Soccer
Gasperini takes over from Ranieri at Roma after successful run at Atalanta
ROME (AP) — Gian Piero Gasperini was named Roma’s new coach on Friday, taking over…
Arise Sir David! Beckham to be awarded a knighthood by King Charles, according to media reports
LONDON (AP) — David Beckham, the former England soccer captain who has been an ambassador…
What the Trump travel ban means for the 2026 World Cup and 2028 Olympic Games
GENEVA (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump often says the 2026 World Cup and 2028…
Stuttgart signs French right back Lorenz Assignon from Rennes
STUTTGART, Germany (AP) — Stuttgart has signed French right back Lorenz Assignon from Rennes for…
Arsenal defender Gabriel signs new long-term contract
LONDON (AP) — Arsenal center back Gabriel Magalhaes signed a new long-term deal Friday that…
Cristiano Ronaldo by the numbers as he auditions for the Club World Cup
Evergreen and still setting records at 40 years of age. Cristiano Ronaldo continues to deliver…
Albania and Serbia face off in a politically charged World Cup qualifier
TIRANA, Albania (AP) — The roar of the crowd or the thrill of the game…
FIFA Club World Cup: When it starts and which teams are playing in soccer’s new-look tournament
FIFA’s newly expanded Club World Cup kicks off in Miami on June 14, featuring some…
Brazil draws 0-0 with Ecuador in World Cup qualifying in Ancelotti’s debut as coach
SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazil held Ecuador to a 0-0 draw Thursday in a South…
Who has qualified for the 2026 World Cup?
The 2026 World Cup will have a record 48 teams in the tournament to be…
Whitecaps report illness following CONCACAF Champions Cup final
The Vancouver Whitecaps said a “significant number” of players who traveled to Mexico for last…
‘I can’t even believe it’s real’: Vancouver’s Ward a rising star for Canada, NSL
VANCOUVER — There have been a lot of firsts for Holly Ward this year —…
Yamal outshines Ballon d’Or contenders as Spain beats France 5-4 in Nations League semifinal
STUTTGART, Germany (AP) — Lamine Yamal won the battle of Ballon d’Or contenders Thursday by…
‘Significant number’ of Vancouver Whitecaps players, staff ill after game in Mexico
VANCOUVER — Several Vancouver Whitecaps players and staff are dealing with a gastrointestinal illness after…
Ukraine soccer team on the road again, looking to bring hope to war-torn home
TORONTO — For the 30th-ranked Canadian men, Saturday’s matchup with No. 25 Ukraine at the…