Soccer

Surridge scores first two MLS goals, helps Nashville edge Revolution 3-2

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Newcomer Sam Surridge scored two straight first-half goals and Nashville SC gave New England rookie goalkeeper Jacob Jackson a rude welcome to the league with a 3-2 victory over the Revolution on Saturday night.

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MATCHDAY: Spain can qualify for Euro 2024 by beating Norway. Scotland not in action but can advance

A look at what’s happening in European soccer on Sunday: EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP QUALIFYING GROUP A Spain visits Erling Haaland's Norway seeking a win that will clinch qualification for the three-time European champions.

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Forge FC beats Cavalry FC 2-1, secures spot in CPL Final

CALGARY — Forge FC of Hamilton will have a chance to win the Canadian Premier League's North Star Cup on home turf following a 2-1 victory over Cavalry FC of Calgary on Saturday at ATCO Field at Spruce Meadows.

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Germany beats US 3-1 in soccer exhibition as Reyna plays under Berhalter for first time since feud

EAST HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Gio Reyna was noticeable with dyed blond hair in his first game back with Gregg Berhalter following the eruption of their family feud at last year's World Cup.

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Italy puts scandal-ridden week behind it to beat Malta 4-0 in Euro 2024 qualifying

Italy put a scandal-ridden week behind it to beat Malta 4-0 in their European Championship qualifier on Saturday.

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Canada-Brazil international women's soccer friendly sells out quickly in Halifax

HALIFAX — Canada's women's soccer friendly against Brazil in Halifax is a sellout, just 20 minutes after tickets went on sale to the general public. The 10th-ranked Canadians face No. 9 Brazil at Oct.

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Man United sale: Qatari banker Sheikh Jassim is withdrawing his bid - AP source

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Qatar's Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani is withdrawing his offer to buy storied soccer club Manchester United, a person with knowledge of the process told The Associated Press on Saturday.

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Belgium, France and Portugal become the first teams to qualify for the 2024 European Championship

Kylian Mbappé and Cristiano Ronaldo both scored twice to help France and Portugal secure a spot at next year's European Championship with a perfect record in qualifying, with Belgium also clinching a berth in Germany on Friday.

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England beats Australia 1-0 as Watkins' hot streak continues with winning goal

LONDON (AP) — In the absence of Harry Kane, Ollie Watkins continued his hot goal-scoring form on Friday to lead England to a 1-0 win against Australia at Wembley Stadium.

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Kylian Mbappé scores 2 as France beats Netherlands 2-1 to qualify for European Championship

AMSTERDAM (AP) — Kylian Mbappé helped France seal qualification for next year's European Championship by scoring twice in a 2-1 win over the Netherlands on Friday for a perfect sixth win in Group B.

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