Tag: Soccer
PHOTOS: London’s indoor soccer hub is alive and kicking
Officials who run London’s indoor soccer hub, the BMO Centre, are crediting a $150,000 Ontario government grant with helping the venue survive through COVID-19 pandemic shutdowns. With 4,000 players of all ages passing through weekly, its popularity is beyond doubt and LFP’s Mike Hensen was there this weekend to take in some of the action: […]
Jessie Fleming nominated as FIFA Women’s player of the year
Jessie Fleming, a 24-year-old world-class soccer player from London, has been nominated as the 2022 Best Women’s FIFA Player.
IN PHOTOS: London soccer fans and a World Cup classic
Local soccer fans converged on The Scots Corner, a downtown bar along Dundas Place, to watch Sunday’s World Cup classic between Argentina and France. Argentina won the thrilling championship final on penalty kicks. All photos by LFP’s Derek Ruttan: druttan@postmedia.com
IN PHOTOS: School’s out for landmark Morocco-France World Cup match
Morocco’s stirring run to Wednesday’s World Cup semifinals made them the first African nation to reach the global soccer event’s final four, and it united Muslims around the world.
Canada eliminated from World Cup
Team Canada’s first time at the FIFA World Cup in over three decades has ended in elimination.