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Argentina beats Peru to close in on World Cup spot; Brazil and Uruguay draw
BUENOS AIRES (AP) — Lautaro Martínez’s goal gave Argentina a 1-0 win over Peru on…
Mexico overcomes 2-goal deficit, reaches CONCACAF Nations League semifinals with US, Canada, Panama
Mexico overcame a two-goal, first-leg deficit and reached the CONCACAF Nations League semifinals with a…
Patrick Vieira hired as Genoa coach with potential implications for Mario Balotelli
GENOA, Italy (AP) — Genoa confirmed Patrick Vieira as its new coach on Wednesday and…
After stints in U.S. and Iceland, Leah Pais stoked to be back home with AFC Toronto
TORONTO — After playing soccer at three U.S. colleges and professionally in Iceland, Leah Pais…
Germany optimistic with 2026 World Cup on horizon after a much-improved year
DUESSELDORF, Germany (AP) — What a difference a year makes. Twelve months ago, Germany was…
UEFA orders Kosovo to forfeit Nations League game after team walks off. Romania punished for chants
NYON, Switzerland (AP) — UEFA ordered Kosovo on Wednesday to forfeit a Nations League game…
Club World Cup pushback sees the possibility of player strike action raised again
HOOFDDORP, Netherlands (AP) — A strike by top soccer stars cannot be ruled out, a…
Tottenham appeals against severity of Bentancur’s ban for offensive comments on South Koreans
LONDON (AP) — Tottenham has launched an appeal against the severity of Uruguay midfielder Rodrigo…
Columbus Crew’s Wilfried Nancy named Sigi Schmid MLS Coach of the Year
Wilfried Nancy has been voted the 2024 Sigi Schmid MLS Coach of the Year, becoming…
Soccer clubs worldwide get $125 million in money owed from player transfers, $200M more in backlog
ZURICH (AP) — Soccer clubs worldwide have been paid $125 million in money owed to…
UEFA orders Kosovo to forfeit Nations League game after team walks off. Romania punished for chants
NYON, Switzerland (AP) — UEFA ordered Kosovo on Wednesday to forfeit a Nations League game…
CF Montreal signs defender Joel Waterman to three-year extension
MONTREAL — CF Montreal signed centre back Joel Waterman to a three-year contract extension through…
Cleveland to bid for WNBA team. City has strong history with women’s hoops, Rockers once in league
CLEVELAND (AP) — Cleveland wants back in the WNBA game. With interest in women’s pro…
Lockers used by Ronaldo, Beckham and other Real Madrid stars are up for auction
LONDON (AP) — It’s a sports fan’s perfect storage solution: Metal lockers that once held…
France’s wealthiest family eyes Klopp’s help to turn Paris FC into powerhouse
ORLY, France (AP) — The Arnault family, owners of the LVMH luxury empire, plan to…
Lockers used by Ronaldo, Beckham and other Real Madrid stars are up for auction
LONDON (AP) — It’s a sports fan’s perfect storage solution: Metal lockers that once held…
Trump feuded with NFL players in his first term. Now, some are busting out his dance moves
If the latest dance sweeping the sports world is any indication, Donald Trump and the…
Lyon late surge routs Roma in Women’s Champions League. Chelsea, Real Madrid also into quarterfinals
Two goals in two minutes by substitute Kadidiatou Diani roused Lyon to a late-surging 4-1…
A Costa Rican team threatens FIFA with legal action in bid for spot at Club World Cup
The winningest team in Costa Rica is asking FIFA for a spot in next summer’s…
Eric Quill returns to FC Dallas organization as new head coach
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — FC Dallas has hired Eric Quill, who most recently coached New…
International star Juan Mata joins ownership group of MLS expansion franchise San Diego FC
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Spanish star and World Cup champion Juan Mata has joined the…
US women to host Japan, Colombia and Australia in 10th SheBelieves Cup
CHICAGO (AP) — The U.S. women’s national team will host Australia, Japan and Colombia in…
NH court to hear cases about transgender girls playing girls sports and the right to protest them
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Two lawsuits about transgender girl athletes — one challenging a state…
What is the power struggle between President Milei and Argentina’s soccer federation?
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Argentina produces some of the best soccer players on the…