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After Larkin’s challenge, some top US players commit to worlds with Milan Olympics on the horizon
Mere minutes after a crushing overtime defeat to Canada in the final of the 4…
Canadian women’s futsal team celebrates CONCACAF triumph in first-ever outing
When Esther Brossard found out Canada was launching a women’s futsal team, the 18-year-old wrote…
Arteta says Arsenal was the better team despite Champions League loss to PSG
PARIS (AP) — Once again, Arsenal will end a season without a trophy. The Premier…
USWNT star Mallory Swanson expecting her first child
CHICAGO (AP) — U.S. women’s national team forward Mallory Swanson is expecting her first child…
Bukayo Saka misses a sitter against PSG and Arsenal misses out again
Bukayo Saka missed from a near-unmissable position and Arsenal missed out again. A 2-1 loss…
FIFA picks 8 host cities for the 2027 Women’s World Cup in Brazil
SAO PAULO (AP) — Soccer’s international governing body has confirmed eight host cities for the…
Azteca Stadium to reopen 75 days before start of the 2026 World Cup
MEXICO CITY (AP) — The revamped Azteca Stadium is scheduled to reopen 75 days before…
Valour FC avenges 2023 loss to TSS Rovers, moves on in Canadian Championship play
WINNIPEG — Unlike 2023, semi-pro TSS Rovers did not manage to get past Valour FC…
Ex-Matildas midfielder Heather Garriock to take over as Football Australia interim CEO
SYDNEY (AP) — Long-time Matildas midfielder Heather Garriock will take over as Football Australia’s interim…
3 people in hospital after Paris street partying following PSG’s Champions League semifinal win
PARIS (AP) — One person was in critical condition Thursday and two others also hospitalized…
US striker Balogun’s return to fitness boosts Monaco’s Champions League hopes
MONACO (AP) — Folarin Balogun is back in form and that’s excellent news for Monaco…
Bayer Leverkusen star Florian Wirtz open to playing elsewhere
LEVERKUSEN, Germany (AP) — Bayer Leverkusen star Florian Wirtz says he’d like to play for…
Barcelona must regroup after Inter loss to face Real Madrid in crucial La Liga clasico
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Barcelona must recover from its painful Champions League exit in time…
Bundesliga Preview: What to watch in German soccer this weekend
BERLIN (AP) — Beers and tears are set to flow in the Bundesliga amid Bayern…
Dubai police make several arrests over disturbances after a local soccer match
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Dubai police arrested several people involved in fights after…
Beckham and Neville part of new ownership group at English soccer club Salford
David Beckham and Gary Neville are part of a new consortium to have taken ownership…
PSG vs. Inter Milan in the Champions League final? Few expected that
It’s a Champions League final few could have predicted. No Real Madrid. No team from…
Former France and Man United player Evra’s mixed martial arts debut postponed
PARIS (AP) — Former France and Manchester United player Patrice Evra’s mixed martial arts debut…
Olympiakos rises into next Champions League and skips qualifying rounds after PSG reaches final
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greek league winner Olympiakos will return to the Champions League next…
Quebecor CEO warns of grim future for TVA Sports amid rising cost of broadcast rights
The chief executive of Quebecor Inc. warned Thursday that the company’s French-language sports television programming…
FIFA’s Infantino plans Saudi visit during President Trump’s tour as soccer world gathers in Paraguay
GENEVA (AP) — FIFA President Gianni Infantino will go to Saudi Arabia next week during…
Man United and Tottenham reach Europa League final and are one win away from Champions League
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — For Manchester United or Tottenham, a miserable campaign will end in…
Cavalry FC’s Shamit Shome changes international allegiance to Bangladesh from Canada
Cavalry FC midfielder Shamit Shome, who won two caps for Canada in 2020, has switched…
Chelsea advances to Conference League final against Real Betis
Chelsea rested its regular starters and still comfortably advanced to the Conference League final by…