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USWNT win bronze in goal fest vs. Aussies

The U.S. women's national soccer team will head home from the 2021 Tokyo Olympics with its first-ever bronze medal after beating Australia 4-3. Megan Rapinoe and Carli Lloyd each scored twice and the USA survived a feisty Matildas comeback.

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Canada women's Olympic soccer: How to watch Sinclair & Co.

The Canada women's national soccer team will be hoping it can take the next step after two consecutive bronze-medal finishes by advancing to the 2021 Tokyo Summer Olympics gold-medal match.

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Final Olympic game for Rapinoe, Lloyd? Stars address future

If the 2021 bronze medal match was their final Olympics appearance, Megan Rapinoe and Carli Lloyd made it a memorable one with two spectacular goals each. Neither player has made a definitive statement on her future with the USWNT.

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USA goes for soccer bronze vs. Aussies

The U.S. women's national team will look to salvage a bronze medal from these 2021 Tokyo Olympics when it takes on Australia, which is playing its first-ever medal-round match at the Olympics.

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Borg: Why Mexico's soccer gold medal dream ended vs. Brazil

Mexico pushed Brazil to a penalty-kick shootout, but ultimately fell short. Its usual dazzling attack at these Olympics was absent in the semifinal, and a coach's decision and subpar performance from the subs did them in.

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Canada stuns USWNT in semifinal

The U.S. women's national soccer team was upset by long-time rivals Canada in an Olympic soccer semifinal, sending Canada to the gold-medal match and the USA to play for bronze.

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USA upsets Mexico, wins 2021 Gold Cup

The U.S. men's national soccer team pulled off the upset win over a near full-strength Mexico on a dramatic set-piece goal with three minutes left before a penalty-kick shootout.

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USA vs. Canada: Another epic Olympic soccer semi?

The U.S. women's national team will face Canada in the semifinals of the 2021 Olympics. The last time that happened was 2012 and the USA prevailed in a wild 4-3 extra-time finish.

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Is Mexico the best team at the Olympics? Brazil in semis is biggest test

Mexico sent a powerful message to the rest of the semifinalists at the 2021 Olympics with a 6-3 thumping of South Korea in the quarterfinals.

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USA vs. Canada set to be another Olympic soccer classic

When the USWNT and CanWNT meet in the knockout stages of the Olympics, they've been tight affairs that have required extra time to determine a winner. The prize at stake could turn the latest meeting into another Olympic classic.

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USWNT advance to semis after PK shootout

The U.S. women's national soccer team faces attacking powerhouse Netherlands in a rematch of the 2019 Women's World Cup final. An Olympic semifinal spot is up for grabs.

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USMNT's Gold Cup semi win gives Berhalter plenty to think about

The USMNT was far from convincing in its 1-0 Gold Cup semifinal win over Qatar, and head coach Gregg Berhalter will have plenty to chew on after watching his substitutes have to pull off the result.

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USMNT one step away from Gold Cup final

The U.S. men's national soccer team is one win away from its 12th Gold Cup final, but it will have to get through a tough semifinal opponent in Asian champion Qatar, which is also the highest scoring team in the tournament.

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Why did Qatar play in the Gold Cup?

The reigning Asian champions are in the semifinals of the 2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup, which is the regional competition for national teams in North America, Central America and the Caribbean. Here's how they ended up in the tournament.

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It's medal match or bust for Mexico at Olympics

El Tri played a tidy 3-0 win in a professional performance against a weak South Africa side. Now that it's facing South Korea in the quarterfinals, the minimum expectation is that Mexico is playing in a medal match on August 6 or August 7.

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Did Canada's coach make the right decision to rest starters?

Canada women's Olympic soccer coach Bev Priestman has been second-guessed for resting a handful of key starting players and missing out on an opportunity to potentially overtake Great Britain for first place in Group E.

