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Laporte’s late goal gives Al-Nassr 1-0 win in Asian Champions League
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A late Aymeric Laporte header gave Al-Nassr a 1-0…
Heartbreak for Milan teenager Francesco Camarda as goal ruled out but he still sets record
MILAN (AP) — AC Milan teenager Francesco Camarda thought he had become the youngest Champions…
PSG struggling to impress in the Champions League and the new format could prove helpful
PARIS (AP) — Three games. One win. No goals from the forwards. Judging by Paris…
Calafiori injury in Champions League adds to Arsenal’s mounting concerns ahead of Liverpool match
LONDON (AP) — Arsenal’s problems are mounting ahead of a huge Premier League game against…
Aston Villa enjoying dream start to first Champions League campaign as Duran seals 3rd straight win
BIRMINGHAM, England (AP) — Three straight wins, no goals conceded and top of the league…
Rodrygo doubtful for ‘clasico’ against Barcelona after muscle injury in Champions League
MADRID (AP) — Real Madrid forward Rodrygo is doubtful for Saturday’s “clasico” against Barcelona after…
Atlanta eliminates Montreal in a penalty-kick shootout after the clubs played to a 2-2 draw
MONTREAL (AP) — Atlanta United eliminated CF Montreal 5-4 in a penalty-kick shootout on Tuesday…
Fernando Valenzuela, Mexican-born pitcher whose feats for Dodgers fueled ‘Fernandomania,’ dies at 63
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Fernando Valenzuela, the Mexican-born phenom for the Los Angeles Dodgers who…
Brazil’s Atletico Mineiro beats Argentina’s River Plate 3-0 in Copa Libertadores semifinal
BELO HORITZONTE. Brazil (AP) — Brazil’s Atletico Mineiro beat Argentina’s River Plate 3-0 in the…
Azerbaijan and Spain competing to host Champions League final in 2027 after withdrawal of Milan
NYON, Switzerland (AP) — Azerbaijan and Spain have declared an interest in hosting the men’s…
Mourinho still believes he could win a title with Man United because of Man City charges
Jose Mourinho has not given up hope of winning a Premier League title for Manchester…
Calgary Wild FC women’s pro soccer team announces its leaders
CALGARY — Soccer so foundational to her life, Lara Murphy is putting her skills and…
Courtois set to miss ‘clasico’ against Barcelona because of muscle injury
MADRID (AP) — Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois is expected to miss Saturday’s “clasico” against…
Galatasaray and Bodø/Glimt victorious in the Europa League
ISTANBUL (AP) — Galatasaray scored three first-half goals en route to a 4-3 victory over…
Former Thorns GM Karina LeBlanc adds to responsibilities with Portland sports group
PORTLAND — Canadian Karina LeBlanc has been named executive vice-president of strategic growth development for…
More than 250 fans of Uruguay’s Penarol detained in Rio after clashes with police
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — More than 250 supporters of Uruguayan club Penarol were detained…
Liverpool stays perfect in Champions League and Raphinha scores hat trick for Barcelona
It was a great night for English clubs, and for Barcelona captain Raphinha. Premier League…
Chicago Red Stars getting new name, will be known as Chicago Stars Football Club
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Red Stars are getting a new name and logo. The…
Raphinha scores after less than a minute for Barcelona against Bayern in Champions League
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Barcelona needed less than a minute to take the lead against…
Former Uruguay soccer star Diego Forlán to make pro tennis debut at age 45
MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay (AP) — Former Uruguay striker Diego Forlán will make his professional tennis debut…
Atletico raises awareness of fans with disabilities at Champions League game
MADRID (AP) — Atletico Madrid raised awareness about inclusion with activities for fans with disabilities…
‘Freak’ Haaland scores outrageous goal for Man City in the Champions League
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Erling Haaland scored an outrageous backheel volley in the Champions League…
Inter loses another player to injury ahead of key match against Juventus
BERN, Switzerland (AP) — Inter Milan lost another player to injury ahead of a crucial…
Leipzig’s Xavi Simons helped off the field with injury in Champions League
LEIPZIG, Germany (AP) — Leipzig midfielder Xavi Simons was helped off with a left leg…