Soccer

Premier League players Tonali and Zaniolo leave Italy’s training camp amid betting inquiry

FLORENCE, Italy (AP) — Premier League players Sandro Tonali and Nicolò Zaniolo were sent back to their clubs from Italy’s training camp on Thursday after being notified by police of involvement in a betting investigation.

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Fulham teenager Luc de Fougerolles impresses at Canada camp ahead of Japan friendly

It's been quite a week for Luc de Fougerolles, and it's not over yet. The London-born defender, who qualifies for Canada through his Canadian-born father, turned 18 in Japan where he is wearing Canadian colours for the first time.

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Saudi Arabia adds new soccer investment during 2034 World Cup bid by sponsoring African competition

GENEVA (AP) — Saudi Arabia added to its fast-rising investment in global soccer amid a 2034 World Cup hosting bid when its tourist board was confirmed Thursday as the main sponsor of the inaugural African Football League and the next Asian Cup.

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English Football Association to honor the Israeli and Palestinian victims at Wembley Stadium

LONDON (AP) — The English Football Association will pay tribute to the Israeli and Palestinian victims of the war in the Middle East when England hosts Australia in a friendly match at Wembley Stadium on Friday.

Oct 12, 2023 7:17 AM Read more >

Qatari champion Al-Duhail hires former Paris Saint-Germain coach Christophe Galtier

DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Three months after being fired by Qatar-owned Paris Saint-Germain, Christophe Galtier was hired Thursday to coach Qatari champion Al-Duhail.

Oct 12, 2023 5:19 AM Read more >

UEFA postpones Israel's game in Kosovo in European qualifying because players cannot travel abroad

NYON, Switzerland (AP) — UEFA has postponed Israel’s European Championship qualifying game against host Kosovo on Sunday. The decision by European soccer's governing body — following Hamas’ surprise attack — adds to a fixture backlog.

Oct 12, 2023 3:20 AM Read more >

Pacific FC advances in CPL playoffs with 1-0 win over York United FC

LANGFORD, B.C. — Adonijah Reid scored the game winner just a minute into stoppage time as Pacific FC defeated York United FC 1-0 in a play-in round match on Wednesday in Canadian Premier League playoff action.

Oct 11, 2023 10:30 PM Read more >

MATCHDAY: Scotland can qualify for Euro 2024 by beating Spain

A look at what’s happening in European soccer on Thursday: EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP QUALIFYING GROUP A Scotland is the unlikely leader in Group A and can secure qualification to Euro 2024 by beating Spain on Thursday.

Oct 11, 2023 11:48 AM Read more >

TMU men's soccer team cleared to play after investigation into 'serious' behaviour

Toronto Metropolitan University's men's soccer team has been cleared to proceed after an investigation was conducted into what the school described as "serious and concerning behaviour.

Oct 11, 2023 10:32 AM Read more >

Juventus midfielder Nicolò Fagioli investigated by Turin and soccer authorities for betting case

TURIN, Italy (AP) — A lawyer for Juventus midfielder Nicolò Fagioli acknowledged Wednesday that the player is being investigated by prosecutors in Turin for betting online via unauthorized websites.

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