Soccer
One year from World Cup opener, FIFA leaves questions unanswered on tickets and security
NEW YORK (AP) — A year from the largest World Cup ever, there has been…
Australia qualifies for 2026 World Cup with 2-1 win over Saudi Arabia
Connor Metcalfe scored his first goal for Australia and Mitchell Duke iced the 2-1 victory…
Man City signs France playmaker Cherki to usher in start of post-De Bruyne era
Manchester City kickstarted the post-Kevin De Bruyne era by signing maverick France playmaker Rayan Cherki…
Juventus keeps faith in Tudor as coach and PSG’s Kolo Muani staying for Club World Cup
TURIN, Italy (AP) — Juventus coach Igor Tudor is to stay in charge next season…
Borussia Dortmund signs Jobe Bellingham, Real Madrid star Jude’s younger brother
DORTMUND, Germany (AP) — The Bellingham name is back at Borussia Dortmund. Jobe Bellingham signed…
Reports: Ex-Montpellier defender Congré rushed to hospital with stab wound near heart
MONTPELLIER, France (AP) — Former Montpellier player Daniel Congré was found unconscious with a serious…
Ranieri rejects offer to coach Italy on a quest to get back to the World Cup
ROME (AP) — Claudio Ranieri did not even want to try where Roberto Mancini and…
European women’s champion Arsenal to use 60,000-seat stadium for all domestic league home games
LONDON (AP) — Women’s Champions League winner Arsenal pledged on Tuesday to use the club’s…
Right To Play International asks people to play and share their stories on Wednesday
As two of Canada’s most experienced Olympians, Miranda Ayim and Erica Wiebe have made careers…
Man City hires two coaches key to rival Liverpool’s recent success
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Two coaches who have been key to Liverpool’s success in recent…
Fan taken to hospital after falling from stand during Belgium-Wales soccer match
BRUSSELS (AP) — A soccer fan who fell from the upper tier of King Baudouin…
World Cup host city organizers acknowledge immigration crackdown may impact next year’s tournament
NEW YORK (AP) — Philadelphia’s host city executive for the 2026 World Cup says organizers…
Italy gives winning sendoff for Spalletti in World Cup qualifying. De Bruyne saves Belgium
With a parting gift for Luciano Spalletti, Italy beat Moldova 2-0 on Monday for its…
Guardiola picks up another honor in Manchester. This one is from its university
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola was awarded an honorary degree by…
Brazil could secure a World Cup spot with victory in Ancelotti’s home debut
SAO PAULO (AP) — More South American teams could qualify for the 2026 World Cup…