/tags/soccer soccer en-US WLRN Wed, 04 Sep 2024 16:30:00 GMT /sports/2024-09-04/inter-miami-now-says-long-awaited-oft-delayed-new-stadium-will-open-in-2026 Inter Miami says it will not open a long-awaited new stadium near Miami International Airport until 2026. Jorge Mas, one of the team’s owners, previously told multiple outlets that he was targeting a 2025 opening for the stadium. Wed, 04 Sep 2024 16:30:00 GMT /sports/2024-09-04/inter-miami-now-says-long-awaited-oft-delayed-new-stadium-will-open-in-2026 The Associated Press /education/2024-08-23/miami-soccer-sport-leadership-fiu-course This summer, Florida International University and the Argentina Football Association partnered to launch a 10-week sports leadership global program. Fri, 23 Aug 2024 11:00:00 GMT /education/2024-08-23/miami-soccer-sport-leadership-fiu-course Jimena Romero /sports/2024-07-19/injured-and-locked-out-fans-file-first-lawsuits-over-copa-america-stampede-and-melee The first lawsuits have been filed in connection with last weekend's melees that broke out when fans without tickets forced their way into the Copa America soccer final at South Florida's Hard Rock Stadium. Court records show that at least four lawsuits have been filed. Fri, 19 Jul 2024 19:58:34 GMT /sports/2024-07-19/injured-and-locked-out-fans-file-first-lawsuits-over-copa-america-stampede-and-melee Terry Spencer | Associated Press /americas/2024-07-18/lionel-messi-asked-to-apologize-for-argentina-players-racist-chant An Argentinean government official said Messi, who is the team captain, and the president of the country’s soccer federation, Claudio Tapia, should apologize after a video was shared on social media showing members of Argentina’s triumphant squad singing a racist chant about French players with African heritage. Thu, 18 Jul 2024 12:00:00 GMT /americas/2024-07-18/lionel-messi-asked-to-apologize-for-argentina-players-racist-chant James Robson | Associated Press /commentary/2024-07-18/a-south-american-soccer-boss-is-arrested-for-assault-how-fitting COMMENTARY The loutish example of soccer bosses like Ramón Jesurún helps explain the hooligan behavior of soccer fans like those who stormed Hard Rock Stadium at the Copa America final. Thu, 18 Jul 2024 11:00:00 GMT /commentary/2024-07-18/a-south-american-soccer-boss-is-arrested-for-assault-how-fitting Tim Padgett /law-justice/2024-07-16/colombia-soccer-federation-president-arrest-copa-america Miami-Dade police say Colombia’s soccer federation president and his son were among 27 people arrested during the crowd control issues that broke out at the Copa America final. Ramón Jesurún and his son Ramon Jamil Jesurun were detained after the event at Hard Rock Stadium and charged. Tue, 16 Jul 2024 13:33:51 GMT /law-justice/2024-07-16/colombia-soccer-federation-president-arrest-copa-america Alanis Thames | Associated Press /sports/2024-07-15/chaos-at-hard-rock-stadium-as-fans-breach-security-gates-ahead-of-copa-america-final With some fans in handcuffs and others getting medical treatment, the chaos caused the game to be delayed and raised concerns ahead of the high profile World Cup games the venue will host in 2026. Mon, 15 Jul 2024 14:04:54 GMT /sports/2024-07-15/chaos-at-hard-rock-stadium-as-fans-breach-security-gates-ahead-of-copa-america-final Alanis Thames | Associated Press /sports/2024-07-15/colombia-copa-america-final-argentina-miami Emotions were high for soccer fans in South Florida on Sunday as they packed bars and restaurants to watch Argentina take on Colombia in the Copa America final. In Doral, Colombian fans hoping for their first title since 2001 spoke about their pride despite mourning a tough loss. Mon, 15 Jul 2024 13:05:09 GMT /sports/2024-07-15/colombia-copa-america-final-argentina-miami Anita Li /sports/2024-06-20/as-messi-seeks-another-trophy-soccer-fears-for-a-future-without-him On Thursday in Atlanta, the Argentine national soccer team will kick off the 2024 edition of Copa América, whose final will take place in Miami next month. Will this be the last time superstar Lionel Messi, who turns 37 next week, wears the blue and white Argentine uniform in a major tournament? Thu, 20 Jun 2024 16:32:00 GMT /sports/2024-06-20/as-messi-seeks-another-trophy-soccer-fears-for-a-future-without-him Daniel Politi and James Wagner | The New York Times /americas/2024-06-18/mls-teams-adjust-to-a-summer-of-soccer-without-some-of-the-leagues-biggest-names Lionel Messi could miss as many as six games with Inter Miami if Argentina wins its way to the Copa America final. Thirty-nine players from Major League Soccer were called up by their national teams in the run-up to the tournament. Tue, 18 Jun 2024 14:11:18 GMT /americas/2024-06-18/mls-teams-adjust-to-a-summer-of-soccer-without-some-of-the-leagues-biggest-names Anne M. Peterson | The Associated Press