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USMNT dealt major crisis months before 2026 FIFA World Cup
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USMNT dealt major crisis months before 2026 FIFA World Cup

The USMNT is in crisis mode just two months before the 2026 FIFA World Cup after one of the soccer team’s top executives announced his departure. American star Christian Pulisic and Team USA are closing in on a monumental World…

Apr 14
2 min
Former French soccer president Jean-Pierre Escalettes dies at age 90
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Former French soccer president Jean-Pierre Escalettes dies at age 90

Jean-Pierre Escalettes, a former president of the French Football Federation, has died. “Jean-Pierre Escalettes dedicated his entire life to our sport, which he served with passion, humanity, and loyalty,” the FFF said, sending “its sincerest and warmest thoughts to his family (and) loved ones.” D

Apr 14
2 min
USSF sporting director quits to take Saudi role
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USSF sporting director quits to take Saudi role

Matt Crocker quit as sporting director of the U.S. Soccer Federation on Tuesday, just two months ahead of the World Cup, to take a new job in Saudi Arabia.

Apr 14
1 min
New trial begins in Argentina over soccer great Diego Maradona's death
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New trial begins in Argentina over soccer great Diego Maradona's death

A second criminal trial over Argentine soccer legend Diego Maradona's death is to begin Tuesday after the original proceedings were voided.

Apr 14
2 min
Matt Crocker quits as US Soccer Federation sporting director, just 2 months before World Cup
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Matt Crocker quits as US Soccer Federation sporting director, just 2 months before World Cup

Matt Crocker quit as sporting director of the U.S. Soccer Federation on Tuesday, just two months ahead of the World Cup, to take a new job in Saudi Arabia. The USSF said Crocker was leaving to pursue an unidentified international soccer opportunity, and a person familiar with the decision, speaking

Apr 14
2 min
U.S. Soccer sporting director Matt Crocker departs two months ahead of World Cup
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U.S. Soccer sporting director Matt Crocker departs two months ahead of World Cup

U.S. Soccer sporting director Matt Crocker has left his position with immediate effect, the federation announced on Tuesday, April 14.

Apr 14
2 min
Matt Crocker quits as US Soccer Federation sporting director, just 2 months before World Cup
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Matt Crocker quits as US Soccer Federation sporting director, just 2 months before World Cup

Matt Crocker quit as sporting director of the U.S. Soccer Federation on Tuesday, just two months ahead of the World Cup, to take a new job in Saudi Arabia. The USSF said Crocker was leaving to pursue an unidentified international soccer opportunity, and a person familiar with the decision, speaking

Apr 14
3 min
US Soccer sporting director Matt Crocker leaves for role with Saudi Arabia
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US Soccer sporting director Matt Crocker leaves for role with Saudi Arabia

US Soccer sporting director Matt Crocker will be leaving his post with less than two months to go until the 2026 World Cup, US Soccer announced on Tuesday. The Guardian can also confirm FOX Sports’ earlier reporting that Crocker is taking up a similar role with the Saudi Arabia football federation.

Apr 14
2 min
New trial over Diego Maradona's death resumes in Argentina against 7 health care professionals
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New trial over Diego Maradona's death resumes in Argentina against 7 health care professionals

The trial of seven health care professionals accused of negligence in the death of soccer great Diego Maradona resumed on Tuesday, nearly a year after the original proceedings collapsed when a presiding judge stepped down after appearing in a documentary about the case. The negligence case centers

Apr 14
3 min
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