YAOUNDE, Cameroon—Cameroon authorities have blamed a deadly stadium crush at the African Cup of Nations tournament on a “massive” influx of ticketless fans who arrived late to a game involving the host team and tried to force their way in to avoid security checks and COVID-19 screening. In response, the government ordered 250 extra police…
Brentford Gives Eriksen Comeback Chance; City Signs Alvarez
With a thumbs up to the camera, Christian Eriksen revealed the team for his return to soccer, almost eight months after collapsing from cardiac arrest at the European Championship. “I’m happy to announce that I’ve signed for Brentford Football Club,” Eriksen said in Monday’s social media video. “I can’t wait to get started.” It will…
Canada’s Coach Herdman Praises Team’s Leadership and Self-Belief
Canada remained atop and unbeaten in the after an impressive 2-0 win over second-place United States on Jan. 30 in Hamilton, Ontario.
Canada Downs US to Continue Winning Ways in Impressive World Cup Qualifying Run
HAMILTON—Cyle Larin shot his way into the record book and Canada continued its march towards Qatar 2022 with a 2-0 win over the U.S. in CONCACAF World Cup qualifying play Sunday. The 40th-ranked Canadians went ahead early with an opportune goal through Larin and then stood their ground, bending but not breaking as the 11th-ranked…
USMNT Control El Salvador 1–0 for Crucial World Cup Qualification Points
Antonee Robinson was heroic scoring the only goal the USMNT would need to defeat the El Salvador National Soccer Team on Thursday night at Lower.com Field in Columbus, Ohio. The win placed the U.S. squad in second place in World Cup regional qualifying with 18 points, one behind Canada. They will travel to play Canada Sunday to…
Death Toll Rises to 8 in Cameroon Stadium Crush; 38 Injured
YAOUNDE, Cameroon—Eight people have now died after a stampede outside a game at the African Cup of Nations soccer tournament in Cameroon, as witnesses blamed security officials for errors while news footage showed fans climbing over fences earlier to bypass checks and get into the stadium. Another seven people are in serious condition in the…
At Least 6 Reported Dead in Crush at African Cup Soccer Game
YAOUNDE, Cameroon—At least six people died in a crush outside a stadium hosting a game at Africa’s top soccer tournament in Cameroon on Monday, a local government official said, realizing fears over the capacity of the Central African country to stage the continent’s biggest sports event. Naseri Paul Biya, the governor of the central region…
Australia’s Football Coach Tests Positive to COVID-19 Ahead of World Cup Qualifier
Socceroos Coach Graham Arnold has tested positive to COVID-19 ahead of Australia’s World Cup qualifier against Vietnam on Jan.27. Football Australia confirmed in a media release on Sunday that Arnold, who is fully vaccinated and received a booster shot ten days ago, is currently isolating in Melbourne after returning the positive COVID-19 result. Football Australia…
Brazil’s Pele Released From Hospital After Tumor Treatment
SAO PAULO—Brazilian soccer great Pele was discharged from hospital on Thursday after undergoing two days of treatment for cancer, the Sao Paulo clinic that treated him said. Pele, who had a colon tumor removed last year, has been undergoing chemotherapy in the months since. The 81-year old was admitted to hospital on Wednesday and “was…
Real Madrid Holds Off Barcelona in Spanish Supercopa 3–2
Real Madrid needed “extra-time” to defeat FC Barcelona 3–2, in the 196th match-up of “El Clasico” for the semi-final of Supercopa de Espana. It was played on Wednesday evening in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; which is the 5th venue to ever to host the famed match-up. Madrid has won five straight Classicos, their longest streak was…
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