Worker dies at World Cup final stadium after fall

7:54 AM ET A security guard has died after a fall at the World Cup’s Lusail Stadium on Tuesday. Photo by Jose Breton/Pics Action/NurPhoto via Getty Images A security guard at the World Cup’s Lusail Stadium in Qatar died on Tuesday after suffering a fall while on duty, tournament organisers the Supreme Committee for Delivery … Read more

NWSL investigation finds ‘ongoing misconduct’

2:01 PM ET Misconduct continues to be reported in more than half of the teams in the National Women’s Soccer League, according to a final report from the NWSL/NWSLPA joint investigation unit, a year on from reports of sexual coercion and harassment by coaches going public. The joint investigation results, released on Wednesday, echo many … Read more

Follow live: France takes on Morocco, berth in World Cup final on the line

1Lloris22Hern?ndez24Konat?4Varane5Kound?13Fofana8Tchouam?ni10Mbapp?7Griezmann11Demb?l?9Giroud 1Bounou3Mazraoui18El Yamiq6Sa?ss On: Selim Amallah Off: Romain Sa?ss 20Dari2Hakimi17Boufal4Amrabat8Ounahi7Ziyech19En-Nesyri Data is currently unavailable. Security guard dies after fall at stadium to host World Cup final The family of a security guard who died while on duty at the World Cup’s Lusail Stadium in Qatar are seeking answers about his death. Soccer journalist Grant Wahl … Read more

Morocco fans take over historic 2022 World Cup semifinal vs. France

play Burley lauds history-making Morocco (1:41)Craig Burley is full of praise for Morocco’s performance and resilience after they become the first African team to make it to a World Cup semifinal. (1:41) 2:41 PM ET Morocco have become the Cinderella team of the 2022 World Cup. The Atlas Lions have already defeated powerhouses Spain, Portugal … Read more

Wife: Writer Grant Wahl died of aortic aneurysm

play ESPN FC’s Gab Marcotti pays tribute to Grant Wahl (1:34)Gab Marcotti joins “Futbol Americas” to reflect on the passing of U.S. soccer journalist Grant Wahl. (1:34) 9:11 AM ET Grant Wahl died of an aneurysm in his heart while covering a World Cup match this past weekend, according to an autopsy of the well-known … Read more

Sources: Free agent Ronaldo trains at R. Madrid

play Why Portugal fans have so much to thank Ronaldo for (1:43)Gabby Amado praises Cristiano Ronaldo for the impact he has had on Portuguese football after his World Cup dream ended at the hands of Morocco. (1:43) 12:08 PM ET Cristiano Ronaldo trained alone at Real Madrid‘s Valdebebas training ground on Wednesday, sources have told … Read more

Karius: No ‘bad blood’ with Klopp over L’pool exit

play Ogden: FSG ‘testing the waters’ of future Liverpool sale (1:23)Mark Ogden explains the latest news around a potential sale of Liverpool by owners Fenway Sports Group. (1:23) 12:00 PM ET Loris Karius has said there is no “bad blood” between him and Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp as he attempts to relaunch his career in … Read more

Miedema: I wasn’t appreciated by Ballon d’Or

play Lawson: Work to be done for Man Utd or Man City to win titles (1:26)Sophie Lawson reacts to an entertaining 1-1 draw in the Manchester derby at the Etihad Stadium. (1:26) 8:31 AM ET Arsenal forward Vivianne Miedema has criticised the Ballon d’Or, saying the ceremony does not treat women’s football fairly. Of the … Read more

French police prep for clashes ahead of WC semi

play Can Morocco pull off the upset vs. France? (2:09)Shaka Hislop thinks the influence of the Moroccan fans at the World Cup might help them one more time against France. (2:09) 5:28 AM ET Police in France geared up for the country’s World Cup semifinal against Morocco on Wednesday, after scuffles which followed last week’s … Read more