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USWNT can clinch QF berth vs. Australia

With a win or draw, the USWNT can clinch a berth into the 2021 Olympic women's soccer quarterfinals as the second-place team in Group G. But a loss to No. 9-ranked Australia could complicate qualification.

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Canada women face Team GB for 1st place

The Canadian women's national team can gain a favorable quarterfinal matchup by finishing in first place in Group E with a win against Great Britain. But the British have been one of the best teams thus far and have yet to concede a goal.

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Canada run to Gold Cup semis is no fluke

The Canadian men's national soccer team showed it has what it takes to be one of the top teams in CONCACAF with a dominant performance against Costa Rica. A showdown with Mexico awaits in the semis.

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Borg: USMNT on the rise; Gold Cup semi berth is just reward

The USMNT continues to get key performances from unlikely players at the 2021 Gold Cup. Now it finds itself in the semifinals after a 1-0 win over Jamaica on a late Matthew Hoppe goal. Qatar is up next.

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Gold Cup 2021 schedule: Semis are set

The 16 national teams that started the CONCACAF Gold Cup are down to four. The semifinals are set and so is the path to the title that will go to the best team in North America, Central America and the Caribbean. The final will be held in Las Vegas on Aug. 1.

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Mexico loses, but Olympic medal chase is still on

Mexico got a dose of reality after the high of beating France in its men's Olympic opener. A loss to Japan leaves several takeaways that should serve the team well for the rest of the Tokyo Olympics.

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Why Canada's win over Chile bodes well for gold medal chase

The Canadian national team's win was a narrow one, but there was plenty of good to come out of the 2-1 victory over Chile with a matchup against Great Britain looming to close out Group E.

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USWNT responds by crushing New Zealand 6-1

The U.S. women's national soccer team delivered the response everyone was expecting after their shocking 3-0 loss to Sweden. Now the USWNT is firmly in control of second place in Group G and can lock it up with a win or draw against Australia.

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Updated women's Olympic soccer standings & results

Catch up on all the latest standings and results from the Olympic soccer tournament at the 2021 Tokyo Games and find out which eight nations will advance to the knockout rounds which kick off on July 30.

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Mexico proves why it will contend for soccer gold

Oddsmakers didn't rate El Tri among the candidates to win the soccer gold medal at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics. After thumping France 4-1 in their opening group game, the Mexicans showed they will be a force to be reckoned with in Japan.

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Borg: Six reasons why U.S. soccer lost big to Sweden

It's a result that's left many baffled: How did the U.S. women's national team manage to suffer its most lopsided Olympic loss in the history of the competition? It was a combination of factors that led to one of the most embarrassing losses in the program's history.

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USWNT thrashed by Sweden in soccer opener 3-0

The opening group-stage match of any tournament is important, but the U.S. women's national soccer team's Olympic showdown in Tokyo vs. world No. 5-ranked Sweden feels as if there's more than just three points riding on it. SN will provide live updates and highlights from what promises to be a memorable event.

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Canada off to strong start in women's soccer

Canada's women's Olympic soccer team earned a 1-1 draw against the host nation Japan in an eventful opening match. The overwhelming sensation is that it could've probably come away with a win.

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CONCACAF Gold Cup: Standings & scores

Sixteen nations are vying for the title of best national team in North America, Central America and the Caribbean (CONCACAF). Mexico is the favorite to repeat as champion, with the USA expected to challenge for the trophy that will be awarded Aug. 1 in Las Vegas.

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USWNT Olympic soccer roster for Tokyo 2021

The U.S. women's national soccer team is heading to the 2021 Tokyo Olympics with all its stars. A loaded 22-player roster will be seeking to win the USA's record fifth Olympic soccer gold medal and first since 2012.

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Best bets to win women's soccer Olympic gold

The oddsmakers confirm what everyone knows: The U.S. women's national soccer team is the favorite to win the Olympic gold in Tokyo. But just because there's a clear-cut front-runner, that doesn't mean there aren't interesting ways to bet the women's Olympic soccer tournament.

