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‘We have a big issue’: Van Nistelrooy jokes about scoring record in first meeting with Vardy
LEICESTER, England (AP) — Nine years later, Ruud van Nistelrooy and Jamie Vardy have cleared…
Fans accused of racism during Spanish league ‘clasico’ set to be banned from stadiums for a year
MADRID (AP) — Four fans accused of racially insulting forward Lamine Yamal and other Barcelona…
French fans belt out homophobic chants with ‘complete impunity’ during game, campaign group says
A French campaign group has renewed calls for authorities to take action against homophobic chanting…
Messi, Ronaldo only World XI nominees from clubs outside Europe as voted by players
HOOFDDORP, Netherlands (AP) — Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are still popular and respected by…
Ex-Steaua Bucharest goalie who saved 4 penalties in 1986 European Cup final win, has died
BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — Former Steaua Bucharest goalkeeper Helmuth Duckadam, who saved four penalties in…
Alphonso Davies handed one-month driving ban after being pulled over in Munich
MUNICH — Canada captain Alphonso Davies has been handed a one-month driving ban after being…
Saudi Arabia’s network of spending and influence detailed before getting 2034 World Cup from FIFA
GENEVA (AP) — Saudi Arabia’s growing influence and massive spending in global sports ahead of…
Canadian women set for South Korea friendly, the final test of a tumultuous 2024
Interim Canada coach Cindy Tye expects South Korea to provide a different look than Iceland…
Man United opens FA Cup title defense at Arsenal and Man City to play ‘Class of 92’-owned Salford
LONDON (AP) — Manchester United will start its FA Cup title defense with a trip…
Al-Sadd clinches Asian Champions League playoffs spot after beating Ronaldo-less Al-Nassr
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo was absent when Al-Nassr lost for the first…
Ranieri returns to Rome and Roma players show support for Bove on emotional night
On an emotional Serie A night in Rome, Claudio Ranieri returned to the Stadio Olimpico…
Budimir extends scoring streak as Osasuna draws at Sevilla in Liga
SEVILLE, Spain (AP) — Ante Budimir continued his scoring streak to help Osasuna draw at…
Slot aims cheeky dig at Man City ahead of verdict on its charges for financial breaches
LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Days after leading Liverpool to a convincing win over Manchester City,…
Religious beliefs put two captains in spotlight during Premier League’s Rainbow Laces campaign
LONDON (AP) — The captains of two English Premier League teams are in the spotlight…
Chelsea can ‘dominate’ English soccer in next 5-10 years after $1B spend, Maresca says
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca believes the club has the platform to “dominate” English soccer in…
Women’s World Cup-winning coach Jill Ellis takes full-time leadership job at FIFA
ZURICH (AP) — Two-time Women’s World Cup-winning coach Jill Ellis took a full-time job with…
FIFA president Infantino promises ‘the world will be welcomed’ as Club World Cup preps for US debut
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Take a look at Ticketmaster or most secondary market websites this week…
Messi’s Inter Miami is among bottom seeds for Club World Cup draw
Manchester City and Real Madrid will be placed in the highest-ranking pot in the draw…
Javier Mascherano arrives at Inter Miami as coach, 5 years after team first pursued him to play
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — The first few minutes of Javier Mascherano’s introductory news conference…
IOC official open to back-to-back World Cup in Saudi Arabia and Salt Lake Olympics in early 2034
GENEVA (AP) — Scheduling the 2034 World Cup in Saudi Arabia back-to-back with the 2034…
Canadian women wrap up eventful year with lopsided 5-1 win over South Korea
MURCIA — The Canadian women wrapped up a tumultuous year with a lopsided 5-1 win…
Religious beliefs put two captains in spotlight during Premier League’s Rainbow Laces campaign
The captains of two Premier League teams are in the spotlight for their choices as…
Raphinha scores 2 and Barcelona ends Spanish league slump with 5-1 rout of Mallorca
MADRID (AP) — Barcelona got back to winning in the Spanish league in style, routing…
Lloyd, Armas, Rimando, Harvey and Abbott elected to U.S. National Soccer Hall of Fame
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Carli Lloyd, Chris Armas, Nick Rimando and Mary Harvey were elected…