Soccer

MADRID (AP) — The Spanish player kissed on the lips by the soccer president at the Women’s World Cup final appeared in court on Tuesday to testify in the sexual assault case against the former official.

LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Mohamed Salah headed off to the Africa Cup of Nations on the back of a starring role for Liverpool in its 4-2 win over Newcastle that opened up a three-point lead in the English Premier League on Monday.

LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Jurgen Klopp’s joy at seeing Liverpool secure a big win in the English Premier League turned into dismay when he briefly lost his wedding ring in the post-match celebrations on Monday.

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Donny van de Beek has joined Eintracht Frankfurt on loan from Manchester United until the end of the season, with the Bundesliga club having an option to buy the midfielder.

PARIS (AP) — As the New Year begins, so does the countdown on Kylian Mbappé's future.

PARIS (AP) — Paris Saint-Germain has signed Brazilian center back Lucas Beraldo on a five-year deal. The French league leader announced the signing on Monday but did not give financial details.

MADRID (AP) — The new year brings Girona another chance to show it’s a genuine title contender in the Spanish league. Girona’s first match of 2024 is a tough challenge against third-place Atletico Madrid at home on Wednesday.

LONDON (AP) — Pape Sarr opened the scoring for Tottenham in a 3-1 win over Bournemouth in the Premier League on Sunday before going off with an injury that could put his African Cup of Nations participation in doubt.

HARRISON, N.J. (AP) — Crystal Dunn is returning home to join NWSL champion NJ/NY Gotham FC, the team announced Sunday. The 31-year-old Dunn, a 2019 World Cup winner, signed a contract with Gotham through the 2026 season. The U.S.

LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Fabio Carvalho is returning to Liverpool after his loan spell at Leipzig ended early.