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After success in France, Canadian defender Vanessa Gilles joins Bayern Munich
Canadian international defender Vanessa Gilles, who spent the last three seasons with France’s Lyon on…
Nantes fires coach Kombouaré after struggle to stay in Ligue 1
NANTES, France (AP) — Nantes fired coach Antoine Kombouaré on Tuesday after a difficult season…
Midfielder Lo’eau LaBonta highlights USWNT roster for upcoming matches
Midfielder Lo’eau LaBonta has been named to her first U.S. team roster for matches against…
Nicolas Gagnon named set-piece coach for Canadian men’s soccer team
Canada coach Jesse Marsch has added set-piece coach Nicolas Gagnon to his staff. Gagnon most…
Son looking to win 1st title and emulate former Tottenham teammate Kane
BILBAO, Spain (AP) — A few weeks ago, Son Heung-min was congratulating former Tottenham teammate…
Veteran midfielder Desiree Scott set for international farewell in Winnipeg hometown
Veteran midfielder Desiree Scott, in her international swansong, leads the Canadian roster for a pair…
Rodri returns for Man City after recovering from ACL injury
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester City midfielder Rodri returned to action on Tuesday after eight…
Matt Turner not assured of starting in CONCACAF Gold Cup, Pochettino says
Matt Turner isn’t assured of remaining the United States’ starting goalkeeper for the CONCACAF Gold…
Trial of Maradona’s doctors is suspended after judge is accused of authorizing documentary
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — The trial of seven health professionals accused of negligence in…
Gadi Kinda, who played pro soccer in Israel and for Sporting KC, dies at 31 of undisclosed condition
HAIFA, Israel (AP) — Gadi Kinda, a midfielder on the Israeli national soccer team who…
Man United gets boost ahead of Europa League final against Tottenham as 3 players return
BILBAO, Spain (AP) — Manchester United will have a trio of players back from injury…
Omar Marmoush scores stunning goal as Kevin De Bruyne says goodbye to Man City
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Omar Marmoush’s stunning long-range strike upstaged Kevin De Bruyne on the…
Guardiola says he’d rather quit Man City than have a bloated squad as he plans rebuild
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Pep Guardiola said he would rather leave Manchester City than have…
Amorim and Postecoglou say they don’t fear losing their jobs after Europa League final
BILBAO, Spain (AP) — Manchester United coach Ruben Amorim and Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou don’t…
Women’s World Sevens Football kicks off in Portugal with a $5 million purse
A new seven-on-seven women’s soccer tournament featuring notable European club teams vying for a $5…
Forge FC edges CF Montreal in first leg of Telus Canadian Championship quarterfinal
HAMILTON — Another loss for CF Montreal. But this time the struggling Major League Soccer…
Vinícius won’t get involved as Valencia makes legal threats over racism claim in Netflix documentary
MADRID (AP) — Vinícius Júnior isn’t expected to get involved as Valencia threatens legal action…
Teenager Rodrigo Mora called up for Portugal’s Nations League semifinal against Germany
LISBON, Portugal (AP) — Portugal coach Roberto Martínez has called up 18-year-old Rodrigo Mora for…
Vancouver Whitecaps draw Valour FC 2-2 in Canadian Championship quarterfinals
WINNIPEG — Rocco Romeo gave his dad an unexpected birthday gift on Tuesday. The Valour…
Tottenham beats Man United 1-0 for Europa League title and ends long trophy drought
BILBAO, Spain (AP) — Tottenham’s title drought is finally over. Spurs beat Manchester United 1-0…
Man City’s first Club World Cup opponent Wydad splits with coach weeks before US tournament
Four weeks before facing Manchester City in its opening Club World Cup game in Philadelphia,…
Tottenham and Man United fans clash ahead of Europa League final
BILBAO, Spain (AP) — Clashes between fans of Tottenham and Manchester United have been reported…
Fans who insulted Vinícius found guilty in 1st hate-crime conviction related to racism in Spain
MADRID (AP) — Five Valladolid fans who racially insulted Real Madrid star Vinícius Júnior in…
Hosts England, Wales, Ireland and Scotland to play in qualifiers for Euro 2028
BILBAO, Spain (AP) — UEFA’s Executive Committee on Wednesday approved an unprecedented qualifying system for…