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Barcelona’s rep jeopardized by payments to former referee
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Barcelona, the team that once awed the soccer world with its…
Man United sale set to test UEFA rules on multi-club owners
GENEVA (AP) — The sale of Manchester United is set to test European rules designed…
Vancouver Whitecaps sign Japanese goalkeeper Yohei Takaoka to two-year deal
VANCOUVER – Yohei Takaoka admits he’s feeling some pressure as he makes the jump to…
Qatar-based bid for Man United confirmed on deadline day
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — A Qatar-based bid for Manchester United was confirmed Friday, with Sheikh…
North Korean leader brings daughter to soccer match
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un brought his young daughter…
Toronto FC’s new home kit comes straight from the heart of longtime supporter
TORONTO – While no stranger to Toronto FC home openers, this season’s kickoff at BMO…
Ghana soccer player Christian Atsu dies in Turkey earthquake
Christian Atsu, the Ghana international forward who played for Premier League clubs Chelsea and Newcastle,…
Key developments in the aftermath of the Turkey, Syria quake
ISTANBUL (AP) — Search and rescue teams amazingly found more survivors in the ruins of…
Canada’s Cyle Larin scores third goal in four appearances for Spain’s Real Valladolid
SEVILLE, Spain – Canadian international Cyle Larin marked his first start for Real Valladolid with…
Against backdrop of labour dispute, Janine Beckie set to earn 100th cap for Canada
Janine Beckie can earn her 100th cap Sunday when Canada takes on Brazil in Nashville…
Canada beats Haiti, advances to quarterfinals of CONCACAF Under-17 Men’s Championship
GUATEMALA CITY – Canada dispatched Haiti 3-0 Saturday to reach the quarterfinals of the CONCACAF…
Canada’s Jonathan David scores for Lille but Mbappe, Messi inspire PSG to 4-3 comeback win
PARIS (CP-AP) — Canadian international Jonathan David scored his 15th goal of the season for…
Man United anticipates new owners and a fresh era of success
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — It has been a week to remember for Manchester United. After…
Mexican musician finds refuge in saxophone after acid attack
MEXICO CITY (AP) — María Elena Ríos has conflicting feelings about her saxophone: She once…
Canadian women bounce back from U.S. loss with 2-0 win over Brazil at SheBelieves Cup
NASHVILLE – Coach Bev Priestman knew a flat performance in a 2-0 loss to the…
Body of Ghana soccer player Atsu repatriated from Turkey
ACCRA, Ghana (AP) — The body of Ghana soccer player Christian Atsu, who was found…
Whitecaps acquire Venezuelan forward Sergio Cordova, agree to three-year deal
VANCOUVER – The Vancouver Whitecaps have acquired Venezuelan international forward Sergio Cordova from German Bundesliga…
Toronto FC sends striker Jesus Jimenez to FC Dallas for midfielder Brandon Servania
Toronto FC moved on from striker Jesus Jimenez on Monday, shipping the Spanish striker and…
Spain court denies Dani Alves’ appeal to be freed on bail
MADRID (AP) — A Spanish court denied Dani Alves’ appeal on Tuesday to be freed…
North Macedonia seeks to stop spate of crippling bomb hoaxes
SKOPJE, North Macedonia (AP) — North Macedonia’s government on Tuesday vowed to improve its online…
Major League Soccer revamps and expands post-season format for 2023
Major League Soccer has revamped its playoff format with two extra teams making the post-season…
‘They made me feel wanted:’ Whitecaps’ latest addition embracing Vancouver
VANCOUVER – Some blustery weather in Vancouver hasn’t dampened the arrival of the Whitecaps’ latest…
Canada Soccer to investigate having women play at home before World Cup
Canada is looking to squeeze in a home game before this summer’s Women’s World Cup…
Canadian women look to wrap up turbulent SheBelieves Cup with win over Japan
The Canadian women look to end a turbulent SheBelieves Cup on a winning note Wednesday…