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USMNT beat Canada to win Gold Cup group

The U.S. men's national soccer team got the win it needed against Canada to overtake its neighbor and claim the top spot in Group B. Both teams advance to the quarterfinals, where they will face Jamaica or Costa Rica, depending on the final standings in Group C.

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Ted Lasso's show of support for England trio

Jason Sudeikis showed up at the "Ted Lasso" Season 2 premiere event in West Hollywood with a T-shirt supporting Marcus Rashford, Bukayo Saka and Jadon Sancho, three England players subjected to racist abuse after the Euro 2021 final against Italy.

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Canada's magical run continues in Gold Cup

The Canadian men's national soccer team extended its team-record winning streak in a 4-1 Gold Cup group-stage victory over Haiti. The result set up Canada for a massive showdown against the USA in a Group B finale.

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USMNT puts on a show: New faces impress

The U.S. men's national team was impressive in a 6-1 throttling of Martinique in the Gold Cup group stage. A new lineup and formation brought about an attacking verve that will have fans excited again about the prospects of winning the tournament.

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Homophobic chant at Mexico matches: Three-step protocol used to address it

CONCACAF has adopted a three-step protocol established by FIFA to deal with the use of a homophobic chant by a segment of Mexico national team supporters at Gold Cup matches. In addition to ejecting fans who use the chant, the steps include pausing, suspending or even abandoning matches.

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The homophobic chant that has Mexico in trouble with FIFA

Mexico's soccer federation has been disciplined on multiple occasions by FIFA for the chanting of a homophobic slur by national team fans, and the punishments have gotten heftier. Federation officials, organizers and soccer's governing bodies are adopting numerous efforts to stamp out the discriminatory chant from the game once and for all.

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How Arsenal found a way to lose its preseason opener

Supporters of the Gunners will be having deja-vu after seeing many of the same issues from last season resurface in the first game of preseason against Scotland's Hibernian.

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Latest in case of racist abuse suffered by England players

England captain Harry Kane has been the latest voice in soccer, sports and government to condemn the racist abuse directed at his teammates Bukayo Saka, Jadon Sancho and Marcus Rashford on social media in the wake of the penalty-kick shootout loss to Italy.

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Italy beat England in PK shootout

The Italians are European champions after they triumphed in a penalty kick shootout. Gigi Donnarumma emerged as the hero. It was another dreaded shootout for England, as it failed to convert on three straight attempts. The penalties were needed after a 1-1 draw in 120 minutes at Wembley Stadium in London.

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Gold Cup: USMNT beats Haiti, but needs more to contend

The U.S. men's national team got a valuable 1-0 win against Haiti in its 2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup opener, but it's going to need be a lot more dangerous and score a few more goals if it's going to make a deep run at the continental title.

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Euro 2021 top scorer: Ronaldo wins Golden Boot

Cristiano Ronaldo topped the goal-scoring charts at Euro 2021: Updated rankings and tiebreakers in the race for the coveted award.

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England vs. Italy: Is it finally coming home?

England has been waiting 55 years for the chance to play in a major international tournament final. And it will be doing it at home in London's Wembley Stadium against a vaunted Italy side that hasn't lost in 33 matches. The stage is set for an epic finale to Euro 2021.

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Finally! Argentina, Messi beat Brazil, win Copa America

Lionel Messi and Argentina beat their nemesis Brazil 1-0 in a tense 2021 Copa America final at the Maracana in Rio de Janeiro. It's Messi's first major trophy with the Argentina senior national team and it ended a 28-year Copa America drought for the Albiceleste.

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Copa America 2021: Argentina campeon

The 10 South American countries are down to the two heavyweights at the 2021 Copa America: It will be Brazil vs. Argentina in the final that every neutral wanted to see on Saturday, July 10 at the Maracana.

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Brazil vs. Argentina: Rivals battle for Copa America

It's the Copa America final that neutrals wanted to see: Brazil vs. Argentina at the legendary Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro. Lionel Messi will be looking to help Argentina win its first Copa America since 1993, while Brazil and Neymar is chasing its 10th all-time title.

