The president of the Paris Saint-Germain soccer club was indicted Thursday as part of a five-year bribery and corruption investigation linked to FIFA.
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Top European team president indicted in FIFA bribery case
Thursday, February 20th, 2020 With goals record in past, Christine Sinclair says Canada must be ‘brave’ to beat U.S.
Saturday, February 15th, 2020
Christine Sinclair is tired of talking about her record-setting goal. In fact, she says it was more a relief than anything to get it over and done with. Now, the 36-year-old Canadian soccer star has her sights set on a third-straight Olympic podium.
Retirement not on the mind of Canadian soccer great Christine Sinclair
Tuesday, February 11th, 2020
She has scored more goals than anybody else in soccer and played more games than any other active player, but retirement isn't on the immediate horizon for Christine Sinclair.
Canadian women’s soccer team falls to U.S. in Olympic qualifying championship final
Sunday, February 9th, 2020
The U.S. continued its mastery over Canada on Sunday, winning the CONCACAF Women's Olympic Qualifying Championship 3-0 on second-half goals by Lynn Williams, Lindsey Horan and Megan Rapinoe.
Canadian women prepare for soccer bragging-rights in clash against U.S. rivals
Saturday, February 8th, 2020
Fresh from celebrating Olympic qualification with semifinal wins Friday, Canada and the U.S., clash Sunday with bragging rights on the line at the CONCACAF Women's Olympic Qualifying Championship.
Canadian soccer star Jordyn Huitema emerges to help clinch Olympic spot
Friday, February 7th, 2020
Jordyn Huitema, 18, wasn't even born when Sinclair scored her first goal for Canada in 2000. But in the 72nd minute, with game hanging in the balance tied at zeroes, Huitema delivered.
Canadian women’s soccer punches ticket to Tokyo after defeating Costa Rica
Friday, February 7th, 2020
Canada qualified for the Tokyo Olympics with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Costa Rica on Friday, thanks to a 72nd-minute goal by teenager Jordyn Huitema in the semifinals of the CONCACAF Women's Olympic Qualifying Championship.
Canada women’s soccer moves within one win of Olympic berth after defeating Mexico
Tuesday, February 4th, 2020
Captain Christine Sinclair scored career goal No. 186 to help Canada beat Mexico 2-0 Tuesday and move within one win of qualifying for the Tokyo Olympics.
Candidate cities’ selection process for 2026 World Cup takes next step
Monday, February 3rd, 2020
Potential host cities for the 2026 World Cup have got their marching orders for the next stage of the selection process.
History on Canada’s side ahead of crucial match vs. Mexico at women’s Olympic soccer qualifier
Monday, February 3rd, 2020
History and the numbers are on Canada's side Tuesday when it faces Mexico to decide first place in Group B at the CONCACAF Women's Olympic Qualifying Championship.