krylia Sovetov club, has declared his intention to apply for Russian citizenship, citing a desire to spend many years in the country. His agent is assisting with the necessary documentation.
A Espanha conquistou seu segundo título mundial de futebol masculino ao vencer a Argentina por 1 a 0 na prorrogação, em Nova Jersey. O gol de Ferran Torres selou a vitória da nova geração espanhola, que também estabeleceu um recorde de invencibilidade e se tornou o primeiro país a deter simultaneamente os títulos mundiais masculino e feminino.