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MLS player declines vaccination, leading to trade

In what is believed to be the first player trade in North American sports related to a player's vaccination status, veteran MLS forward Erik Hurtado was traded by CF Montreal to the Columbus Crew.

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Girl gets Mount's England jersey - her reaction is priceless

Whichever side you stand on in the penalty debate after England vs. Denmark, we can all agree that the moment a girl receives Mason Mount's jersey was the very best from that Euro semifinal.

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Why England's penalty was so controversial

England's game-winning goal that sent it to the Euro 2021 final was the subject of fierce debate: Was it a dive by Raheem Sterling? How about the laser pointed at Kasper Schmeichel? And the second ball on the field?

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Borg: Messi talking trash? It happened in Copa America

We saw a side of Lionel Messi we don't usually see: He was trash-talking Colombia — and a former teammate — during the penalty kick shootout that decided the Copa America semifinal. Emotions were running high.

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Euro 2021: Extra time, penalty-kick shootout rules

Regulation draws during the Euro 2021 knockout stages will be decided by extra time and a penalty-kick shootout if necessary. Teams also get an extra substitution in extra time.

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Euro updated odds: England favorite to beat Italy

The oddsmakers like England as the favorite to win Euro 2021 after the Three Lions qualified to their first-ever Euro final by beating Denmark. The English will host Italy at Wembley Stadium in London.

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England chasing history vs. Denmark

England will look to advance to the first Euro final in its national team's history when it faces surprise side Denmark in the Euro 2021 semifinal. The match will be played on England's home turf at Wembley Stadium in London.

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Borg: Will Messi, Argentina make the final?

Brazil star Neymar says he wants to face Lionel Messi and Argentina in the final. First, the Argentines will have to get past Colombia in a Copa America semifinal in Brasilia.

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Italy vs. Spain for a spot in the Euro final

Italy, unbeaten in 32 straight matches, is the slight favorite in a Euro 2021 semifinal against a Spain team that has been building momentum throughout the tournament.

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USWNT sends message ahead of Olympic quest

The U.S. women's national soccer team made a statement against Mexico in its final tune-up match before the Olympics. The 4-0 win, with all goals scored in the first half, was a show of its world-class soccer might.

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MLS investigation into alleged racial abuse incident proves inconclusive

The Portland Timbers alleged that a Minnesota United player directed a discriminatory word toward Timbers midfielder Diego Chara. MLS conducted an investigation which ultimately proved inconclusive.

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Copa America: Semifinals are set

The 2021 Copa America is being held in Brazil from June 13 to July 10. Neymar's Brazil and Lionel Messi's Argentina are the favorites for the title, but talented sides like Colombia and Peru are also a threat to win it.

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Copa America 2021 bracket: Updated matchups

The 2021 Copa America is in the knockout stages. Follow along as teams advance all the way to the final on Saturday, July 10.

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Moultrie, 15, youngest to make NSWL debut

Olivia Moultrie, 15, became the youngest player in NWSL history when she debuted for Portland Thorns FC against Racing Louisville FC.

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Brazil aim to avoid upset vs. Chile

Brazil will be the overwhelming favorite when it faces Chile in a 2021 Copa America quarterfinal in Rio de Janeiro. Chile will need to play the perfect game to prevent Brazil from continuing its march to a 10th Copa America title on home soil.

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Can moms bring kids to Olympics? Alex Morgan still waiting to find out

U.S. women's soccer star Alex Morgan is seeking clarification from organizers whether she can bring her 1-year-old daughter, Charlie, to the Olympic Games in Tokyo.

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Magical night for Heath, USWNT: Takeaways

Tobin Heath wasted little time leaving her mark in her first match for the U.S. women's national soccer team since Nov. 27, 2020. She scored 52 seconds after coming off the bench, adding an exclamation mark to the USWNT's emphatic Olympic tuneup win over Mexico.

