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FILE - In this July 4, 1954 file photo, West Germany's Helmut Rahn, center with arms raised, celebrates after equalizing in the World Cup soccer final match against Hungary, at Wankdorf Stadium, in Bern, Switzerland. West Germany would go on to win the match 3-2. The 21st World Cup begins on Thursday, June 14, 2018, when host Russia takes on Saudi Arabia. (AP Photo/File)

WORLD CUP: West Germans beat Hungary in ‘Miracle of Bern’

By PAN PYLAS - Associated Press

Fans of Los Angeles FC celebrate their extra time win against Seattle Sounders in the second half of an MLS soccer game at Banc of California Stadium in Los Angeles, Sunday, April 29, 2018. The Los Angeles FC won 1-0. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu)

LAFC quickly acts after homophobic chant

By ANNE M. PETERSON - Associated Press

Capitals stay loose under playoff pressure with pregame soccer

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Sunday Oct. 31, 2010 file photo, the arena ahead of the NFL Football match between the Denver Broncos and San Francisco 49ers at Wembley Stadium in London. The English Football Association received an offer on Thursday April 26, 2018, to buy Wembley Stadium, from Jacksonville Jaguars and Fulham owner Shahid Khan. (AP Photo/Dave Shopland, Pool, File)

Jaguars owner Shahid Khan makes offer to buy Wembley Stadium

By ROB HARRIS - Associated Press

A fire burns in the stands at the Moses Mabhida stedium in Durban, South Africa, Saturday, April 21, 2018, after violence broke out at a soccer game when hundreds of fans ripped up parts of the stadium, invaded the pitch, and assaulted at least one security guard. The incident occurred after the Kaizer Chiefs lost 2-0 to Free State Stars in the semifinals of the Nedbank Cup competition. (AP Photo/Bongani Mbatha - African News Agency)

Hundreds of South African soccer fans riot at game

By GERALD IMRAY - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 2, 2012 file photo, Egyptians sit on a sidewalk in front of the Al-Ahly sporting club in Cairo, Egypt. Being a soccer fan in Egypt has been a dangerous and sometimes deadly passion for years. That may soon change. The Al-Ahly club’s “Ultras” are appealing to authorities in April 2018 to negotiate an end to years of tension and violence dating back to the death of more than 70 fans in a 2012 riot. The government is mulling its options. (AP Photo, File)

Being a soccer fan in Egypt is a risky, even deadly, passion

By HAMZA HENDAWI and SAMY MAGDY - Associated Press

FILE - In this April 5, 2018, file photo, United States' Becky Sauerbrunn (4) clears the ball away against Mexico during the second half of an international friendly soccer match in Jacksonville, Fla. If the defending champions make the field for soccer’s premier event in France next year, it will be Sauerbrunn’s third World Cup. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)

Becky Sauerbrunn reflective as US sets sights on World Cup

By ANNE M. PETERSON - Associated Press

In this photo provided Friday, March 23, 2018, by the LA Galaxy, forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic, of Sweden, poses in the uniform of his new club. The 36-year-old forward comes to the MLS soccer club from Manchester United, where he played for two seasons. He made 53 appearances with the club, scoring 29 goals. (Jon Shard/LA Galaxy via AP)

‘Welcome to Zlatan’: Ibrahimovic makes play for LA’s heart

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

FILE - In this file photo dated July 3, 1974, Argentina's Rene Houseman, right, attempts a shot at goal during the Football World Cup second round match between Argentina and East Germany in Gelsenkirchen, Germany. The striker who helped Argentina to win the 1978 World Cup, Rene Houseman has died aged 64, according to an announcement from the Argentine Football Association Thursday March 22, 2018, after fighting tongue cancer since last year.(AP Photo/FILE)

Houseman, World Cup-winning Argentina striker, dies at 64

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FILE - In this Dec. 20, 2017, file photo, Major League Soccer commissioner Don Garber smiles during a press conference where it was announced that Nashville was awarded an MLS franchise, in Nashville, Tenn. Major League Soccer and Liga MX have joined in a long-term partnership that will launch later this year when reigning MLS Cup champion Toronto hosts a team from Mexico's top league. The match, dubbed the Campeones Cup, is set for Sept. 19 at BMO Field. The partnership announced Tuesday, March 13, 2018, will go beyond that single game to include youth competitions, future All-Star games and other events and initiatives. &quot;We and Liga MX have an opportunity to do something that's really unprecedented in North America,&quot; Garber said. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)

Major League Soccer forms partnership with Mexico’s Liga MX

By ANNE M. PETERSON - Associated Press

Former Brazil volleyball coach Freitas dies at 68

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By The Associated Press - Associated Press

FILE - In this June 1, 2011 file photo Sepp Blatter attends a press conference in Zurich, Switzerland. FIFA’s former president Sepp Blatter said Thursday March 8, 2018 that the North American bid to host the 2026 World Cup now seems “afraid” of losing to Morocco. (AP Photo/Michael Probst, File)

Blatter: North American bid ‘afraid’ to lose 2026 World Cup

By GRAHAM DUNBAR - Associated Press

How video review in soccer could operate at the World Cup

By GRAHAM DUNBAR - Associated Press

FILE - This is a Sunday, Feb. 15, 2015 file photo of David Beckham, center, as he sits in the front row next to Anna Wintour, right, along with his son, Brooklyn, left, daughter, Harper, before the Victoria Beckham Fall 2015 collection show during Fashion Week,in New York. (AP Photo/Jason DeCrow)

David Beckham in Miami, already celebrating soccer titles

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

In this photo taken Sunday, Feb. 25, 2018, Manchester City's manager Pep Guardiola wears a yellow ribbon on his jumper during the celebrations after his side won the English League Cup Final between Arsenal and Manchester City 0-3, at Wembley stadium in London. Guardiola defied an English Football Association charge for promoting a political message by continuing to wear a yellow ribbon, seen as criticism of the imprisonment of pro-independence Catalan politicians in Spain. (AP Photo/Tim Ireland)

Column: Guardiola democracy calls put focus on UAE ownership

By ROB HARRIS - Associated Press

Banned ex-FIFA head Blatter backs Morocco 2026 World Cup bid

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

French President Emmanuel Macron welcomes Liberia's recently-elected President George Weah, flanked with his wife Clar Weah upon their arrival at the Elysee Palace, in Paris, France, Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2018. The French presidency said discussions will notably focus on launching a fund dedicated to sports projects in Africa. (AP Photo/Francois Mori)

Liberia’s new president pays visit to France

Associated Press

FILE - This is a June 23, 1995 file photo, former English soccer coach and recruiter Barry Bennell as he appears in a Duval County courtroom in Jacksonville, Fla. Former English youth soccer coach Barry Bennell was on Thursday Feb. 15, 2018 found guilty of seven more charges of sexual abuse on young players. Barry Bennell, who has previously received three jail sentences for offenses against children, was found guilty by an 11-person jury at Liverpool Crown Court in northern England. (Will Dickey/The Florida Times-Union via AP, File)

Column: England’s shame failing victims of pedophile coaches

By ROB HARRIS - Associated Press

Alabama’s new pro soccer team finds a home at UAB

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