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Police say Australian World Cup player Volpato has allegedly tested positive for cocaine

Police say Australian World Cup player Volpato has allegedly tested positive for cocaine

The Associated Press  |  Updated July 24 - 5:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

Cristian Volpato, who represented Australia at the World Cup, has allegedly tested positive for cocaine and also for speeding, New South Wales state police said Friday.
IOC won't pursue its member Infantino over FIFA red-card ruling at World Cup

IOC won't pursue its member Infantino over FIFA red-card ruling at World Cup

Graham Dunbar, Associated Press  |  Posted July 24 - 11:08 a.m.  |  Save Story

IOC member and FIFA leader Gianni Infantino will not have to explain to the Olympic body how U.S. President Donald Trump helped to stop a player's ban at the World Cup.
Jürgen Klopp starts Germany coach job with talk of resigning

Jürgen Klopp starts Germany coach job with talk of resigning

James Ellingworth, Associated Press  |  Posted July 24 - 7:32 a.m.  |  Save Story

Jürgen Klopp made a punchy start to his new job as Germany coach Friday, laying out red lines he'd consider resigning over, even before his turnaround effort with a squad which failed yet again at the World Cup.
Spain coach De la Fuente says Argentina's conduct after World Cup final was 'unacceptable'

Spain coach De la Fuente says Argentina's conduct after World Cup final was 'unacceptable'

Graham Dunbar, Associated Press  |  Posted July 24 - 4:58 a.m.  |  Save Story

As FIFA investigates Argentina's conduct after the World Cup final, Spain coach Luis de la Fuente has described the incidents as "intolerable and unacceptable."
Man City signs England international Elliot Anderson for $155M

Man City signs England international Elliot Anderson for $155M

James Robson, Associated Press  |  Updated July 23 - 11:56 a.m.  |  Save Story

Manchester City officially completed the signing of England midfielder Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest on Thursday for a reported 116 million pounds ($155 million).
Italy in crisis: federation sounds out Pep Guardiola and Carlo Ancelotti for coach

Italy in crisis: federation sounds out Pep Guardiola and Carlo Ancelotti for coach

Daniella Matar, Associated Press  |  Posted July 23 - 8:39 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Italian soccer federation (FIGC) has talked to former Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola and Brazil boss Carlo Ancelotti about taking over the crisis-hit national team.
Trump role in World Cup red-card ruling for Balogun pushes Norway toward FIFA ethics complaint

Trump role in World Cup red-card ruling for Balogun pushes Norway toward FIFA ethics complaint

Graham Dunbar, Associated Press  |  Posted July 23 - 7:07 a.m.  |  Save Story

U.S. President Donald Trump's role in clearing Folarin Balogun from a mandatory one-game ban at the World Cup is set to provoke a formal complaint to FIFA ethics investigators.
France expected to announce Zinedine Zidane as its new coach early next week

France expected to announce Zinedine Zidane as its new coach early next week

The Associated Press  |  Posted July 23 - 3:58 a.m.  |  Save Story

France's new coach will be announced next Tuesday, when Zinedine Zidane is widely expected to replace Didier Deschamps.
Germany calls news conference as Klopp expected to be named coach

Germany calls news conference as Klopp expected to be named coach

The Associated Press  |  Posted July 23 - 3:24 a.m.  |  Save Story

The German soccer federation has called a news conference for Friday when it is expected to present Jürgen Klopp as the next national coach.
Son's big night lifts LAFC to 3-1 win over Real Salt Lake

Son's big night lifts LAFC to 3-1 win over Real Salt Lake

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted July 22 - 11:47 p.m.  |  Save Story

Son Heung-Min scored a goal, had a second assist on another, and delivered a cross that deflected in for a third as Los Angeles FC cruised to a 3-1 win over Real Salt Lake at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles.
Casemiro signs with Inter Miami, but MLS investigating the club for possible tampering

Casemiro signs with Inter Miami, but MLS investigating the club for possible tampering

The Associated Press  |  Posted July 22 - 11:08 a.m.  |  Save Story

Inter Miami announced the signing of Brazil midfielder and five-time Champions League winner Casemiro on Wednesday, and Major League Soccer is now investigating whether the reigning league champion engaged in tampering to get that deal done.
Southampton coach Eckert charged by FA over spying scandal that shocked English soccer

Southampton coach Eckert charged by FA over spying scandal that shocked English soccer

James Robson, Associated Press  |  Updated July 22 - 10:11 a.m.  |  Save Story

Southampton coach Tonda Eckert has been charged by the English Football Association for his part in the spying scandal that shocked English soccer last season.
World Cup final between Spain and Argentina watched by roughly 60 million on Fox and Telemundo

World Cup final between Spain and Argentina watched by roughly 60 million on Fox and Telemundo

David Brandt, Associated Press  |  Updated July 21 - 5:26 p.m.  |  Save Story

a complicated logistical undertaking that included three host nations, 16 stadiums, 48 teams, 104 games and endless opportunities for controversy on and off the soccer field.
Morgan Rogers 'so excited' after sealing British record $156.5M move from Aston Villa to Chelsea

Morgan Rogers 'so excited' after sealing British record $156.5M move from Aston Villa to Chelsea

The Associated Press  |  Updated July 21 - 3:55 p.m.  |  Save Story

The England World Cup forward Morgan Rogers completed his British transfer record move from Aston Villa to Premier League rival Chelsea on Tuesday.
Tebas: Infantino should resign for 'destroying the football industry'

Tebas: Infantino should resign for 'destroying the football industry'

Carlos Rodriguez, Associated Press  |  Updated July 21 - 1:47 p.m.  |  Save Story

Gianni Infantino should resign as head of FIFA for "destroying the football industry" by expanding international competitions, La Liga president Javier Tebas said Tuesday.
Messi returns to Argentina for rest after World Cup final loss to Spain

Messi returns to Argentina for rest after World Cup final loss to Spain

HernÁn Álvarez, Associated Press  |  Updated July 21 - 1:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

Lionel Messi arrived back in Argentina on Tuesday for a few days of rest following the World Cup final loss to Spain.
UEFA punishes Bulgarian club for fans' Nazi salutes and disorder at Europa League game

UEFA punishes Bulgarian club for fans' Nazi salutes and disorder at Europa League game

The Associated Press  |  Posted July 21 - 8:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

UEFA punished CSKA Sofia on Tuesday for fans' Nazi salutes and violent conduct at a Europa League game with a 50,000 euros ($57,000) fine and a ban on ticket sales.
Missing the World Cup? Relief is on the way next summer with the Women's World Cup in Brazil

Missing the World Cup? Relief is on the way next summer with the Women's World Cup in Brazil

Anne M. Peterson, Associated Press  |  Posted July 21 - 4:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

It's the women's turn now.
Topps to release a trading card of the photo of a young Messi holding infant Lamine Yamal

Topps to release a trading card of the photo of a young Messi holding infant Lamine Yamal

The Associated Press  |  Posted July 20 - 5:58 p.m.  |  Save Story

Topps is creating a trading card of what became a famous photo during the World Cup of Argentina's Lionel Messi holding Spain's Lamine Yamal, the company said Monday.
Best moments of the 2026 World Cup

Best moments of the 2026 World Cup

The Associated Press  |  Updated July 20 - 4:09 p.m.  |  Save Story

The World Cup produced hundreds of spectacular moments and The Associated Press covered all 104 games over 39 days in the United States, Canada and Mexico from every angle.