Soccer

Spain’s new star, Vicky López, announces her presence at Euro 2025
BERN, Switzerland (AP) — From the country that claimed the last four Ballon d’Or awards,…

Canadian men’s soccer team to host Australia in Montreal for October friendly
MONTREAL — The Canadian men’s national soccer team will host Australia in its first match…
Chelsea set to sign English winger Jamie Gittens from Borussia Dortmund
LONDON (AP) — Chelsea is expected to sign English winger Jamie Gittens from Borussia Dortmund,…

Brazilian quarterfinalists Fluminense and Palmeiras benefit from Club World Cup’s expanded field
Fresh off a dramatic overtime victory over Manchester City, Al Hilal heads into the quarterfinals…

World champion Spain routs Portugal 5-0 in their Euro 2025 opener
BERN (AP) — Esther González scored twice and world champion Spain delivered a strong statement…

Portugal and Spain players pay tribute to Diogo Jota and his brother before Euro 2025 opener
BERN, Switzerland (AP) — Portugal and Spain players observed a period of silence before their…

Italy beats Belgium 1-0 in their Euro 2025 opener in what could prove to be a pivotal win
SION, Switzerland (AP) — Italy secured what could prove to be a pivotal opening victory…

Some fans question US readiness for 2026 World Cup after Club World Cup experience
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Lifelong soccer fan Victor Dumois expressed concern about the United States…

Euro 2025: Denmark meets Sweden again one month after being routed 6-1
GENEVA (AP) — Losing 6-1 in your last game before a major soccer tournament to…

Liverpool player Diogo Jota and his brother killed in a car accident in Spain
MADRID (AP) — Liverpool player Diogo Jota and his brother were killed in a car…

Liverpool forward Diogo Jota rose to the heights of soccer stardom before his tragic death at 28
As a child, Diogo Jota idolized Cristiano Ronaldo. In a career that took him to…

Brescia, the club that Roberto Baggio ended his career with, has license revoked for bankruptcy
ROME (AP) — Brescia, the club that Roberto Baggio ended his career with, had its…

Reaction to the deaths of Liverpool player Diogo Jota and his brother
Reaction to the deaths of Liverpool player Diogo Jota and his brother, André Silva, in…

Liverpool player Diogo Jota and his brother killed in a car accident in Spain
MADRID (AP) — Liverpool player Diogo Jota and his brother were killed in a car…

Quebec language watchdog now says it’s OK to use ‘go’ to support sports teams
MONTREAL — Quebec’s language watchdog has changed its tune on whether it’s acceptable to use…