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Turkish President Erdogan visits Gulf Arab states, seeking funds for ailing economy
ISTANBUL (AP) — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan traveled to Saudi Arabia on Monday in…
Ireland preparing for difficult debut in Women’s World Cup opener against co-host Australia
BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — Overwhelming demand for tickets meant co-host Australia’s opening match at the…
Cathy Freeman, Australia’s iconic Olympian, pays Matildas a surprise visit before Women’s World Cup
BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — During a recent team trip to Melbourne, Tony Gustavsson, head coach…
Ryan Giggs cleared in domestic violence case after prosecutors pull out of retrial
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Former Manchester United winger Ryan Giggs’ retrial on charges of domestic…
Christine Sinclair, still hungry and motivated to lead Canada to World Cup glory
Christine Sinclair says she plays her best soccer when she is having fun. Watch out…
Bayern Munich replaces fired Hasan Salihamidžic with Salzburg sporting director Christoph Freund
MUNICH (AP) — Bayern Munich is hiring Salzburg sporting director Christoph Freund to take over…
Bayern Munich signs South Korean defender Kim Min-jae from Italian champion Napoli
MUNICH (AP) — Bayern Munich has signed South Korean defender Kim Min-jae from Italian champion…
Chelsea defender Wesley Fofana has ACL surgery to continue injury woes
LONDON (AP) — Chelsea defender Wesley Fofana has undergone reconstructive surgery on his anterior cruciate…
Lyon’s American owner John Textor hits back after French soccer watchdog limits transfer business
PARIS (AP) — Lyon owner John Textor has attacked a decision by French football’s financial…
Marcus Rashford commits to 5 more years at Man United after most prolific season of career
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — After the most prolific season of his career, Marcus Rashford committed…
Ex-Ajax and Manchester United goalie Van der Sar leaves intensive care after bleed around his brain
AMSTERDAM (AP) — Former Netherlands goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar has been released from an…
Amateur soccer player found dead in Argentina after attack on referee goes viral
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — A player from an amateur soccer league in Buenos Aires…
IOC’s Bach says key to Russian decision for Paris Olympics is athletes’ respectful conduct
GENEVA (AP) — The key factor in weighing the IOC’s ultimate decision on letting Russians…
Jordi Alba to reunite with Lionel Messi, Sergio Busquets at Inter Miami
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Veteran defender Jordi Alba is set to join former FC…
Lionel Messi takes to the practice field for 1st time since signing with Inter Miami
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Lionel Messi jogged a lap with his new teammates, took…
Visa re-ups sponsorship with US Soccer, equal investment in women
AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) — On the eve of the Women’s World Cup, U.S. Soccer…
WNBA expansion a topic of discussion for league, players as second half of season tips off
WNBA expansion seems to always be a topic of discussion around the league. It happens…
MLS Commissioner Don Garber talks Messi, Leagues Cup on eve of All-Star Game
WASHINGTON (AP) — MLS Commissioner Don Garber figures Lionel Messi’s arrival is just the start…
Low-key Kiwis: New Zealand slow to embrace Women’s World Cup
AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) — International visitors are greeted at the arrivals hall in Auckland’s…
Australia and Mexico to meet in a soccer friendly in Dallas in September
SYDNEY (AP) — Soccer Australia on Wednesday said the Socceroos will play Mexico in an…
Canadian women relaxed ahead of World Cup opener but still face some injury issues
MELBOURNE, Australia – Canada looked relaxed at training Wednesday ahead of its FIFA Women’s World…
Canadian head coach praises Ali Ahmed development: ‘I wanted Canada to see him’
VANCOUVER – Ali Ahmed is both grateful and humble. He’s grateful for the trust his…
Women’s World Cup spotlight shining on Australia as co-host New Zealand seeks its own attention
AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) — In a country known more for its love of rugby…
Nigeria’s focus will turn from finances to football for its Women’s World Cup opener against Canada
BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — All the focus on Randy Waldrum’s criticism of the Nigerian soccer…