Turkish FA suspends 1,024 soccer players in betting scandal

Nov. 11 (UPI) -- The Turkish Football Federation suspended 1,024 soccer players identified through a widespread gambling probe, officials announced Tuesday.

Spain slights Barcelona for Lamine Yamal injury update

Nov. 11 (UPI) -- Royal Spanish Football Federation officials criticized Barcelona on Tuesday for a lack of information about Lamine Yamal's groin injury treatment.

Lionel Messi hints at potential Barcelona return

Nov. 10 (UPI) -- Inter Miami's Lionel Messi hopes to one day return to Barcelona, where he spent the majority of his soccer career, he wrote Monday on Instagram.

Tata Martino hired for second stint as Atlanta United coach

Nov. 6 (UPI) -- Tata Martino will return for a second stint as coach of Atlanta United, the team announced Thursday. Martino stepped down in 2024 as coach of Inter Miami.

Soccer great Lionel Messi signs with Inter Miami through 2028

Oct. 23 (UPI) -- Forward Lionel Messi signed a 2.5-year contract extension with the Inter Miami Club de Futbol through the 2028 Major League Soccer season for an unknown sum.

Spirit's Trinity Rodman injures leg on day of USWNT call-up

Oct. 16 (UPI) -- Trinity Rodman injured her leg just hours after she was called up to the U.S. national team, leading to an emotional exit during a Washington Spirit victory.

Former USA goalie Brad Guzan to retire from soccer

Oct. 14 (UPI) -- Former United States Men's National Team and Atlanta United goalie Brad Guzan will retire from soccer after the 2025 MLS season, he announced Tuesday.

Inter Miami defender Jordi Alba to retire after 2025 season

MIAMI, Oct. 7 (UPI) -- Inter Miami defender Jordi Alba will retire at the end of the 2025 MLS season, he announced Tuesday on Instagram. Alba signed a contract extension in May.

Arsenal soccer academy alum Billy Vigar dies at 21 from brain injury

Sept. 26 (UPI) -- Arsenal academy alum Billy Vigar died after sustaining a brain injury while playing for Chichester City FC, the seventh-tier British soccer club announced.

Soccer: Benfica hires Jose Mourinho as manager

Sept. 18 (UPI) -- Jose Mourinho is returning to the sidelines for his second stint as Benfica manager, the Portuguese Primeira Liga soccer franchise announced Thursday.

Lionel Messi, Inter Miami finalizing multi-year extension

MIAMI, Sept. 18 (UPI) -- Inter Miami and Lionel Messi are finalizing a multi-year contract extension, which would keep the soccer legend in Herons pink for the foreseeable future.

Racing Louisville's DeMelo hospitalized following mid-match collapse

Sept. 15 (UPI) -- Racing Louisville FC midfielder Savannah DeMelo was transported to the hospital after suffering a medical emergency during Sunday night's game against Seattle Reign FC, which was abandoned.

Six South American teams already qualify for 2026 World Cup

Sept. 5 (UPI) -- South American qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup reached their penultimate round Thursday. Six countries have qualified, leaving one final spot up for grabs.

Lionel Messi magic leads Miami past Orlando, into Leagues Cup final

Aug. 28 (UPI) -- Lionel Messi seared an 88th-minute strike for a go-ahead score to lead an Inter Miami rally over Orlando City, guiding the Herons to the Leagues Cup finale.

Inter Miami's Lionel Messi set to return vs. Los Angeles Galaxy

Aug. 15 (UPI) -- Lionel Messi is expected to return to the field Saturday for Inter Miami after a two-game injury absence, Herons coach Javier Mascherano told reporters Friday.

Cristiano Ronaldo engaged to longtime girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez

Aug. 12 (UPI) -- Soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo and longtime girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez are engaged after more than eight years of dating, Rodriguez announced on Instagram.