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Chris Wood leaves Forest game with knee problem in blow to New Zealand ahead of World Cup
NOTTINGHAM, England (AP) — Nottingham Forest striker Chris Wood was forced out of Thursday’s Europa…
Messi purchases lower-division soccer club in Barcelona
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Lionel Messi is the owner of a fifth-division soccer club in…
Group L might be closest thing to a ‘group of death’ at this year’s World Cup
Featuring England, Croatia, Panama and Ghana, Group L represents one of the toughest in the…
FIFA president Infantino says Iran will participate in World Cup ‘for sure’ despite war
FIFA President Gianni Infantino said Wednesday that Iran will participate in the World Cup “for…
Marie-Louise Eta, the Bundesliga’s first female coach, just wants to get on with her job
BERLIN (AP) — Union Berlin’s Marie-Louise Eta says she understands the commotion over becoming the…
Mbappé’s trophyless streak in the Champions League continues after move to Real Madrid
MADRID (AP) — It’s been almost two years since Kylian Mbappé left Paris Saint-Germain to…
Ranieri and Gasperini are fighting for control at struggling Roma
ROME (AP) — Last June, Claudio Ranieri and Gian Piero Gasperini sat smiling side by…
Bayern aims to wrap up Bundesliga title while Union’s female coach makes history
BERLIN (AP) — Bayern Munich can clinch the Bundesliga title this weekend, completing what would…
3-time World Cup champion Argentina starts title defense vs. Algeria, Austria and Jordan in Group J
Lionel Messi and Argentina hope to become the first repeat World Cup champion in six…
How this cheeky soccer maverick has shaken up the Premier League title race
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — The destination of the Premier League title could be determined by…
Griezmann can cap Atletico Madrid career with Copa del Rey in final against Real Sociedad
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Atletico Madrid and Real Sociedad vie for the Copa del Rey…
Vancouver Whitecaps star Thomas Muller calls on fans to pack stadium for home games
VANCOUVER — Thomas Muller wants Vancouver Whitecaps fans to show their support by showing up…
Lionel Messi accused of breaching $7 million contract by sitting out a Florida soccer friendly
MIAMI (AP) — Lionel Messi is being sued by a Miami-based event promoter who says…
Liverpool forward Hugo Ekitike to miss the World Cup for France with leg injury
LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Liverpool striker Hugo Ekitike will miss the World Cup because of…
Toronto proposes $10 fee for World Cup fan fest after initially promoting free entry
TORONTO — The City of Toronto is proposing a $10 charge for admission to its…
Raphinha apologizes for gesture toward Atletico fans after Barcelona’s Champions League elimination
MADRID (AP) — Barcelona forward Raphinha has apologized for his gesture toward Atletico Madrid fans…
World Cup co-hosts Canada look for breakthrough on home soil in Group B
The pressure is on co-host Canada to advance past the group stage for the first…
Mbappé’s France faces Haaland’s Norway, Senegal and Iraq in World Cup Group I
When France starts its World Cup against Senegal at New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium, it will…
After another exit, Yamal again vows to win Champions League with Barcelona
MADRID (AP) — Lamine Yamal has renewed his promise to win the Champions League with…
Spain and Uruguay set for blockbuster World Cup Group H clash with Cape Verde debuting
European champion Spain and South American powerhouse Uruguay highlight World Cup Group H that also…
Atletico Madrid on a high after return to Champions League semis and with chance to win Copa title
MADRID (AP) — It’s good to be an Atletico Madrid fan right now. One of…
Shot-stopping Safonov stands tall as PSG’s new No. 1 after Donnarumma’s departure
PARIS (AP) — Different goalkeeper, same result. When Paris Saint-Germain eliminated Liverpool from the Champions…
New Zealand beats PNG 1-0 to qualify for the 2027 Women’s World Cup
AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand will play at next year’s Women’s Soccer World…
War with the United States draws attention to Iran in Group G
For now, Iran is taking part in the World Cup despite the conflict with the…