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Azerbaijan and Spain competing to host Champions League final in 2027 after withdrawal of Milan
NYON, Switzerland (AP) — Azerbaijan and Spain have declared an interest in hosting the men’s…
Mourinho still believes he could win a title with Man United because of Man City charges
Jose Mourinho has not given up hope of winning a Premier League title for Manchester…
Calgary Wild FC women’s pro soccer team announces its leaders
CALGARY — Soccer so foundational to her life, Lara Murphy is putting her skills and…
Courtois set to miss ‘clasico’ against Barcelona because of muscle injury
MADRID (AP) — Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois is expected to miss Saturday’s “clasico” against…
Galatasaray and Bodø/Glimt victorious in the Europa League
ISTANBUL (AP) — Galatasaray scored three first-half goals en route to a 4-3 victory over…
Former Thorns GM Karina LeBlanc adds to responsibilities with Portland sports group
PORTLAND — Canadian Karina LeBlanc has been named executive vice-president of strategic growth development for…
More than 250 fans of Uruguay’s Penarol detained in Rio after clashes with police
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — More than 250 supporters of Uruguayan club Penarol were detained…
Liverpool stays perfect in Champions League and Raphinha scores hat trick for Barcelona
It was a great night for English clubs, and for Barcelona captain Raphinha. Premier League…
Chicago Red Stars getting new name, will be known as Chicago Stars Football Club
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Red Stars are getting a new name and logo. The…
Raphinha scores after less than a minute for Barcelona against Bayern in Champions League
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Barcelona needed less than a minute to take the lead against…
Former Uruguay soccer star Diego Forlán to make pro tennis debut at age 45
MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay (AP) — Former Uruguay striker Diego Forlán will make his professional tennis debut…
Atletico raises awareness of fans with disabilities at Champions League game
MADRID (AP) — Atletico Madrid raised awareness about inclusion with activities for fans with disabilities…
‘Freak’ Haaland scores outrageous goal for Man City in the Champions League
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Erling Haaland scored an outrageous backheel volley in the Champions League…
Inter loses another player to injury ahead of key match against Juventus
BERN, Switzerland (AP) — Inter Milan lost another player to injury ahead of a crucial…
Leipzig’s Xavi Simons helped off the field with injury in Champions League
LEIPZIG, Germany (AP) — Leipzig midfielder Xavi Simons was helped off with a left leg…
Raphinha steals the show with a hat trick in Barcelona’s statement win over Bayern
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Barcelona’s game against Bayern Munich was billed as a duel between…
Jonathan David sets scoring mark to help Lille beat Atletico Madrid
MADRID (AP) — After scoring the winner against Real Madrid, Jonathan David came through with…
Slot machine: Liverpool makes record-setting start to season under Dutchman after win at Leipzig
LEIPZIG, Germany (AP) — Call it the Slot machine. Liverpool’s relentless start to the season…
Xabi Alonso shows Leverkusen’s depth with 8 changes in 1-1 draw with Brest
GUINGAMP, France (AP) — Xabi Alonso suggested Bayer Leverkusen’s 1-1 draw with Brest in the…
Atletico struggles to understand penalty call after losing to Lille in Champions League game
MADRID (AP) — Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone and his players were struggling to understand…
Brazil’s Botafogo nears 1st Copa Libertadores final after 5-0 rout of Uruguay’s Penarol
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Brazil’s Botafogo beat Uruguay’s Penarol 5-0 on Wednesday to edge…
Gauld nets hat trick, Vancouver Whitecaps rout Portland Timbers 5-0 in wild-card game
PORTLAND — It was a result even the Vancouver Whitecaps hadn’t dared to dream of.…
Vancouver’s Ryan Gauld becomes the 3rd player with 4 goal contributions in an MLS playoff game
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Ryan Gauld had a hat trick and added an assist to…
Marcus Thuram is transforming from an assist man to a leading goal-scorer at Inter
ROME (AP) — Last season, Marcus Thuram was Serie A’s top assist man. This season,…