As part of Barbie’s 65th anniversary celebration, Mattel announced on Wednesday that professional tennis star Venus Williams is the latest celebrity to be immortalized as a one-of-a-kind Barbie doll. This announcement adds to the ongoing celebration of the iconic doll’s milestone year. Venus Williams, renowned for her exceptional achievements in tennis, including four Olympic gold […]
The Canadian Premier League (CPL) and Volkswagen Canada are joining forces once more this season to launch the 2024 Volkswagen FC: Game Changers program. This initiative aims to recognize and celebrate five remarkable Canadians who are making a positive impact on their communities through their dedication to soccer. Building on the success of its debut […]
Two iconic figures with strong ties to Toronto FC have been selected for induction into the prestigious Canada Soccer Hall of Fame as part of the esteemed class of 2024. Dwayne De Rosario, a revered figure in TFC’s history and a former standout for the Canadian Men’s National Team (CanMNT), alongside Robyn Gayle, an accomplished […]
Former FIFA vice-president Jack Warner expressed relief and satisfaction following the US Supreme Court’s decision to throw out the convictions of two defendants connected to football corruption cases. Warner, who had been embroiled in allegations of corruption, fraud, and money laundering, believes that this ruling marks the end of his long-standing legal ordeal. The September […]
Thierry Henry has opened up about realising he “must have been in depression” during his career. The 46-year-old former forward, who won the World Cup with France and is Arsenal’s all-time highest scorer, says he had a moment early in the coronavirus pandemic where he was “crying almost every day”. Henry has linked that to […]
The talent of players from Concacaf can be found all around the world, the latest signing happening in Spain at Real Betis Balompie who added FW Tiffany Cameron of the Jamaican Women’s National Team. Cameron was part of the Reggae Girlz squad in both of their historical participations at the FIFA Women’s World Cup: The […]
Richard Edwards, a former Jamaican national team soccer player, has embarked on a new chapter in his career as he transitions into coaching. Edwards, known for his impressive 37 caps as a player, has teamed up with his wife, Christa, to establish the Touch of Class Soccer Academy in Canada, set to commence its operations […]
Kerly Theus is a 5ft 4in goalkeeper who plays for the Haiti women’s national team. For the last 40 minutes, we have talked about her career, her country, her childhood. We have even touched on the friends she lost in the 2010 earthquake. There something has been bubbling up inside Haiti’s Kerly Theus 5ft […]
Insults aimed at Real Madrid soccer player Vinicius Jr have triggered a fierce debate about racism in sport and whether Spanish society has a problem with the issue. Spanish police have arrested three people in connection with racist abuse directed at Vinicius Jr, who confronted fans of Valencia football club in the Mestalla stadium who […]
Former Trinidad and Tobago footballer Shaka Hislop opened up about his career including representing Trinidad and Tobago at the 2006 World Cup, which he said was a dream come true. Hislop spoke with sports media about his experiences during his wide and varied career, including tackling the issue of racism in sport. Hislop said […]
