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Borussia Dortmund’s sponsorship deal with major arms maker set for heated debate at club’s AGM
DORTMUND, Germany (AP) — Borussia Dortmund’s sponsorship deal with an arms maker profiting from wars…
Soccer players Sam Kerr and Kristie Mewis say they are expecting a baby
LONDON (AP) — Chelsea striker Sam Kerr and U.S. midfielder Kristie Mewis are expecting a…
USWNT leaving Smith, Rodman and Swanson at home for upcoming European matches
The dynamic U.S. women’s national team trio of Trinity Rodman, Sophia Smith and Mallory Swanson…
Messi’s Argentina could reach the verge of World Cup spot by beating visitor Peru
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Lionel Messi’s Argentina will be on the verge of confirming…
Croatia, Denmark qualify for Nations League quarterfinals with draws
MADRID (AP) — Denmark and Croatia completed the Nations League quarterfinals lineup after both sides…
US men’s soccer to open 2025 schedule with friendly against Venezuela
ST. LOUIS (AP) — The U.S. men’s national team will open its 2025 schedule with…
Pulisic scores twice, US beats Jamaica 4-2 for 5-2 aggregate win in CONCACAF Nations League QF
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Mauricio Pochettino had a message for American players after a 5-2…
German soccer club Werder Bremen stops posting on X citing rise of hate speech
BREMEN, Germany (AP) — German soccer club Werder Bremen is the second Bundesliga team to…
Bayern midfielder Palhinha faces weeks out after injury while with Portugal
MUNICH (AP) — João Palhinha’s year could be over early after the Bayern Munich midfielder…
England and Man City forward Lauren Hemp to miss US friendly after knee surgery
LONDON (AP) — England forward Lauren Hemp has had knee surgery, her Manchester City club…
Japan on brink of reaching World Cup while Indonesia stuns Saudi Arabia
XIAMEN, China (AP) — Japan is within touching distance of an eighth straight World Cup…
Germany’s soccer team wants to focus on playing and not politics
BERLIN (AP) — No more heroes, Germany wants winners. The days of the Germany soccer…
An emotional Rafael Nadal retires at the Davis Cup after he loses and Spain is eliminated
MALAGA, Spain (AP) — Rafael Nadal bit his lower lip and his reddened eyes welled…
Tanzania, Botswana and Mozambique grab the final qualification spots for 2025 Africa Cup
DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania (AP) — Borussia Dortmund star Serhou Guirassy will miss the Africa…
Eintracht Frankfurt defender Amenda needs surgery for ankle injury in Switzerland debut
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Defender Aurèle Amenda injured an ankle during his Switzerland debut and…
Genoa fires coach Gilardino and reportedly lines up Vieira to replace him
GENOA, Italy (AP) — Genoa surprisingly fired coach Alberto Gilardino on Tuesday and reportedly already…
Soccer’s ‘worst’ national team rises toward 2026 World Cup chance after Nations League group win
GENEVA (AP) — The official worst national team in men’s soccer is within sight of…
Homophobic abuse of Kerr and Mewis is ‘unacceptable,’ Chelsea manager says
LONDON (AP) — Chelsea women’s team manager Sonia Bompastor on Tuesday condemned the homophobic abuse…
Gerardo ‘Tata’ Martino stepping down as coach of Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami, AP source says
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Gerardo “Tata” Martino, who guided Inter Miami to the best…
Spirit owner Kang pledges $30 million to US Soccer for women’s and girl’s programs
CHICAGO (AP) — Washington Spirit owner Michele Kang has pledged $30 million to U.S. Soccer…
Germany denied by last-chance penalty for Hungary in Nations League. Sweden’s Gyökeres scores 4
Dominik Szoboszlai scored a penalty in the ninth minute of stoppage time to deny Germany…
Viktor Gyökeres overtakes Erling Haaland to be Nations League top scorer
STOCKHOLM (AP) — Sweden forward Viktor Gyökeres netted four goals Tuesday in a 6-0 rout…
World Cup qualifying draw seedings in Europe completed by Slovakia, Czech wins in Nations League
ZURICH (AP) — The draw seedings for 2026 World Cup qualifying groups in Europe were…
Pep Guardiola reportedly agrees to contract extension at Manchester City
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Pep Guardiola has agreed to a contract extension to stay at…