Allegations of sexual misconduct against influential men have been made in several countries and include an accusation against a top-ranking official in world soccer’s governing body.
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José Antonio Reyes, Former Arsenal Striker, Dies in Car Crash at 35
Mr. Reyes’s car ran off the highway south of the Spanish city of Seville on Saturday, according to local news reports.
U.K. Police Investigate Photo Said to Be of Soccer Striker Emiliano Sala’s Body
A picture said to be of the Argentine player, who died in a plane crash in January in the English Channel, was shared on social media.
A Fire Killed 10 Boys in Brazil, and Exposed the Underbelly of the Soccer Business
Young players with dreams of glory think elite training programs lead to riches. They do. Just rarely for them.
Players Say Soccer Chief Sexually Abused Them for Years. He May Still Win.
Some women who accused the head of the Afghan soccer federation of assaulting them are now being threatened into withdrawing charges, a leading player says.
Brazil Soccer Club President: Deadly Fire Is Our ‘Worst Tragedy’ in Years
The blaze broke out in the early morning at a training center for young soccer players in Rio de Janeiro at Flamengo, one of the most famous clubs in Brazil. Footage from a local newscast showed the aftermath of the deadly disaster.
Dorm Fire Kills 10 Young Players in Brazil, Sending Shudder Through Soccer World
The blaze broke out in the early morning at a training center in Rio de Janeiro for teenage players at Flamengo, one of the most famous clubs.
Emiliano Sala’s Body Is Recovered From English Channel
The British authorities said a coroner had identified the body of Mr. Sala after it was retrieved from the small plane that crashed into the English Channel last month.
Video Shows Undersea Wreck of Plane that Carried Soccer Star Emiliano Sala
Officials said a body could be seen in the plane, which was found at the bottom of the English Channel, but they did not say if it was Mr. Sala’s or the pilot’s.
Soccer Player’s Detention Poses ‘Historic Test’ for Global Sports
The fate of a Bahraini soccer player jailed in Thailand has raised questions about the power of sports to protect its players.