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Davies, Larin lead Canada into Gold Cup

Stars Alphonso Davies and Cyle Larin highlight the 23-man roster selected by John Herdman for the 2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup which kicks off on July 10.

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Full breakdown of USMNT's Gold Cup roster

Head coach Gregg Berhalter spoke candidly with media about the reasons he chose some players over others for the CONCACAF Gold Cup. But he dismissed any notion that it was an experimental roster.

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Euro 2021 quarterfinals are set

The Euro 2021 quarterfinals will be played over two days (July 2 and 3), and there will be some heavyweight showdowns with only four teams that will be left standing.

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Borg: Can England finally beat Germany in a big spot?

England host Germany in a Euro 2021 Round of 16 battle that promises to be memorable: The winner will be considered to have a favorable path to the final, while the loser's Euro campaign will be considered an abject failure. The stakes are high.

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Wildest day in Euros history: Why fans will never forget Monday

Soccer fans have never experienced back-to-back matches in a major competition with the goals, drama and plot twists offered up by Spain vs. Croatia and France vs. Switzerland at Euro 2021. If you experienced it in real time, Monday was a day you'll never forget. Here's why.

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Euro howlers: 7 goalkeeper blunders we won't forget

Euro 2021 has seen an unusual number of goalkeeper errors committed by some of the best netminders in the world. We have enough to rank seven of them.

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Swiss eye Euro upset vs. France

Switzerland is aiming to author the biggest upset at Euro 2021 when the Nati take on tournament favorite and defending World Cup champions France at the National Arena in Bucharest, Romania.

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Borg: Ronaldo kicks armband: Was this his final Euros?

Cristiano Ronaldo was visibly dejected after his country's elimination at the hands of Belgium in the Round of 16 of Euros 2021. He threw and kicked the captain's armband in what may have been his final career Euro appearance.

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Dutch meet Czechs for QF berth

The Netherlands are the favorites to get past the Czech Republic in the Euro 2021 Round of 16 on Sunday. The Dutch still sport a perfect record after the group stage, but they'll have their work cut out for them to break through the Czech resistance.

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Euro 2021: Bracket, schedule & TV for Round of 16

Follow the Euro 2021 knockout rounds with the complete tournament bracket and schedule spanning the Round of 16 to the final on July 11 at Wembley Stadium.

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Who dares wake up Messi on his birthday?

Lionel Messi's Argentina teammates gave the world soccer superstar a surprise birthday wake-up call with bags of gifts and a birthday song. Messi, who turns 34, shared the video with his 221 million followers on Instagram.

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Euro third-place rules: How best 3rd-place teams advance

The four best third-place teams will advance to the knockout stage of Euro 2021. Here's how they are determined and who's in the running to join the other teams in the Round of 16.

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Updated Euro 2021 group scenarios: How each team advanced

Here's your handy guide to follow everything that happened in the final group stage matches at Euro 2021. A total of 16 of the 24 participating teams advanced to the knockout rounds.

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Euro 2021 Round of 16: Knockout matches are set

The Euro Round of 16 matchups are beginning to take shape as the group stage comes to a close. Check out all the matchups, dates and times as teams clinch their spots.

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The 2021 Euros feature 24 teams vying for the European Championship for national teams. The tournament started off with a round-robin group stage followed by knockout rounds through the final on July 11. Check out the latest standings and results.

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Euro tiebreakers: How groups were decided

Goal difference is not the first tiebreaker if teams are even on points. Here is the complete step-by-step list of Euro 2021 tiebreakers, straight from the tournament regulations.

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Sinclair headlines Canada Olympic roster

Canada women's national team head coach Bev Priestman has named an 18-player roster for the Tokyo Olympics with the goal of leading the team to its first gold-medal match.

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Hungary celebrate goal vs. France by trashing reporter's table

No one was expecting Hungary to be the first to score against world champions France. When Attila Fiola came up with a goal, he got a bit carried away with the celebration.

