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Messi and Argentina’s soccer team are special guests for Angola’s independence anniversary
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — Lionel Messi and the world champion Argentina soccer team…
One last chance: UAE and Iraq’s World Cup hopes ride in Asia’s 5th qualifying round
Lose and the wait for a World Cup spot could extend another four years. Win…
Atlanta lands NWSL expansion team to be owned by Arthur Blank with debut season planned for 2028
ATLANTA (AP) — Arthur Blank’s Atlanta sports empire is growing again with Tuesday’s announcement that…
Despite loss to Chile, Canada advances to knockout round at FIFA U-17 World Cup
DOHA — Despite a 2-1 loss to Chile in the Group K finale Tuesday, Canada…
Real Madrid salvages 1-1 draw with Paris FC in Women’s Champions League, Kerr nets 2 in Chelsea rout
Caroline Weir scored a dramatic late goal for Real Madrid to salvage a 1-1 draw…
Calgary-born Major League Soccer referee Drew Fischer wins award second year in a row
EDMONTON — Calgary-born Drew Fischer’s story of how he became a soccer referee is a…
Missouri governor floats potential for a retractable roof if Chiefs renovate Arrowhead Stadium
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — As the Kansas City Chiefs weigh whether to play future…
Canada fullback Alistair Johnston faces longer injury layoff after hamstring surgery
Canadian international fullback Alistair Johnston underwent hamstring surgery Tuesday after suffering a setback in his…
USA Gymnastics tabs MLS executive Kyle Albrecht to succeed Li Li Leung as president and CEO
Kyle Albrecht’s relationship with gymnastics dates back nearly three decades to that warm summer night…
Ronaldo expects his 6th World Cup at age 41 next year is ‘definitely’ his last
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo said on Tuesday he expects his record sixth…
Yamal, Mbappé and Ronaldo close to qualifying for 2026 World Cup. Haaland’s Norway nearest of all
Spain and Lamine Yamal, France and Kylian Mbappé plus Portugal and Cristiano Ronaldo are close…
Vancouver FC looking forward to rubbing shoulders with CONCACAF’s elite
Despite finishing last in the Canadian Premier League, an unlikely Canadian Championship run has Vancouver…
Alex Scott, the ‘Guernsey Grealish,’ takes unusual route to England squad
From the age of 8, Alex Scott used to leave school early on Fridays and…
Chelsea-bound striker Emegha gets first Netherlands call for World Cup qualifiers
AMSTERDAM (AP) — Chelsea-bound Strasbourg forward Emmanuel Emegha got his first call-up from the Netherlands…
German soccer wants compensation for developing players who switch to other nations
BERLIN (AP) — The German soccer federation (DFB) wants compensation when players opt to represent…
Yamal dropped by Spain for World Cup qualifiers after more treatment for groin pain
MADRID (AP) — Spain dropped Lamine Yamal on Tuesday before two World Cup qualifiers after…
Wales captain Morgan missing rest of autumn rugby tests including key Japan match
CARDIFF, Wales (AP) — Wales captain Jac Morgan will miss the rest of the autumn…
Turkey and Galatasaray player among 1,024 suspended in widening soccer betting scandal
ISTANBUL (AP) — More than 1,000 players were suspended by the Turkish Football Federation in…
Atletico Madrid coming under US ownership after deal with Apollo Sports Capital
MADRID (AP) — Atletico Madrid is about to come under American ownership. Apollo Sports Capital,…
Sheinbaum: Mexico will finish 2026 World Cup infrastructure projects in time
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Federal infrastructure projects in Mexico for the 2026 World Cup will…
Tyler Adams and Sean Zawadzki to miss US friendlies against Paraguay and Uruguay
CHESTER, Pa. (AP) — Midfielder Tyler Adams will miss the United States’ exhibition games against…
Belgium’s Courtois likely to miss World Cup qualifiers due to muscle injury
BRUSSELS (AP) — Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois is expected to miss Belgium’s upcoming World…
German soccer club Mainz condemns its fans’ attack on plain-clothes police officer
MAINZ, Germany (AP) — Bundesliga club Mainz says it’s “appalled” that a group of its…
Lyon and Wolfsburg face off again in Women’s Champions League, Bayern challenge for Arsenal
BERLIN (AP) — Old friends Lyon and Wolfsburg meet again before Bayern Munich and defending…