FIFA urged football competition organisers on Monday to apply "common sense" and consider not sanctioning players demanding justice for George Floyd during matches.
The recognition by FIFA of the "depth of sentiment" over Floyd's death came in a rare statement telling the global game to show flexibility and not enforce laws of football it helps to set.
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FIFA urged soccer competition organizers on Monday to apply "common sense" and consider not sanctioning players demanding justice for George Floyd during matches.
The recognition by FIFA of the "depth of sentiment" over Floyd's death came in a rare statement telling the global game to show flexibility and not enforce laws of soccer it helps to set.
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Tyler Adams says the USMNT is buying into the identity Gregg Berhalter has been trying to implement.
Aaron Long says the USMNT will embrace the pressure of World Cup qualifying and praises the group's dynamic.
Herculez Gomez list his top five American players in from the recent Bundesliga fixtures.
Ale Moreno and Herculez Gomez react to Sebastian Salazar's USMNT Bundesliga power rankings.
Herculez Gomez sees nothing wrong with Argentina pursuit of Borussia Dortmund and USMNT youngster Gio Reyna.
Herculez Gomez assesses the rumours linking Borussia Dortmund and USMNT teenager Giovanni Reyna to Real Madrid.
Weston McKennie says the USMNT are "molded together," despite reports the team lacks an identity on the field.
Alejandro Moreno considers whether USMNT'S Sergino Dest can make the leap to Barcelona if they come calling.
United States midfielder Tyler Adams said the "it's all or nothing" for the USMNT for qualifying for the 2022 World Cup -- if and when international play resumes.
"I really have to prepare myself that the next time I put on the U.S. jersey, it's all or nothing, there's no more preparation matches," Adams told ESPN's Taylor Twellman. "It's either you go out there and win or we're not going to another World Cup."
The RB Leipzig midfielder, who has returned to club action following the German Bundesliga's...
Jordan Morris says the USMNT are "confident and optimistic" about Gregg Berhalter's direction for the team.
Herculez Gomez reacts to LAFC striker Carlos Vela's comments about playing for Mexico at the Olympics.
Herculez Gomez says having Jurgen Klopp in charge wouldn't have improved Mexico's 2018 World Cup performance.
The Mexico national team will not be playing in the United States until fans are allowed back into stadiums, meaning El Tri is unlikely to play in the U.S. this year, according to Mexican federation (FMF) president Yon de Luisa.
Mexico usually plays five friendly games per year in the United States through its contract with Soccer United Marketing (SUM), attracting crowds that are regularly over 50,000.
However, the coronavirus pandemic means the immediate future of international football is up...
Jan Aage Fjortoft looks ahead to a "huge few days" in the Bundesliga starting with Wolfsburg vs. Dortmund.
United States hopeful Giovanni Reyna is back in the Borussia Dortmund squad ahead of their trip to in-form Wolfsburg on Saturday, BVB coach Lucien Favre has said.
Reyna was set for his first start for Dortmund in last Saturday's clash against FC Schalke, but picked up an injury in the warm-up. He therefore could not add to his eight Bundesliga appearances as a substitute, all of them coming in 2020.
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Julie Foudy discusses a judge ruling against the USWNT in favor of US soccer in equal pay lawsuit.
Lydia Wahlke has resigned as the U.S. Soccer Federation's chief legal officer, the USSF has confirmed to ESPN.
Grant Wahl was the first to report the news.
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In a statement to ESPN, the USSF said that Wahlke had resigned her position and "agreed to provide consulting services as requested through Sept. 15....
Alejandro Moreno considers whether USMNT'S Sergino Dest can make the leap to Barcelona if they come calling.
The agent for U.S. international Sergino Dest said that Barcelona have not made official offers for his client despite their recent interest in the Ajax full-back, and that Bayern Munich are keen to swoop in.
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Dest, 19, has attracted interest from some of Europe's biggest clubs for his displays...
