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Egypt Hopes To Continue Rise Of African Football With First-Ever World Cup Win Against New Zealand

by Associated Press Jun 24, 2026Jun 23, 2026

History is on the horizon for Egypt, a favorite in Sunday’s World Cup match against New Zealand.

African Soccer’s Showpiece Games are Never Far From Controversy. Here are Some of the Biggest

by Associated Press Mar 26, 2026Mar 24, 2026

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Racial Abuse of Black Players Spikes Early in European Soccer Season

by Associated Press Sep 18, 2025Sep 17, 2025

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Iñaki Williams Takes Pride in Being Athletic’s First Black Captain When ‘Far-Right is Fashionable’

by Associated Press Jul 31, 2025Jul 29, 2025

San Diegan Naomi Girma’s Stellar Defense Bolsters USWNT At The Paris Olympics

Aug 15, 2024Jan 6, 2025

Spanish Court Orders Prison Time For Soccer Fans Over Racist Abuse Toward Real Madrid Star Vinícius Jr.

Jun 11, 2024Jan 6, 2025

FIFA Wants Global Standard for Punishing Racist Abuse and Urges Players to Use Crossed Hands Sign

May 17, 2024Jan 6, 2025

Black Coaches Are Rare in Soccer. Is This Because of a Lack of Diversity in the Boardroom?

Mar 29, 2024Jan 6, 2025

Vinícius Still a Target for Racial Abuse Ahead of Spain’s ‘One Skin’ Game Against Brazil

Mar 28, 2024Jan 6, 2025

Former UK Soccer Club Official Criticized for ‘Lazy Stereotyping’ of Black Players

Mar 25, 2024Jan 6, 2025

Former Paris Saint-Germain Coach Christophe Galtier’s Trial Forces French Soccer to Face Racism Reckoning

Dec 21, 2023Jan 6, 2025

Soccer Needs to ‘Quickly’ Address Lack of Diversity in Leadership Roles, says Manchester United great Rio Ferdinand

Oct 18, 2023Jan 6, 2025