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Premier League soccer match called off after player suffers cardiac arrest

A Premier League match between Bournemouth and Luton Town was suspended on Saturday after Luton captain Tom Lockyer suffered a cardiac arrest.

South America December 14

Colombian rebel group announces it will stop kidnapping people for ransom

The Colombian rebel group EMC, or Central General Command, has announced it will stop kidnapping people for ransom money as part of peace negotiations with the government.

Soccer December 12

Turkish soccer club president punches ref in face in wild melee; all matches suspended

The Turkish Football Federation suspended soccer matches on Tuesday after a team's president punched a referee in the face following a 1-1 draw.

Europe December 11

Greece temporarily bans fans from top-flight soccer matches

The Greek government on Monday announced its intent to impose a two-month ban on spectators at all top-flight soccer matches amid concerns over fan violence.

Major League Soccer December 9

Columbus Crew wins second MLS Cup in four years, knocks off last year's champion LAFC

LAFC's bid to become just the fourth franchise to win back-to-back MLS titles fell short after its one-goal loss to the Columbus Crew Saturday.

United Kingdom December 6

UK apologizes to families of 97 soccer fans killed in 1989 stadium crush

The British government apologized Wednesday to relatives of the 97 Liverpool soccer fans killed in a 1989 stadium stampede over its handling of the incident's aftermath.

Soccer November 23

English soccer official resigns after posting 'Hitler would be proud of Benjamin Netanyahu'

An English soccer official body has resigned following an inflammatory social media post where he wrote that Adolf Hitler would be proud of Benjamin Netanyahu.

Soccer November 22

Brazil-Argentina World Cup qualifier delayed after fans brawl in stands

The start of Tuesday night's Brazil-Argentina World Cup qualifier in Rio de Janeiro was delayed 27 minutes after fans brawled in the stands.

Soccer November 21

English women's soccer league embroiled in controversy over transgender player: report

An English women's soccer league was engulfed in controversy after a transgender player reportedly injured an opponent with a kick.

Soccer November 20

Former USWNT star Ashlyn Harris denies cheating on ex-wife, pushes back on social media vitriol

Former U.S. women's soccer star Ashlyn Harris denied reports she was unfaithful in her marriage with teammate and described the brutal social media hate she received.