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Association football, known simply as football and soccer, is the most popular and most widely played sport in the world.

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Erling Haaland smiles as he lifts the Champions League trophy

Champions League changes: What happens in 2024-25?

Champions League changes: What happens in 2024-25?

The Champions League will be overhauled in 2024-25. But what is the "Swiss Model" and will it hold off the Super League?
SoccerDecember 29, 2023
Thomas Tuchel on the sidelines for Bayern Munich, both hands pointing at his temples

Sports psychology in German football making progress

Sports psychology in German football making progress

Psychology in German football has been under fire recently, but those working in the field feel more positive.
SoccerDecember 27, 2023
A female football referee holds a football in her right hand while male referee lurks behind

Angolan female soccer referee faces obstacles

Angolan female soccer referee faces obstacles

Lucia Manuel Tchiputo isn't only a trailblazing referee: She advocates a future without gender limitations in football.
SoccerDecember 23, 202301:29 min
Footballer Marcelo celebrates by pointing both fingers with arms out

FIFA Club World Cup to clash with Women's Euro 2025

FIFA Club World Cup to clash with Women's Euro 2025

A further expansion of the FIFA Club World Cup in 2025 raises concern for women's tournaments in Europe and Africa.
SoccerDecember 20, 2023
The European Court of Justice building in Luxembourg

UEFA Super League row: Europe's top court to rule

UEFA Super League row: Europe's top court to rule

The "Super League" is still aiming to set up its own lucrative competition outside of the auspices of UEFA.
SoccerDecember 19, 2023
Amid banners calling for her son to be brought home, Rachel Goldberg is seen on her balcony, updating a sign with the number of days her son has been held hostage in Gaza.

Football fans provide support to Hamas hostage's family

Football fans provide support to Hamas hostage's family

A mother in Israel campaigning for the safe return of her son has been getting support from football fans near and far.
TerrorismDecember 18, 202304:27 min
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Steph Catley in action

Are women football players getting a raw deal?

For the first time, women’s football is set to become a billion dollar industry. But is growth coming at a cost?
SoccerDecember 11, 2023
The Germany U17 team lift the World Cup

Philipp Lahm: Germany can learn from U17s World Cup win

Former national captain Philipp Lahm believes the U17s' win at the soccer World Cup can offer the blueprint to victory.
SoccerDecember 3, 2023
Germany lift the World Cup with confetti in the background

Under-17 World Cup: Light in German football darkness?

Germany's U17 team won the World Cup, but it doesn't mean much for the future of Germany's first team.
SoccerNovember 30, 2023