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Coach Bruno Genesio guiding Lille to success after outwitting Ancelotti and Simeone
AP Sports Writer (AP) — Just a year ago, Bruno Genesio left Rennes amid general…
Pop star Ed Sheeran helps favorite soccer team sign player before getting on stage with Taylor Swift
Ed Sheeran was about to join Taylor Swift on stage at a concert over the…
Can Guardiola turn around Man City amid the worst losing run of his coaching career?
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Pep Guardiola’s two-year contract extension at Manchester City gives him a…
NYCFC stadium next to Citi Field to be called Etihad Park after United Arab Emirates airline
NEW YORK (AP) — New York City FC’s $780 million, 25,000-seat venue that it intends…
Chelsea defender Reece James misses Leicester match because of hamstring injury
Chelsea defender Reece James will miss Saturday’s English Premier League game against Leicester because of…
Injuries forcing Bayern Munich to innovate before tough games ahead
MUNICH (AP) — Injuries are forcing Bayern Munich to innovate before a series of tough…
Stuttgart likely without Germany forward Deniz Undav for the rest of the year
STUTTGART, Germany (AP) — Germany forward Deniz Undav has been ruled out for possibly the…
Spain and tennis having to cope with the retirement of the great Nadal
MALAGA, Spain (AP) — As Rafael Nadal prepared to serve in what turned out to…
Vancouver Rise FC hires Denmark’s Heiner-Moller as head coach
VANCOUVER — Anja Heiner-Moller has made a conscious habit of saying yes to opportunities over…
Under-20 coach Cindy Tye named interim coach for upcoming Canada senior friendlies
Canadian under-20 coach Cindy Tye will serve as interim coach for Canada’s upcoming women’s friendlies…
FC Cincinnati signs Togo striker Kévin Denkey for what MLS says is a record fee for the league
CINCINNATI (AP) — FC Cincinnati signed Togo striker Kévin Denkey from Belgian club Cercle Brugge…
CF Montreal names Wray as Director of Soccer, Saputo sons take on new roles
MONTREAL — CF Montreal announced a restructuring of their front office on Thursday. Corey Wray,…
Leading scorer Martinez a free agent after CF Montreal declines option
MONTREAL — CF Montréal will not exercise the contract options of nine players including leading…
New Hampshire courts hear 2 cases on transgender girls playing girls sports
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Two New Hampshire fathers who were barred from school district events…
CPL’s York United FC promotes assistant coach Mauro Eustaquio to head coach
TORONTO — After scouring resumes from home and abroad, York United FC opted to promote…
Guardiola signs a 2-year contract extension at Man City and eyes ‘more trophies’
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Pep Guardiola committed himself to Manchester City for another two years…
Arsenal, Man City and Bayern advance to Women’s Champions League quarterfinals
Arsenal, Manchester City and Bayern Munich all advanced to the Women’s Champions League quarterfinals with…
Athletes see climate change as threatening their sports and their health. Some are speaking up
BAKU, Azerbaijan (AP) — Pragnya Mohan has been a professional triathlete for nearly a decade,…
Guardiola intends to stay at Man City even if club relegated from Premier League
Fresh from signing a new contract at Manchester City, Pep Guardiola reiterated his intention to…
Premier League clubs vote to change financial rules after challenge by Man City
Premier League clubs agreed on Friday to amend rules to one of the competition’s key…
Draw list for the UEFA Nations League quarterfinals and promotion-relegation playoffs
NYON, Switzerland (AP) — Draw made Friday for the quarterfinals and semifinals in the UEFA…
Spain drawn against the Netherlands in Nations League quarterfinals. France paired with Croatia
NYON, Switzerland (AP) — Two rematches of recent World Cup finals were served up Friday…
Liverpool defender Alexander-Arnold to return ‘soon’ but in doubt for Real Madrid game
LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Liverpool right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold hasn’t returned to team training yet after…
Man City’s Rodri says he would have to consider potential interest from Real Madrid
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Manchester City’s Ballon d’Or winner Rodri has said he would listen…