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Corinne Diacre hired as Marseille women’s coach two years after being fired by France
MARSEILLE, France (AP) — Corinne Diacre was hired as coach of the Marseille women’s team…
African soccer leader says Morocco street protests do not affect Cup of Nations plans
KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — Street protests against Morocco’s government, provoked in part by spending on…
Memphis Depay late to join Dutch national team because of stolen passport
AMSTERDAM (AP) — Memphis Depay, the all-time leading scorer for the Netherlands, will be late…
France calls up Florian Thauvin to replace injured Bradley Barcola for World Cup qualifiers
PARIS (AP) — France called up veteran winger Florian Thauvin on Monday to replace the…
Kylian Mbappé’s status for World Cup qualifiers is unclear as coach awaits medical update
PARIS (AP) — France coach Didier Deschamps is awaiting a further update from his medical…
Fabio Cannavaro to coach Uzbekistan at its first World Cup appearance
Uzbekistan has hired former Italy defender Fabio Cannavaro as national team coach ahead of its…
Former England rugby captain Lewis Moody diagnosed with ALS
Lewis Moody, the former England rugby captain and 2003 World Cup winner, has been diagnosed…
Canadian star defender Moise Bombito sidelined again, this time with a broken leg
Canadian star defender Moise Bombito has been sidelined by injury, again. OGC Nice has confirmed…
Rodri out of Spain squad for World Cup qualifiers after injury sustained in Man City match
MADRID (AP) — Midfielder Rodri has been dropped from Spain’s squad for upcoming World Cup…
Host Italy to have unprecedented 4 flag bearers at Milan-Cortina Olympics opening ceremonies
ROME (AP) — Host nation Italy is going to really spread around the honors at…
O’Reilly gets first England call-up as injury replacement for James
LONDON (AP) — Manchester City’s Nico O’Reilly received his first call-up by England’s senior squad…
Jorge Polanco’s 2 home runs help Mariners take Game 2 of ALDS, even series against Tigers
SEATTLE (AP) — Shortly after Jorge Polanco’s second home run of the game off reigning…
How Trump and Infantino’s friendship is shaping the World Cup
WASHINGTON (AP) — The plan started coming together inside a luxury box at MetLife Stadium.…
Trump and Infantino: How a friendship is shaping the World Cup
WASHINGTON (AP) — The plan started coming together inside a luxury box at MetLife Stadium.…
Denis Bouanga’s 86th-minute goal sends streaking LAFC past Atlanta 1-0 for 5th consecutive win
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Denis Bouanga scored in his sixth consecutive match Sunday night, connecting…
Berhalter notches brace, Vancouver Whitecaps thump San Jose Earthquakes 4-1
VANCOUVER — Sebastian Berhalter has been working on shooting from distance. That practice paid off…
Berhalter has 2 goals, assist; Whitecaps beat Earthquakes 4-1, remain tied atop Western Conference
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Sebastian Berhalter had two goals and an assist, Rayan Elloumi…
Russell Martin fired as head coach of struggling Scottish soccer giant Rangers
GLASGOW, Scotland (AP) — Russell Martin was fired as head coach of Rangers after a…
Kouassi scores winning goal in Spirit’s 2-1 win over Wave
Rosemonde Kouassi scored the winning goal in the dying moments and the Washington Spirit defeated…
Pulisic’s near-perfect start to Serie A hits a snag with penalty miss in AC Milan’s draw at Juventus
ROME (AP) — Christian Pulisic had been making all the right moves for AC Milan…
Haaland scores again and Rodri gets another injury in Man City’s win at Brentford in Premier League
Another goal for the prolific Erling Haaland. Another injury for the unfortunate Rodri. Manchester City…
Man City star Rodri sustains suspected hamstring problem in latest injury issue for Spain midfielder
LONDON (AP) — Manchester City midfielder Rodri was forced off with a suspected hamstring problem…
Mexico soccer star Omar Bravo arrested on suspicion of child sexual abuse
SAO PAULO (AP) — Mexican authorities said they arrested former soccer player Omar Bravo, 45,…
Odegaard out of Norway’s World Cup qualifier with Israel after injury playing for Arsenal
LONDON (AP) — Martin Odegaard has been withdrawn from Norway’s squad for its upcoming matches,…