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Coach confirms Lionel Messi’s last match for PSG this weekend
PARIS (AP) — Lionel Messi arrived two years ago wearing a T-shirt emblazoned with ”Ici…
Toronto FC fined for rowdy fan behaviour during Canadian Championship match
TORONTO – Canada Soccer’s disciplinary panel has fined Toronto FC an undisclosed amount money in…
German soccer mourns death of 15-year-old player who died after tournament brawl
BERLIN (AP) — The German soccer federation will hold a weekend of mourning for the…
Champions League final referee under UEFA scrutiny for alleged links to far-right leader in Poland
GENEVA (AP) — An anti-racism group called on soccer’s top referee Thursday to distance himself…
California lawmakers advance bill to cool down outside areas at schools
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — As California grapples with how to deal with heat waves made…
Minnesota United waives Canadian international defender Doneil Henry
GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. – Minnesota United has waived Canadian international defender Doneil Henry. Minnesota acquired…
Conservative trustees choose ‘Mighty Banyans’ for Florida college mascot
The New College of Florida trustees dominated by conservatives appointed by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis…
COC supports national safe-sport inquiry, national fencing execs grilled in Ottawa
Canadian Fencing Federation executives were the latest sport leaders called on the carpet by a…
Champions League final referee keeps job after apologizing for ties to far-right leader
GENEVA (AP) — Polish soccer referee Szymon Marciniak apologized Friday for speaking at a business…
CF Montreal heads to Philadelphia hoping to duplicate last year’s road resurgence
MONTREAL – CF Montreal had a difficult start on the road last year before embarking…
TFC sees positive news on injury front and a less congested schedule in weeks ahead
While Toronto FC coach Bob Bradley says there is positive news when it comes to…
As legal gambling surges, some states want to teach teens about the risks
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — As a high school senior, Nick was blessed with a…
El Salvador soccer executives dodge prison with payment to stampede victims’ families
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador (AP) — Five soccer club executives and stadium officials arrested for…
Vancouver Whitecaps make pitch towards families as inflation, expenses hit fans
VANCOUVER – The Vancouver Whitecaps have the fourth lowest attendance in Major League Soccer, but…
Barcelona wins Women’s Champions League by coming from behind to beat Wolfsburg
EINDHOVEN, Netherlands (AP) — Patricia Guijarro scored twice inside three minutes as Barcelona staged a…
Man City beats Man United 2-1 in FA Cup final to complete second leg of treble bid
LONDON (AP) — The second leg of Manchester City’s treble mission is secure. Add the…
Nkunku shines as Leipzig beats Frankfurt to retain German Cup
BERLIN (AP) — Leipzig retained the German Cup with a 1-0 win over Eintracht Frankfurt…
Celtic clinches domestic treble after winning Scottish Cup
GLASGOW, Scotland (AP) — Celtic clinched the domestic treble after beating Inverness Caledonian Thistle 3-1…
Mbappe wins record 5th French golden boot, Rennes earns Europa League spot, Auxerre relegated
PARIS (AP) — Paris Saint-Germain striker Kylian Mbappe won a record fifth straight French golden…
Carranza sparks Union to 3-0 MLS victory over Montreal.
CHESTER, Pa. (AP) — Julián Carranza scored a goal in each half to lead the…
Soccer fan arrested for wearing offensive jersey to FA Cup final referring to Hillsborough tragedy
LONDON (AP) — London police said that a soccer fan was charged Sunday with wearing…
Canadian entry finishes runner-up at US$1-million 7vs7 soccer tournament
CARY, N.C. – Canada’s SLC FC lost 2-0 Sunday to Connecticut’s Newtown Pride FC in…
Benzema scores in final game with Madrid; Vinícius back in team after racial abuse
MADRID (AP) — Karim Benzema converted his penalty kick and received a standing ovation from…
Di Lorenzo becomes 1st Napoli player to lift Serie A trophy in 33 years; Ibrahimovic retires
MILAN (AP) — As Giovanni Di Lorenzo became the first Napoli player to lift the…