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Soccer star Dani Alves was found guilty of sexually assaulting a woman and sentenced to four years, six months in prison by a Barcelona court on Thursday. CBC | World News
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Post-Sinclair era begins in earnest as Canada’s women’s soccer team prepares for Gold Cup
With the formal retirement of program stalwart and legend Christine Sinclair, and the extension of head coach Bev Priestman’s contract with Canada Soccer, the women’s team seems to have turned a page as it heads into the CONCACAF W Gold Cup. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Dino Rossi resigns from Canada Soccer board of directors, says ‘football doesn’t come first’ at organization
Ontario’s Dino Rossi steps down from Canada Soccer board of directors, governing body was made aware of Rossi’s resignation earlier this week. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Bev Priestman can finally focus on soccer with off-field distractions diminished
Coach Bev Priestman says she has “unfinished business” with the Olympic champion Canadian women’s soccer team. And with a newly signed contract to stay on through the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup, there is clarity about that mission. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Canadian women’s soccer coach signs contract extension through 2027 World Cup
Canadian women’s coach Bev Priestman has signed a new contract that runs through the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup. Priestman has a 28-9-10 record in 47 matches as Canada head coach and was a nominee for FIFA Women’s Best Coach in 2021 and 2022. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Spain soccer outcast Rubiales facing trial for unwanted kiss at Women’s World Cup
After sullying his nation’s Women’s World Cup victory, former Spanish soccer president Luis Rubiales will face trial for kissing forward Jenni Hermoso without her consent at the final. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Police punish 4 more Udinese soccer fans for racially abusing AC Milan goalkeeper
Four more Udinese fans who racially abused AC Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan were identified and punished on Wednesday in Italy. They were handed five-year bans from attending all sports events in Italy after being identified from the stadium’s security camera footage. CBC | World News
Read More »Canada Soccer general secretary steps down before 1st day, citing personal matter
Alyson Walker, the newly appointed general secretary of Canada Soccer, is leaving the job before starting due to an “unforeseen personal matter.” CBC | Sports News
Read More »Canadian women’s soccer team returns to SheBelieves Cup in April, opening vs. Brazil
The Canadian women’s soccer team is returning to the SheBelieves Cup in April in the U.S. for the third time in four years. The 10h-ranked Canadians join the second-ranked U.S., No. 8 Japan and No. 11 Brazil in the tournament, which will consist of four matches instead of the usual six. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Canada Soccer extends Mauro Biello’s run as interim men’s coach through Copa qualifier
Canada Soccer has extended Mauro Biello’s run as interim men’s national team coach through the Copa America qualifier in March. CBC | Sports News
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