Rob Harris

Manchester United fans storm stadium, force game to be called off

May 2, 2021 at 3:09 p.m.

Anti-ownership protests by Manchester United fans forced the postponement of a Premier League game on Sunday against Liverpool after the stadium was stormed and thousands more supporters blocked access into...

Manchester United’s Old Trafford Stadium is seen after the collapse of English involvement in the proposed European Super League, Manchester, England, Wednesday, April 21, 2021. Manchester United executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward will step down from his role at the end of 2021 an announcement which came before Manchester United, along with the other five Premier League sides involved in the proposed European Super League (ESL), withdrew from the competition. (AP Photo/Jon Super)

EPL looks to deploy moves to stop future Super League threat

April 22, 2021 at 1:52 p.m.

Having rapidly mobilized to thwart rebel clubs from joining a breakaway European competition, the Premier League is taking steps to prevent the so-called 鈥淏ig Six鈥� from attempting something similar in...

Chelsea fans protest against Chelsea's decision ...

Chelsea, Manchester City leading exit from breakaway Super League

April 20, 2021 at 2:37 p.m.

Chelsea and Manchester City were preparing to dramatically abandon plans to join a breakaway Super League on Tuesday, threatening to implode the project by a group of elite English, Spanish...

The Official UEFA Champions League match balls are on display ahead of the Champions League quarter final second leg soccer match between Liverpool and Real Madrid at Anfield stadium in Liverpool, England, Wednesday, April 14, 2021. (AP Photo/Jon Super)

Super League informs UEFA of legal action to force breakaway

April 19, 2021 at 5:57 a.m.

The 12 European clubs planning to start a breakaway Super League have told the leaders of FIFA and UEFA that they have begun legal action aimed at fending off threats...

Netherlands' Jackie Groenen, is congratulated by teammate Shanice Van De Sanden, left, after scoring during the Women's World Cup semifinal soccer match between the Netherlands and Sweden, at the Stade de Lyon outside Lyon, France, Wednesday, July 3, 2019.

Dutch beat Swedes to set up Women’s World Cup final with U.S.

July 3, 2019 at 5:11 p.m.

The Netherlands will play the United States for the Women's World Cup title after Jackie Groenen sealed a 1-0 victory over Sweden in extra time on Wednesday night.

Netherlands' Lieke Martens, center, celebrates after ...

Investment pays off as Europe dominates FIFA Women’s World Cup

June 26, 2019 at 2:05 p.m.

Even Netherlands forward Lineth Beerensteyn had to check that the number was right.

People watch the inauguration ceremony, Thursday, ...

FIFA keeps 32 teams for 2022 World Cup, scrapping expansion

May 22, 2019 at 1:55 p.m.

FIFA scrapped plans to expand the 2022 Qatar World Cup to 48 nations, deciding Wednesday to stick with 32 countries due to the political and logistical complexities of using another...

Seattle Seahawks twin brothers linebacker Shaquem ...

Seahawks-Raiders moved to Wembley as Tottenham stadium isn’t ready

August 13, 2018 at 2:32 p.m.

The new stadium being built for English Premier League club Tottenham isn't ready to host the NFL this year.

France's Raphael Varane, left, and Belgium's Romelu Lukaku vie for the ball during the semifinal match between France and Belgium at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the St. Petersburg Stadium, in St. Petersburg, Russia, Tuesday, July 10, 2018. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

Enforced development helps give Europe a grip on FIFA World Cup 2018

July 10, 2018 at 1:49 p.m.

Explaining Europe's stranglehold on the World Cup requires delving into a thick handbook of seemingly mind-numbing regulations.

Belgium's Kevin De Bruyne raises his ...

Belgium eliminates Brazil from World Cup, advances to semifinals

July 6, 2018 at 2:59 p.m.

Belgium reached the World Cup semifinals for the first time in 32 years by holding off five-time champion Brazil 2-1 Friday, sending Neymar home without living up to the expectations...

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