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Trump’s Greenland threats reveals no-win dilemma at the heart of European security strategy

In the days since a fractious World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzeland, ended, some of Europe’s main players have pushed a narrative of continental togetherness. “Trump makes us feel not only German, but also European,” said one influential figure – German soccer star Leon Goretzka.

The Conversation

A World Cup boycott would be a big statement but unlikely to accomplish much

International sporting events don’t often see teams refuse to participate for a cause – but when it’s happened, it hasn’t been effective

The Guardian - US

How a Kids' Soccer Game Became a Child Welfare Case

A routine neighborhood soccer game was escalated into a state investigation, illustrating how ordinary parenting disputes are increasingly routed through government systems.

Reason

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President Donald Trump Receives World Cup Swipe From European Soccer Star

There’s a number of off-field talking points distracting from the overall spectacle.

Sports Illustrated

Senegal and Morocco fined and players banned after African Cup final walk-off and chaos

Senegal coach Pape Thiaw has been banned for five games and fined $100,000 and Senegalese and Moroccan players also received suspensions following a walk-off during a chaotic African Cup of Nations final

The Independent UK

China bans 73 persons from soccer for life in latest anti-corruption controversy

China has banned 73 persons from soccer for life and deducted points from nine top-tier clubs in its latest anti-corruption campaign

The Independent UK

Which USWNT Players Made Their Case Against Paraguay and Chile?

The U.S. women’s national team opened 2026 with a pair of big wins over South American opponents, but which players impressed most under Emma Hayes?

Sports Illustrated

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City confident of bouncing back despite Socceroo's move

Star defender Kai Trewin has departed for the MLS, but Melbourne City are confident they can bounce back from a horror 6-2 defeat to Macarthur FC.

AAP

Major League Soccer launches Walmart Saturday Showdown for 2026 season

The 2026 Major League season is set to get underway next month

The Independent UK

Mexico Soccer Field Massacre Raises Urgent Concern If Anywhere Is Safe Before the World Cup

At least 11 people were killed in a soccer field shooting in Mexico, raising fresh safety fears as the country prepares to co-host the World Cup.

International Business Times UK

11 Dead, 12 Injured in Horrific Mass Shooting at Soccer Field in Mexico - Here's Why

Gunmen storm a soccer field in Mexico, killing 11 and injuring 12. A chilling attack exposes the brutal reality of cartel violence.

International Business Times UK

Removing the US as World Cup host would be eminently sad – and entirely justified

A country where safety is under threat from federal violence on the streets is not fit to stage soccer’s showpiece event

The Guardian - US

Seven international footballers dodge FIFA ban after court intervention

Seven foreign-born players for Malaysia's national soccer team have been cleared to keep competing

The Independent UK

Ex-FIFA president joins those calling for boycott of World Cup in United States

Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter is backing a proposed fan boycott of World Cup matches in the United States because of the conduct of President Donald Trump and his administration at home and abroad

The Independent UK

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The Independent UK

Mexico investigates soccer field attack that killed at least 11 people

Authorities in Mexico are investigating an attack that killed 11 people and injured 12 others during a post-match gathering in central Mexico

The Independent UK

Morocco and Senegal pledge to stay friends and boost trade after Africa Cup soccer tensions

Morocco and Senegal are pledging to stay friends after their national soccer teams clashed in a chaotic final to the Africa Cup

Latin Times

11 Killed And Tens More Wounded In Soccer Field Massacre In Central Mexico

Salamanca Mayor Cesar Prieto said that more than 20 people were shot at a community event at a soccer field on Sunday.

FourFourTwo

'It’s the only way to do it for me. I wasn't brought up on using autocues or having scripted questions and things like that, you know?' Jeff Stelling launches new podcast - that comes with a twist

The former Soccer Saturday host has a new venture on the way

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The Guardian - US

A Saturday and a state killing: soccer as Minnesota is torn apart

On the whims of Fifa’s Peace Prize winner, a life usually so focused on sports has found anything but peace

The Guardian - UK

Michele Kang’s largesse for women’s football leaves Fifa open to bias claims

The multi-club owner’s sponsorship of Champions Cup creates a conflict of interest, whatever her motivation

The Independent UK

A girls’ soccer tournament drives HPV vaccine awareness in Zimbabwe

For a young girl, losing the soccer final 5-0 meant little compared to the goals of a tournament held in Zimbabwe to promote trust in cervical cancer vaccination

The Times of India

Mexico shooting: 11 killed in armed attack at soccer field in Guanajuato

At least 11 people were killed and 12 injured in a soccer field shooting in Salamanca, Guanajuato, on Sunday. Security forces are searching for the perpetrators. The incident occurred in a state already grappling with high homicide rates due to criminal group conflicts.

Sports Illustrated

‘Always Been My Dream’—U.S. Soccer Star Set for 2026 Winter Olympics

The assistant captain of Stanford’s women’s soccer team Sammy Smith is a dual-sport star heading to Italy in February.

The Independent UK

World Cup war games: Counter-drones, cyberattacks and stadium ICE raids top US security concerns as FIFA comes to town

The U.S. is expecting at least 5 million international visitors, not to mention the millions of soccer fans at home, to be on the move during the six-week tournament

Sports Illustrated

North American League Set to Trial Dramatic Soccer Rule Change

Arsène Wenger has suggested a shift in how the offside rule is applied.

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