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Graham Taylor, who managed the England football (soccer) team, as well as the major league clubs Watford and Aston Villa, has died at the age of 72.
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Toronto Football club fans endured a lot to make it to the MLS Cup this year. Unfortunately, however satisfying it is to make it to the big game, TFC came away empty handed.
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Technology based on global positioning systems can be used to assess the likelihood of injuries produced while people compete in soccer matches, according to a new study.
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Many types of sport, as well as everyday activities, carry the risk of head injuries. How to deal with head injuries and concussion requires care to avoid permanent damage. Scientists have been investigating the most effective therapies.
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A new report showcases a rapid rise in Americans viewing, traveling and spending for worldwide soccer matches. As more and more ticket holders across the EU are U.S. citizens, a shift in interest is strongly taking shape.
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England’s Football Association has demanded clarification from FIFA, following Sepp Blatter’s comments suggesting the vote for the 2018 World Cup had been fixed in favour of Russia.
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After holding group leader North Korea to a scoreless draw Thursday in Pyonyang, the Philippine Azkals gear up for a crucial showdown with Bahrain on Oct.13 in the FIFA World Cup qualifying games.
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The visiting Uzbekistan football team gave the Philippine Azkals a beating in their own backyard with a dominant 5-1 victory in the FIFA World Cup qualifiers Tuesday at Philippine Sports Stadium in Bocaue, Bulacan.
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Philippine celebrities and politicians have called on Filipino sports fans to support the Philippine football team Azkals in their crucial game against the superior Uzbekistan team at the Philippine Arena in Bulacan starting 8 p.m. Tuesday.
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The national football team of the Philippines is set to face Uzbekistan on Sept. 8 at the Philippine Arena in Bulacan for its third straight win in the ongoing World Cup Finals qualifiers.
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The Philippine national football team Azkals is gearing up for its third straight win in the qualifying round of the World Cup finals against Uzbekistan on Sept. 8 at the Philippine Sports Stadium in Bulacan, Philippines.
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Zurich -
Sepp Blatter, FIFA’s incumbent president emerged victorious against challenger Prince Ali Bin Al Hussein at Friday’s FIFA elective congress.
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Zurich -
Amid a slew of corruption allegations FIFA is due to elect its President today. Incumbent Sepp Blatter, whose position seemed impregnable just days ago, is challenged by Prince Ali Bin Al Hussein, vice-president of the Asian soccer confederation.
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Toronto -
Girl soccer has remained virtually absent in marginalized communities. But the game is finally finding traction at Toronto's West End, thanks to the pioneering efforts of Hanan Warsame, a young visionary ex-soccer player now turned coach.
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Los Angeles -
A U.C. Berkeley student athlete who was the subject of a frantic search after he disappeared from a fraternity party in Los Angeles early Saturday has been found dead, authorities said Monday.
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Persebaya Surabaya, Persires Bali Devata and PSIS Semarang have all received hefty fines for publishing confidential transfer data through Twitter.
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Fifa was thisclose to tidying up claims of shady bid practices on the parts of cities competing for the privilege of hosting the next two World Cups, only to have its lead investigator call the report "erroneous" just hours later.
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When two of the world’s best two clubs meet, a good match is always to be expected. But with the summer additions of South American superstars Luis Suarez and James Rodriguez, El Clasico has hit new heights.
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Sunderland -
Sunderland fans who travelled across the country to see their team humiliated by Southampton will have the price of their tickets refunded by the club.
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What was supposed to be a moment of elation quickly turned into one of great sadness, as an Indian footballer died after his acrobatic goal celebration went terribly wrong.
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It was a night that left many believing a new English star was born. Following one of the best individual performances since the turn of the millennium –– orchestrated by Lionel Messi –– 12 months prior, Arsenal received an opportunity at retribut
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The UK’s Deputy Prime Minister, Nick Clegg, has called for Russia to be stripped of its scheduled hosting of the 2018 World Cup soccer finals.
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As the conflict in the Middle East rages on, its effects seem to be felt everywhere. Hatred between both pro-Israel and pro-Palestine supporters is becoming more apparent throughout the world.
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Calls for doctors to have the last word on whether soccer players will return to the pitch have escalated after recent World Cup events.
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The whole world’s attention was on the FIFA World Cup in Brazil. The television ratings scored huge points during the games as a significant portion of world population turned their television on for the games.
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Niagara -
All of us are at least a little stunned when we see blatant flopping in soccer. A small team of Canadian filmmakers have made a video poking fun at the ridiculousness of a few fouls.
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The Algerian national football team has announced that it will donate the salary earned from the World Cup to the people of the Gaza Strip.
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Crushing. That's the only way to describe it for US soccer fans. Outclassed by Belgium all game, the United States had an incredible opportunity to win in regulation and whiffed right on the doorstep.
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World Cup fever is alive and well in the United States, as evidenced by a popular restaurant chain's decision to request a boycott of a well known and loved breakfast staple.
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Just over 24 hours from now, the United States Men's National Team will stare down the barrel of elimination for the first time at the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
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TFC's Julian de Guzman moves the ball between two Colorado Rapids midfielders JP Dhanoa
A TGSA girl working on her ball control skills. TGSA
Robbie Rogers Creative Commons
Henry keeps the ball away from Toronto FC forward Peri Marosevic John Lucero
Hanan Warsame with her TGSA team during the March Break festivities. TGSA
Toronto FC players jump on striker Danny Koevermans in celebration of his goal in the first half John Lucero
Fans cheer as Mexico's national football team arrives at a hotel in Santos, Sao Paulo, Brazil on June 7, 2014 Yuri Cortez, AFP
Football fans were saddened by the loss of Watford and England team manager Graham Taylor.
Fans celebrate at a Toronto FC game ChrisFizik
Koevermans (left) celebrates his game-tying goal in the 83rd minute on Saturday JP Dhanoa
Coach Hanan Warsame (Right) and the girls in a festive mood during the March Break celebrations. TGSA
Coach Hanan Warsame and her soccer passionate TGSA team. TGSA
Michel Morganella, right, a soccer player for Switzerland Wikimedia
Hanan Warsame and the girls in a festive mood during the March Break celebrations. TGSA
France, hosting Euro 2016, has been on high alert for possible terror strikes Denis Charlet, AFP/File
Puerto Rico's goalkeeper makes an acrobatic save on Tosaint Ricketts while the linesman raises his flag to signal offside John Lucero
England & Chelsea captain John Terry. Paulblank
Coach Hanan Warsame. TGSA
The World Cup trophy monggawei
TFC midfielder Torsten Frings sprints ahead of the Quakes defence to chase down a loose ball and take a shot on goal Karan Vyas
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