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Juan Ramón Verón, who scored at Old Trafford for Argentina’s Estudiantes de La Plata, dies at 81
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Juan Ramón Verón, who scored a goal against Manchester United…
Former MLS MVP Carlos Vela announces retirement after his record-setting career with LAFC
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Former Major League Soccer MVP Carlos Vela announced his retirement Tuesday.…
Opponents of French players at the French Open deal with insults and whistling and, yes, even gum
PARIS (AP) — In all sports, there are advantages to being at home. At the…
Chelsea coach startled as Mudryk is spotted in Poland ahead of Conference League final
WROCLAW, Poland (AP) — Chelsea coach Enzo Maresca seemed as surprised as anyone when he…
Slot pulls out of award ceremony after Liverpool parade tragedy
LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Liverpool manager Arne Slot opted against attending a ceremony in London…
Wales manager Craig Bellamy calls up a player with one league start for World Cup qualifying
CARDIFF, Wales (AP) — Few soccer players have been fast-tracked to their national team quicker…
Chelsea wins Conference League to complete set of UEFA titles in liftoff for American owners
Chelsea finally has a trophy to show for the unprecedented levels of spending under its…
UK police get more time to question suspect in Liverpool soccer parade collision
LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — A man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a car…
Former Germany striker Sandro Wagner gets his first Bundesliga coaching job at Augsburg
AUGSBURG, Germany (AP) — The former Germany and Bayern Munich forward Sandro Wagner landed his…
Former Real Madrid defender Arbeloa takes over as ‘B’ team coach
MADRID (AP) — Former defender Álvaro Arbeloa is replacing Raúl González as coach of Real…
Former Czech Republic soccer boss has prison term for fraud upheld by appeals court
PRAGUE (AP) — An appeals court in Prague has upheld a lower court ruling that…
Patrick Schulte to miss US matches because of oblique injury
FAYETTEVILLE, Ga. (AP) — Columbus goalkeeper Patrick Schulte will miss the United States’ friendlies against…
Canada Soccer reports 2024 loss of $4 million, looks to eliminate deficit in 2026
Canada Soccer reported a loss of $4 million in 2024, up from $2.5 million the…
Fan violence ahead of soccer final between Chelsea and Real Betis leads to 28 arrests
WROCLAW, Poland (AP) — Fan disorder ahead of a European soccer final between Chelsea and…
Messi scores twice, assists in Miami’s 4-2 win over Montreal
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Lionel Messi scored twice and had an assist, and Inter…
Gabriel Segal scores twice as Jonathan Bond and Dynamo blank NYCFC 3-0
Gabriel Segal scored twice in the second half and Jonathan Bond posted his fourth clean…
Sebastien Ibeagha scores in stoppage time to rally Dallas to 3-3 draw with Cincinnati
CINCINNATI (AP) — Defender Sebastien Ibeagha scored in the second minute of second-half stoppage time…
Choupo-Motin scores twice on penalties to send New York Red Bulls past Charlotte FC
HARRISON, N.J. (AP) — Eric Maxim Choupo-Motin scored two penalty kicks and the New York…
Atlanta United rallies for 3-2 victory to end Orlando City’s 12-match unbeaten streak
ATLANTA (AP) — Jamal Thiaré scored in the fifth minute of second-half stoppage time after…
Messi scores twice, assists in Miami’s 4-2 win over Montreal
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Lionel Messi scored twice and had an assist, and Inter…
Columbus salvage 2-2 tie with Nashville SC thanks to own goal in 81st minute
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The Columbus Crew capitalized on a Nashville SC own goal in…
American defender Antonee Robinson has knee surgery
American defender Antonee Robinson had surgery on his right knee and is expected to be…
Diego Rubio scores in stoppage time to help Austin tie Real Salt Lake 1-1
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Diego Rubio scored in the 93rd minute to help Austin tie…
Jesús Ferreira scores 1st goal for Seattle, Stefan Frei has 7 saves as Sounders top San Diego 1-0
SEATTLE (AP) — Jesús Ferreira scored his first goal for the Seattle Sounders, and Stefan…