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Premier League team-by-team schedules

See your club's schedule for the 2021-22 Premier League season, including updated dates, times and TV information.

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EPL schedule release: Opening day matchups

The English Premier League 2021-2022 season will open on Saturday, August 14 with Manchester City traveling to face Tottenham and Manchester United hosting Leeds United

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Canada ousts Haiti, advance in World Cup qualifying

The Canada men's national soccer team is just one step away from the 2022 World Cup after ousting Haiti to advance to the final round of CONCACAF World Cup Qualifying.

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How to watch: Canada vs. Haiti

The Canada men's national soccer team can lock up its place in the final round of CONCACAF World Cup qualifying when it faces Haiti at SeatGeek Stadium in Chicago.

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Did he bite him? Biting incident at Euros

In the massive Group F match between Germany and France at the Euros, it appeared that Antonio Rudiger bit France star Paul Pogba in the back.

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Must-watch: Incredible Messi free kick

Lionel Messi kicked off his 2021 Copa America with some Messi magic. His picture-perfect free kick goal just before halftime gave Argentina the lead against Chile in their opening group game.

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Denmark: It was not our wish to play

Another member of the Denmark national team has expressed his disappointment that UEFA gave the team just two options to resume the match against Finland in the wake of Christian Eriksen's collapse.

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Canada meet Brazil in Olympic tuneup

The Canada women's national soccer team face Brazil in a high-profile friendly matchup in Cartagena, Spain. The match will help manager Bev Priestman finalize her roster for the Tokyo Olympics.

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Canada shows vs. Haiti that it's ready for next step

Canada got the qualifying result it needed in Haiti to set up Tuesday's second leg. A win or draw next week will send the CanMNT to the final round of CONCACAF World Cup qualifying for the first time in over 20 years.

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Canada face Haiti in World Cup qualifier

The Canada men's national soccer team will travel to Port-au-Prince, Haiti for the first leg of a two-game World Cup qualifying series against the Haitians. The second leg will be played on Tuesday, June 15 outside Chicago.

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Goals an issue in Canada's Olympic tuneup

The Canadian women's national soccer team couldn't find the breakthrough goal against a stout Czech Republic side, which held on for the 0-0 draw.

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Euro 2021 Schedule: All the dates, times & TV

The UEFA European Championship, also known as the Euros or Euro 2021, will feature 24 nations battling over an entire month for the crown of best team on the continent.

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The USMNT is back: Final takeaways, grades from milestone camp

The US men's national soccer team closed out its Nations League camp with an exclamation mark in a 4-0 win against Costa Rica. Head coach Gregg Berhalter will have gleaned plenty from the two weeks with his first team: Things turned out better than anyone could have expected.

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All-Stars from MLS, Liga MX to face off

All-Star teams from Major League Soccer and Liga MX will face off for the first time on Aug. 25 at Banc of California Stadium in Los Angeles.

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Canada Player Grades: Gamble pays off

Canada manager John Herdman put out a new formation and a fresh starting lineup in the biggest game of the qualifying cycle, and his team responded. Several players put up quality performances against an experienced Suriname team that threatened early.

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Canada wins, advances to next round

Canada men's national soccer team faced Suriname at SeatGeek Stadium just outside Chicago needing a win or draw to keep its World Cup dream alive — and they won in a rout.

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How Chelsea can land coveted Haaland

Reports in England claim that Chelsea are looking to reach a deal with Borussia Dortmund for Erling Haaland this summer in order to secure his transfer next summer.

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Stakes are high for Canada tonight

The Canada men's national soccer team needs a win or draw in a tricky first round finale against Suriname in Chicago. A loss would see Canada officially eliminated from contention to advance to the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

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U.S. defender targeted with racist abuse

USMNT starting central defender Mark McKenzie revealed that he was the target of racist abuse on social media after the USA's 3-2 win over Mexico in the CONCACAF Nations League final.

