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After six members of the Iranian women's soccer team defected on a recent trip to Australia, Tehran says its men's team will not take part in the upcoming World Cup in the United States.

The Iranian women's soccer team left Australia without seven squad members after tearful protests of their departure outside Sydney Airport and frantic final efforts inside the terminal by Australian officials, who sought to ensure the women ...

Two more members of the Iranian women's soccer team were granted asylum in Australia before their teammates departed the country, Australian Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke said Wednesday.

Michele Kang knows the question is coming before it is even asked.

Two players were banned for life Monday by Major League Soccer for gambling on soccer, including bets involving their own matches.

FIFA's World Cup chief operating officer says the tournament is "too big" to be postponed because of global turmoil caused by the U.S. and Israeli war against Iran.

Women's soccer club owner Michele Kang won a gender equality award from the International Olympic Committee on Monday.

President Trump said Monday the U.S. is willing to grant asylum to members of the Iranian women's soccer team if Australia forces them to return to their home country, where they may be harmed.

Australia said Monday it is granting asylum to five members of the Iranian women's soccer team, responding to concerns the players would be harmed if they returned to their home country.

Manchester City midfielder Rodri was fined 80,000 pounds ($107,000) but avoided a ban on Monday for comments he made after a Premier League game where he questioned the integrity of a referee.