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Portugal coach quits after World Cup exit in quarterfinals
LISBON, Portugal (AP) — Portugal coach Fernando Santos has quit, the Portuguese soccer federation announced…
Messi carries the weight of Argentina into World Cup final
DOHA, Qatar (AP) — As Lionel Messi approaches his second and likely last World Cup…
Canadian Premier League teams add young talent to rosters via the U Sports draft
TORONTO – Expansion Vancouver FC added to its roster Thursday by taking Anthony White and…
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EST
Russia: US air defense systems could be targets in Ukraine KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia’s…
10 dead in France’s worst residential fire in years
VAULX-EN-VELIN, France (AP) — Ten people, including five children as young as 3, died after…
Messi’s hometown in Argentina yearns for World Cup victory
ROSARIO, Argentina (AP) — Fernanda Quiroga still remembers how Lionel Messi played soccer in what…
Macron returns to Qatar for love of sport, despite criticism
PARIS (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron is about to jet off to Qatar for…
Year in review: A look at news events in March 2022
A look at news events in March 2022: 1 – Russian forces escalated their attacks…
CF Montréal signs goalkeeper Pantemis to 2023 deal with two option years
MONTREAL – CF Montréal has signed goalkeeper James Pantemis to a new contract for the…
France, Morocco restore normal relations after visa dispute
Rabat, Morocco (AP) — French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna said Friday that France has restored…
Former Canada foes face off Saturday to decide third place at the World Cup
If nothing else, Saturday’s third-place playoff at the World Cup serves as a reminder of…
Qatar offers World Cup visitors an introduction to Islam
DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Fatima Garcia donned a headscarf and a black abaya — a…
Iran authorities arrest actress of Oscar-winning movie
CAIRO (AP) — Iranian authorities arrested one of the country’s most renowned actresses Saturday on…
Argentines wake up dreaming of World Cup glory in Qatar
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Zeyda Cipra has been so anxious all week about Argentina’s…
Live updates | Argentina wins World Cup final against France
LUSAIL, Qatar (AP) — The Latest from the World Cup final between Argentina and France:…
France’s dismay mixed with awe for Messi in World Cup final
PARIS (AP) — In the pain, there also was consolation. Losing to Argentina in the…
Messi wins World Cup to push claim to be soccer’s GOAT
LUSAIL, Qatar (AP) — After finally winning the World Cup, Lionel Messi made his strongest…
Messi, Mbappe give Qatar the perfect World Cup ending
DOHA, Qatar (AP) — When it comes to soccer, money can buy the world. It…
At 50, ‘Immaculate Reception’ still lifts a region’s spirits
PITTSBURGH (AP) — And it came to pass — actually, quarterback Terry Bradshaw came to…
Toronto FC bolsters backline by signing veteran free agent centre back Matt Hedges
Toronto FC, which tied a franchise record in conceding 66 goals last season, moved to…
Jubilant Morocco welcomes home history-making World Cup team
RABAT, Morocco (AP) — Tens of thousands of jubilant Moroccans welcomed their national soccer team…
Ismael Kone, Simi Awujo named Canada Soccer Young Players of the Year
Midfielders Ismael Kone and Simi Awujo have been named Canada Soccer Young Players of the…
Canada’s Malcolm Johnston looks to follow brother Alistair via MLS SuperDraft
Canadian Malcolm Johnston watched his older brother Alistair Johnston make the move from the U.S.…
More charges filed after violent pitch invasion in Australia
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Two men who received lifetime bans from all soccer-related activities are…