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Why everyone's still talking about USA-Mexico

The USA vs. Mexico final of the CONCACAF Nations League was one of the wildest games you'll ever see. The incidents were many and the emotions ran the gamut. Here's why everyone's still talking about it the day after.

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Fan who hit Reyna in head is arrested, banned

U.S. men's national soccer team star Gio Reyna was struck in the head by a projectile thrown by a fan in Sunday's CONCACAF Nations League final. That fan has been arrested, banned and faces criminal charges in relation to the incident, according to stadium officials.

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England fans still booing own players

England national team fans booed their own players for kneeling prior to the friendly match against Romania on Sunday.

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Canada's road to 2022 World Cup is about to get tougher

With Aruba out of the way after a 7-0 win, the road to the 2022 FIFA World Cup for Canada's men's national soccer team is only getting tougher. First up is a Tuesday match against a long-time minnow, Suriname, that is now aiming to compete for a World Cup berth. If Canada loses the game, they will be eliminated from World Cup contention.

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CPL to kick off season June 26

The Canadian Premier League announced that it will kick off its season on June 26 with the first 32 matches held in a bubble in Winnipeg.

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Canada wins big, nets 7 in qualifier

The Canadian national team took care of business against Aruba with a 7-0 victory and now set their sights on the decisive finale of their first-round World Cup qualifying group against Suriname on Tuesday in Chicago. A win or tie against Suriname and Canada advance into the next round.

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Canada need a win tonight in World Cup quest

The Canadian men's national team is seeking a decisive victory in a FIFA World Cup qualifier against Aruba on Saturday night in Bradenton, Florida. With a win, Canada will move to the top of Group B in CONCACAF qualifying and they will be in the driver's seat ahead of the group finale against Suriname on Tuesday, June 8 in Chicago.

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Mexico advance to final on PKs

Mexico defeat Costa Rica in their CONCACAF Nations League semifinal. Up next is a final against their eternal foes.

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Dempsey was all swagger as USMNT TV analyst

Clint Dempsey had U.S. soccer fans clamoring for more after his performance as a studio analyst on CBS Sports Network's coverage of the men's national team's match against Honduras in Denver.

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U.S. nets late winner, reaches Nations League final

The U.S. men's national soccer team is heading to the CONCACAF Nations League final after beating Honduras 1-0 on a last-minute goal by Jordan Siebatcheu. The Americans will face Mexico or Costa Rica in the final.

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Why Conte would be a huge get for Spurs

Multiple reports state that Tottenham Hotspur are in advanced discussions with in-demand Italian manager Antonio Conte to take over the club. Should Conte land the job, it could be the move that takes Spurs to title-contending status.

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USMNT player watings: Who shined (and who didn't) vs. Switzerland

The USMNT played its final match before Thursday's CONCACAF Nations League semifinal against Honduras. The 2-1 loss to Switzerland had its positives, but the performance also raised questions.

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Pulisic, Chelsea win Champions League title

Chelsea pulled off the upset in the UEFA Champions League final, beating English Premier League champions Manchester City 1-0 in a compelling match. Christian Pulisic became the first US national team player to appear in a final and nearly scored.

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ManCity's Zack Steffen: Penalty specialist

Zack Steffen became the first U.S. male player to win the English Premier League with Manchester City. He hopes to add the UEFA Champions League to that trophy case. If the match against Chelsea goes to penalties, we could see him in action.

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Pulisic makes history, first USMNT player in Champions League final

Christian Pulisic became the first USMNT player to appear in a UEFA Champions League final after coming off the bench against Manchester City. Chelsea would go on to win the match 1-0, their second-ever Champions League trophy.

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Pulisic left out of Chelsea lineup for Champions League final

Christian Pulisic was left out of the Chelsea starting lineup by manager Thomas Tuchel for the UEFA Champions League final against Manchester City, but he came off the bench in Porto.

