• The Canadian Press

    Concussion replacements added for Copa America under the pink substitution pass system

    LUQUE, Paraguay (AP) — Coaches at next month's Copa America will be able to make a 6th and extra substitution in cases of suspected head trauma or concussion. South American soccer’s governing body CONMEBOL announced the decision Tuesday, making it valid for all its competitions once the Copa America starts in the United States on June 20. CONMEBOL issued a statement saying coaches will need to notify the referee or the 4th match official of the concussion replacement through a pink substitution

  • The Independent

    Football fans go to incredible lengths to win hilarious half-time challenge at Mexican game

    A half-time challenge during a Mexican football game has gone viral after both supporters went to great lengths to win. Things went off the rails early in the relay race, which took place last Thursday during a match between Cruz Azul and Monterrey, as one man pushed another off of the balance beam after clearing a few hurdles.

  • PA Media: Sport

    ‘Relaxed’ Harry Kane set to be fit and ready for Euro 2024 after back issue

    Gareth Southgate has allayed any injury fears, saying the injury is “pretty much clear” now.

  • The Canadian Press

    Canadian Premier League side York United FC fire head coach Martin Nash

    TORONTO — York United FC, which sits fifth in the eight-team Canadian Premier League at 2-3-1, has fired coach Martin Nash. Assistant coach Mauro Eustaquio has been named interim coach during the search for a permanent replacement. The Toronto team, under new Mexican ownership this season, lost its first two games of the season but has gone 2-1-1 since and is coming off a 2-2 draw at Cavalry FC on the weekend. “We would like to thank Martin for his contributions to the club,” York president and