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Crystal Palace must wait again for UEFA ruling on ownership ties to Lyon for Europa League entry
GENEVA (AP) — Crystal Palace’s participation in the Europa League next season is still uncertain…
Michele Kang takes over as president of French soccer team Lyon as John Textor resigns
American businesswoman Michele Kang has taken over as president of seven-time French champion Lyon after…
Wimbledon brings out David Beckham, Maria Sharapova and other stars on Day 1
LONDON (AP) — David Beckham and Maria Sharapova were among the stars of sports and…
Veteran Czech defender Pavel Kaderabek returns to Sparta Prague after 10 years at Hoffenheim
PRAGUE (AP) — Veteran defender Pavel Kaderabek is returning to Sparta Prague after 10 years…
Former England goalkeeper Mary Earps felt ‘villainized’ after retirement
Former England goalkeeper Mary Earps said she felt villainized after she announced her retirement from…
Man United defender Jonny Evans announces retirement and new role with the Premier League club
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester United defender Jonny Evans announced his retirement from soccer on…
Women’s soccer at Euro 2025 aims for global impact with world champion Spain eyeing 1st title
GENEVA (AP) — The European Championship in women’s soccer has global ambitions. The 16-team tournament…
AFC Toronto adds to roster with defender Zoe Burns and forward Lauren Rowe
TORONTO — AFC Toronto has signed Canadian international defender Zoe Burns and Canadian youth international…
After Club World Cup heatwave in US, soccer players’ union warns of higher risk at next World Cups
GENEVA (AP) — Extreme heat faced by soccer players at the Club World Cup in…
Teenage forward Annabelle Chukwu already turning heads with Canada and Notre Dame
Just 18, Annabelle Chukwu is already turning heads The young forward has a Canadian record…
Botafogo sacks coach Paiva after Club World Cup elimination
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Botafogo sacked coach Renato Paiva on Monday, 48 hours after…
Years after learning soccer in their basement, brothers Brenden and Paxten Aaronson both play for US
Brenden and Paxten Aaronson play on better soccer fields these days than the New Jersey…
Fluminense gets early goal from Germán Cano to knock out Inter Milan in Club World Cup Round of 16
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Germán Cano scored on a header three minutes into the match,…
Aitana Bonmatí rejoins Spain squad after being hospitalized with viral meningitis
MADRID (AP) — Aitana Bonmatí rejoined Spain’s squad on Monday after being hospitalized with viral…
Lautaro Martínez calls out team saying ‘whoever does not want to stay should go’ in Club World Cup
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Fluminense stunned Inter Milan 2-0 in the Club World Cup round…
Kylian Mbappé is ‘a big possibility’ to make Club World Cup debut on Tuesday against Juventus
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Star striker Kylian Mbappé could make his Club World Cup…
Argentina’s soccer body investigates antisemitic acts by All Boys fans
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Argentina’s soccer governing body launched an investigation Monday into antisemitic…
Al Hilal stuns Manchester City 4-3 in Club World Cup on Marcos Leonardo’s extra-time goal
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Marcos Leonardo scored his second goal on a rebound in the…
Putellas ready to lead Spain at Euro 2025 after injury sidelined her in 2022
MADRID (AP) — Alexia Putellas doesn’t have fond memories of the last Women’s European Championship,…
Soccer ban sparks fears of widening trans exclusion in the UK
LONDON (AP) — It was not her best goal or most important soccer match, but…
Arrivederci. Toronto FC buys out hefty contracts of Italy’s Insigne, Bernardeschi
TORONTO — Toronto FC is parting ways with Italian designated players Lorenzo Insigne and Federico…
Monaco signs former teen prodigy Fati on season’s loan from Barcelona
Monaco signed Ansu Fati on a season-long loan from Barcelona on Tuesday, offering the former…
Wolves makes Jorgen Strand Larsen’s move permanent after an impressive loan season
WOLVERHAMPTON, England (AP) — Wolverhampton announced Norway forward Jorgen Strand Larsen has become its permanent…
Arsenal signs Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga
Arsenal completed the signing of Kepa Arrizabalaga from Chelsea on Tuesday. Kepa was a $92.6…