Soccer-More water, less flow? Hydration breaks fuel debate as game rhythm put to the test
MIAMI, July 2 (Reuters) - Football has long prided itself on something that distinguishes it from almost every other major team sport -- once the whistle blows, the game belongs to the players.
Germany's DFB soccer association HQ searched in 2024 Euros ticket probe
BERLIN, July 1 (Reuters) - German investigators have carried out nationwide searches, including at the offices of the DFB soccer association, as part of a probe into suspected ticket and hospitality violations at the 2024 European Championship, officials said on Wednesday.
Soccer-UEFA names trailblazing official Frappart as refereeing officer
June 25 (Reuters) - UEFA has appointed French official Stephanie Frappart as a refereeing officer on its referees committee, European soccer's governing body announced on Thursday.
Soccer-Coach Rangnick extends Austria contract until 2028
VANCOUVER, June 13 (Reuters) - Austria coach Ralf Rangnick extended his contract until 2028 on Saturday after media reports had linked him with a technical director role at AC Milan.
Soccer-Juventus Women's director Braghin to leave at end of season
ROME, May 23 (Reuters) - Juventus Women's Football director Stefano Braghin will leave at the end of the season after more than a decade at the Turin-based club, the Serie A side said on Saturday.
Soccer-Rogers named Europa League player of the season after inspiring Villa victory
May 21 (Reuters) - Aston Villa midfielder Morgan Rogers has been named the Europa League Player of the Season after inspiring his side to a 3-0 victory over German team Freiburg in the final, UEFA said on Thursday.
Soccer-Martinez shrugs off broken finger to help Villa win Europa League
May 21 (Reuters) - A broken finger during the warmup could not stop Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez from helping them beat Freiburg 3-0 in Wednesday's Europa League final to claim their first trophy in 30 years.
Soccer-McGinn says drinks are on Prince William after Villa win Europa League
May 21 (Reuters) - Aston Villa captain John McGinn had a royal request after the English club ended their 30-year wait for silverware by winning the Europa League – asking fan Prince William to get out his credit card for the post-match celebrations.
Soccer-Schuster urges Freiburg to focus on positives after Europa League loss
ISTANBUL, May 20 (Reuters) - Freiburg coach Julian Schuster urged his players to take pride in their run to a first European showpiece even though they were left disappointed after being beaten 3-0 by Aston Villa in Wednesday's Europa League final.
Soccer-Europa League supremo Emery puts Villa back in the big time
May 20 (Reuters) - Unai Emery not only cemented his status as undisputed king of the Europa League with Wednesday's astonishing fifth win as a manager - but also sealed Aston Villa's resurgence as a major force in football.
