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Cristian Chivu expected to take over as coach of Inter Milan after ending Parma contract
PARMA, Italy (AP) — Parma has reached agreement with coach Cristian Chivu to terminate his…
Germany reassesses World Cup prospects after being taught lessons by France and Portugal
BERLIN (AP) — Two defeats and last place in a mini-tournament it expected to win…
Can the inexperienced Cristian Chivu’s playing success translate to the dugout at Inter Milan?
MILAN (AP) — Inter Milan appointed Cristian Chivu as coach on Monday despite his relative…
Spain tries to stay upbeat after shootout loss to Portugal in Nations League final
MADRID (AP) — As Cristiano Ronaldo lifted the Nations League trophy and his Portugal teammates…
Manchester United teenager Gabe Biancheri gets first taste of camp with Canada
TORONTO — Born in Wales to a Canadian mother and Italian father, Gabe Biancheri has…
Man City signs left back Aït-Nouri from Wolves ahead of Club World Cup
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester City signed Algeria left back Rayan Aït-Nouri from Wolverhampton for…
Tyler Adams to miss US-Switzerland friendly because of foot injury
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — U.S. midfielder Tyler Adams will miss Tuesday night’s friendly against Switzerland…
Brazil could secure a World Cup spot with victory in Ancelotti’s home debut
SAO PAULO (AP) — More South American teams could qualify for the 2026 World Cup…
Guardiola picks up another honor in Manchester. This one is from its university
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola was awarded an honorary degree by…
Italy gives winning sendoff for Spalletti in World Cup qualifying. De Bruyne saves Belgium
With a parting gift for Luciano Spalletti, Italy beat Moldova 2-0 on Monday for its…
World Cup host city organizers acknowledge immigration crackdown may impact next year’s tournament
NEW YORK (AP) — Philadelphia’s host city executive for the 2026 World Cup says organizers…
Fan taken to hospital after falling from stand during Belgium-Wales soccer match
BRUSSELS (AP) — A soccer fan who fell from the upper tier of King Baudouin…
Man City hires two coaches key to rival Liverpool’s recent success
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Two coaches who have been key to Liverpool’s success in recent…
Right To Play International asks people to play and share their stories on Wednesday
As two of Canada’s most experienced Olympians, Miranda Ayim and Erica Wiebe have made careers…
European women’s champion Arsenal to use 60,000-seat stadium for all domestic league home games
LONDON (AP) — Women’s Champions League winner Arsenal pledged on Tuesday to use the club’s…
Ranieri rejects offer to coach Italy on a quest to get back to the World Cup
ROME (AP) — Claudio Ranieri did not even want to try where Roberto Mancini and…
Reports: Ex-Montpellier defender Congré rushed to hospital with stab wound near heart
MONTPELLIER, France (AP) — Former Montpellier player Daniel Congré was found unconscious with a serious…
Borussia Dortmund signs Jobe Bellingham, Real Madrid star Jude’s younger brother
DORTMUND, Germany (AP) — The Bellingham name is back at Borussia Dortmund. Jobe Bellingham signed…
Juventus keeps faith in Tudor as coach and PSG’s Kolo Muani staying for Club World Cup
TURIN, Italy (AP) — Juventus coach Igor Tudor is to stay in charge next season…
Man City signs France playmaker Cherki to usher in start of post-De Bruyne era
Manchester City kickstarted the post-Kevin De Bruyne era by signing maverick France playmaker Rayan Cherki…
Australia qualifies for 2026 World Cup with 2-1 win over Saudi Arabia
Connor Metcalfe scored his first goal for Australia and Mitchell Duke iced the 2-1 victory…
One year from World Cup opener, FIFA leaves questions unanswered on tickets and security
NEW YORK (AP) — A year from the largest World Cup ever, there has been…
It’s time: Countdown clocks signal kickoff of 2026 FIFA World Cup is one year away
The one-year countdown to the 2026 World Cup starts Wednesday, with clocks to be unveiled…
Hermoso left out of Spain’s squad for Women’s European Championship
MADRID (AP) — Spain’s squad for the Women’s European Championship does not include Jenni Hermoso,…