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Rich get richer: Real story of the Champions League final

Chelsea and Manchester City built super clubs over more than a decade. Their investments, spending power and their ability to develop talent have made them world forces and they don't look to be slowing down any time soon.

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Your 2021 Champions League Final cheat sheet

Here is a complete guide to the 2021 UEFA Champions League final between Chelsea and Manchester City, including the start time and channel for viewers in Canada plus updated betting odds.

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Kickoff time & broadcast info for Champions League final

The 2021 UEFA Champions League final between Manchester City and Chelsea will be broadcast in English and Spanish in the USA. The CBS and Univision broadcasts can also be streamed on fuboTV, Paramount+ and TUDN.TV

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Champions League prize money: Big $$$ on the line

The UEFA Champions League is the most lucrative cup competition in the world and the finalists will reap the biggest cash infusion of the tournament: a cool $23.18 million will go to the winner between Manchester City and Chelsea.

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Max is back: Allegri takes reins at Juventus

Massimiliano Allegri officially made his return to Juventus, two years after his first stint in charge. He takes over for Andrea Pirlo, who will not be returning after one year at the helm.

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Pirlo out as Juventus manager

Italian giants Juventus officially announced that Andrea Pirlo would not be returning to the club after a debut season as head coach that saw the team miss out on the UEFA Champions League and Serie A championship.

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Liverpool sign new center back

Liverpool FC addressed a key need by acquiring 22-year-old RB Leipzig center back Ibrahima Konate. The France Under-21 international will boost a squad that was decimated by injuries to its defensive corps.

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Top candidates for Real Madrid job

After the departure of Zinedine Zidane, there are four names circulated as potential replacements: Raul Gonzalez, Xabi Alonso, Antonio Conte and Mauricio Pochettino. But one of the four jumps out from the rest.

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Inter Miami hit with record fine for breaking league rules

Inter Miami were found to have broken MLS roster and salary rules in their inaugural season in 2020. The league came down hard on the club with a record $2 million fine, in addition to other sanctions.

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Nike cut ties with Neymar amid sexual assault investigation

Nike said it ended its agreement with PSG star Neymar in 2020 after he refused to cooperate with an investigation into sexual assault allegations brought by a Nike employee against him.

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Man United's Rashford subjected to 'at least 70 racial slurs' on social media after Europa loss

Marcus Rashford exposed another incident of racist abuse on social media after Manchester United's heartbreaking Europa League loss to Villarreal.

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Reports: Zidane out as Real Madrid manager

Multiple reports have confirmed that Zinedine Zidane has decided to leave his post as manager at Real Madrid. Maximiliano Allegri, Raul and Antonio Conte are three names indicated as potential replacements.

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Odds, picks, prediction for Champions League final

The 2021 Champions League final between two English heavyweights in Manchester City and Chelsea should be evenly balanced, but there are some standout trends to watch.

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Villarreal upset Man United in epic shootout

Spanish club Villarreal CF did the unthinkable and knocked off Manchester United in the 2021 Europa League final, winning an epic penalty kick shootout to hoist their first major European cup trophy and a berth into next year's Champions League.

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Conte out at Inter Milan after leading them to title

Just weeks after leading Inter Milan to their first Serie A title in 11 years, Antonio Conte has parted ways with the Italian champions.

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Can Man United avoid the cup final upset?

Storied English side Manchester United are the clear favorites in the 2021 Europa League final against Spanish club Villarreal, who are making their first-ever appearance in a European cup final. Here's everything you need to know about the matchup.

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Was Ronaldo's Instagram post a goodbye?

There's plenty of speculation about Cristiano Ronaldo's future, with signals pointing to an exit after three seasons at Juventus

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USWNT unveils roster for Olympic prep matches

The U.S. Women's National Team unveiled its final traveling roster for matches against Portugal, Jamaica and Nigeria in June

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USMNT's final Nations League roster: One absence causes stir

The US national team's final 23-man roster for the Concacaf Nations League had few real surprises, but the omission of rising star Daryl Dike has stirred some debate.

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