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Austin FC youth academy players facing police and FBI probe over alleged peer-on-peer sexual abuse

July 25, 2026grace

Law enforcement authorities in Austin, including the local police and federal agents, are investigating multiple youth players within the Austin FC academy setup following claims of sexual misconduct within the club’s development system. Several individuals, who requested anonymity due to the delicate nature of the probe, stated the inquiry focuses on alleged conduct between academy […]

Gianni Infantino: IOC rules out probe into Fifa chief as grievance falls beyond its remit

July 24, 2026grace

The International Olympic Committee has stated it will not look into Gianni Infantino, arguing that a grievance raised against the Fifa leader falls beyond its remit. The advocacy organization FairSquare lodged a protest with the IOC, alleging that Infantino violated its code by failing to uphold political impartiality “through remarks or other overt displays of […]

Inter Miami add Casemiro as MLS confirms tampering probe

July 23, 2026grace

Inter Miami have secured Casemiro on a free transfer, but Major League Soccer is examining whether the South Florida club engaged in tampering during the pursuit of the Brazilian midfielder. The midfielder has inked a deal that runs from now until the end of the 2027 “sprint season,” the short campaign that precedes MLS’s shift […]

Argentina players risk bans as FIFA launches probe into World Cup final fights

July 21, 2026July 21, 2026grace

Football’s global governing body has launched a disciplinary inquiry into the altercations that erupted after Sunday’s championship match, with multiple Argentine players potentially facing suspensions. Nahuel Molina was seen striking Spain’s captain Rodri in the midsection as he entered the field following the final whistle, while a significant confrontation unfolded at midfield, where Leandro Paredes […]

Uncertainty over Tonda Eckert’s Southampton role persists as FA spygate probe continues | Southampton

July 14, 2026grace

Tonda Eckert’s position as Southampton manager remains uncertain while he awaits the outcome of a thorough Football Association inquiry into the spying controversy that overshadowed last season. In May, the English Football League barred Southampton from the Championship playoff final against Hull after concluding that a club intern acting as a first-team analyst had secretly […]