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One year from World Cup opener, FIFA leaves questions unanswered on tickets and security

One year from World Cup opener, FIFA leaves questions unanswered on tickets and security

NEW YORK (AP) — A year from the largest World Cup ever, there has been no announcement on general ticket sales, prices for most seats, location of a draw or security arrangements as FIFA has mostly avoided disclosing details of an event set for 16 st
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England booed after losing to Senegal for first defeat under coach Thomas Tuchel

England booed after losing to Senegal for first defeat under coach Thomas Tuchel

NOTTINGHAM, England (AP) — Boos rang out as England left the field after a 3-1 loss to Senegal in a friendly Tuesday which marked the first defeat of Thomas Tuchel's tenure as coach.
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Moving Whitecaps from Vancouver would be 'a crime': FIFA vice president

Moving Whitecaps from Vancouver would be 'a crime': FIFA vice president

VANCOUVER — A vice president of soccer's global governing body says moving the Vancouver Whitecaps would be "a crime" and negatively impact the city's reputation after it hosts games at next year's World Cup.
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It's time: Countdown clocks signal kickoff of 2026 FIFA World Cup is one year away

It's time: Countdown clocks signal kickoff of 2026 FIFA World Cup is one year away

The one-year countdown to the 2026 World Cup starts Wednesday, with clocks to be unveiled to mark the occasion in Toronto, Vancouver and Niagara Falls. Toronto and Vancouver are World Cup host cities.
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US Soccer Federation establishes committee to recommend changes to college sport

FAYETTEVILLE, Ga. (AP) — The U.S. Soccer Federation on Tuesday established a committee tasked with recommending how the college game can be better integrated with the sport.
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Colorado goalkeeper Zack Steffen has knee surgery, expected to be sidelined 4-to-6 weeks

Colorado goalkeeper Zack Steffen has knee surgery, expected to be sidelined 4-to-6 weeks

COMMERCE CITY, Colo. (AP) — Colorado Rapids goalkeeper Zack Steffen had surgery on his right knee on Tuesday and the team said he is expected to be sidelined for four-to-six weeks. Steffen was injured during training with the U.S.
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Huijsen recalls Mourinho and idol Sergio Ramos as he is introduced by Real Madrid

Huijsen recalls Mourinho and idol Sergio Ramos as he is introduced by Real Madrid

MADRID (AP) — Dean Huijsen thanked former coach Jose Mourinho and talked about his "idol" Sergio Ramos as the center back was introduced by Real Madrid in what he called “the best day" of his life on Tuesday.
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Mexican national soccer team changes hotels in Los Angeles because of safety concerns

Mexican national soccer team changes hotels in Los Angeles because of safety concerns

MEXICO CITY (AP) — The Mexican national soccer team will change hotels in Los Angeles ahead of their Gold Cup match on Saturday because of safety concerns amid the protests against immigration raids in the city, a team spokesman said Tuesday.
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Man City signs France playmaker Cherki to usher in start of post-De Bruyne era

Man City signs France playmaker Cherki to usher in start of post-De Bruyne era

Manchester City kickstarted the post-Kevin De Bruyne era by signing maverick France playmaker Rayan Cherki from Lyon for 36 million euros ($41 million) on Tuesday, in time to play in the Club World Cup.
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Hermoso left out of Spain's squad for Women's European Championship

MADRID (AP) — Spain's squad for the Women's European Championship does not include Jenni Hermoso, the player who was kissed without her consent by the former president of the Spanish soccer federation in the awards ceremony of the 2023 World Cup.
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