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FIFA signs Budweiser brewer AB InBev to separate sponsor deal for 2025 Club World Cup in the US
ZURICH (AP) — FIFA signed its longtime sponsor AB InBev to a Club World Cup…
Leipzig rues another defeat before tackling winless start to Champions League
BERLIN (AP) — Leipzig’s season is not going to plan after four games in a…
Real Madrid’s Vinicius to miss Champions League game at Liverpool because of hamstring injury
MADRID (AP) — Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr. has a hamstring injury and will miss…
‘What should I change?’ Man City boss Pep Guardiola faces questions in career-worst losing run
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Amid the worst losing streak of his career, Pep Guardiola is…
Two US senators urge FIFA not to pick Saudi Arabia as 2034 World Cup host over human rights risks
GENEVA (AP) — Two United States senators urged FIFA on Monday not to pick Saudi…
Pop star Ed Sheeran apologizes to Man United boss Ruben Amorim for crashing interview
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — British pop star Ed Sheeran has apologized to Ruben Amorim after…
While Messi dominates the conversation, players like the Crew’s Nagbe have helped grow MLS
As soccer players go, Darlington Nagbe has approached his lengthy career differently. Nagbe recently wrapped…
Vancouver Whitecaps fire head coach Vanni Sartini after three-plus seasons in charge
VANCOUVER — Head coach Vanni Sartini paid the price Monday for the Vancouver Whitecaps’ mediocre…
Napoli club and fans pay tribute to Maradona on 4th anniversary of his death
NAPLES, Italy (AP) — Napoli fans and club officials paid tribute to Diego Maradona on…
Canada forward Evelyne Viens sidelined by injury ahead of Canada friendlies in Spain
AS Roma forward Evelyne Viens has pulled out of upcoming Canada games against Iceland and…
Englishman Davis scores late to rescue point for Udinese and Lecce steals win at Venezia
EMPOLI, Italy (AP) — Englishman Keinan Davis scored with 14 minutes remaining for Udinese to…
US goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher is retiring from international soccer
U.S. women’s national team goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher, known for her unflappable demeanor in the face…
West Ham surprise Newcastle with 2-0 away win
NEWCASTLE, England (AP) — Newcastle’s winning run in the English Premier League came to an…
Vancouver Whitecaps fire coach Vanni Sartini following elimination from MLS playoffs
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Coach Vanni Sartini was fired by the Vancouver Whitecaps on…
Iceland coach Åge Hareide resigns ahead of 2026 World Cup qualifying games
REYKJAVIK, Iceland (AP) — Veteran coach Åge Hareide has resigned from the Iceland national team…
Tottenham goalkeeper played an hour against Man City with a fractured ankle. He kept a clean sheet
LONDON (AP) — Tottenham goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario says he played for an hour against Manchester…
Southgate’s future might be away from soccer as he searches for ‘purpose’ after leaving England
LONDON (AP) — Five months after leaving his job as England coach, Gareth Southgate is…
New York City FC fires coach Nick Cushing after playoff loss to rival New York Red Bulls
NEW YORK (AP) — Coach Nick Cushing was fired by New York City FC on…
Pogba’s brother and 5 others go on trial in extortion case targeting the former France star
PARIS (AP) — A brother of World Cup winner Paul Pogba went on trial Tuesday…
MSL club St. Louis City SC hires former Aston Villa defender Olof Mellberg as coach
ST. LOUIS (AP) — St. Louis City SC hired former Aston Villa defender Olof Mellberg…
Arsenal fan gets 3-year ban from games for racist social media post about Thomas Partey
LONDON (AP) — A soccer fan who racially abused Arsenal player Thomas Partey in a…
Lionel Messi has his new coach: Javier Mascherano’s hiring by Inter Miami is now complete
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Lionel Messi and Javier Mascherano are together again, this time…
Al-Hilal draws 1-1 with Al-Sadd in Asian Champions League
DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Al-Hilal drew 1-1 with Al-Sadd of Qatar on Tuesday to maintain…
Lewandowski joins Ronaldo and Messi in Champions League 100-goal club. Haaland nets 2 but City draws
ROME (AP) — Robert Lewandowski joined Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi as the only players…