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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
It’s time: Countdown clocks signal kickoff of 2026 FIFA World Cup is one year away
The one-year countdown to the 2026 World Cup starts Wednesday, with clocks to be unveiled…
Hermoso left out of Spain’s squad for Women’s European Championship
MADRID (AP) — Spain’s squad for the Women’s European Championship does not include Jenni Hermoso,…
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola calls for more attention on Gaza suffering
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has urged people not to ignore…
Champions League winner PSG short-lists two sites outside Paris for future stadium
PARIS (AP) — Paris Saint-Germain has short-listed two sites outside the capital city to build…
Women’s hockey is on the rise in Pacific Northwest, with young girls excited about PWHL’s arrival
SEATTLE (AP) — Elly Garcia-Dudek can’t help but gaze out toward the ice during hockey…
Could soccer ever become ‘football’ in the US?
It is the world’s most popular sport and yet there is still debate over what…
Mexican national soccer team changes hotels in Los Angeles because of safety concerns
MEXICO CITY (AP) — The Mexican national soccer team will change hotels in Los Angeles…
Colorado goalkeeper Zack Steffen has knee surgery, expected to be sidelined 4-to-6 weeks
COMMERCE CITY, Colo. (AP) — Colorado Rapids goalkeeper Zack Steffen had surgery on his right…
Huijsen recalls Mourinho and idol Sergio Ramos as he is introduced by Real Madrid
MADRID (AP) — Dean Huijsen thanked former coach Jose Mourinho and talked about his “idol”…
England booed after losing to Senegal for first defeat under coach Thomas Tuchel
NOTTINGHAM, England (AP) — Boos rang out as England left the field after a 3-1…
US Soccer Federation establishes committee to recommend changes to college sport
FAYETTEVILLE, Ga. (AP) — The U.S. Soccer Federation on Tuesday established a committee tasked with…
Moving Whitecaps from Vancouver would be ‘a crime’: FIFA vice president
VANCOUVER — A vice president of soccer’s global governing body says moving the Vancouver Whitecaps…
Vinicius Júnior’s goal sends Brazil to 2026 World Cup, delighting fans in Ancelotti’s home debut
A goal by Vinicius Júnior secured Brazil a place in the 2026 World Cup, quite…