Soccer

JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Pep Guardiola is happy to call Manchester City the best in the world this year, but an all-time great team? That debate must wait for years if not decades.

BIRMINGHAM, England (AP) — Aston Villa missed a chance to go top of the English Premier League when it drew with Sheffield United 1-1 in a game marked by late goals and more VAR disputes on Friday.

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — The long-awaited reunion of Luis Suárez and Lionel Messi is now a reality, after the Uruguayan striker signed with Inter Miami on Friday for the 2024 season.

Alyson Walker, whose resume includes stints with Bell Media, the Canadian Olympic Committee and Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment, has been named general secretary of Canada Soccer. Walker, who is set to start Jan.

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LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says he’s glad FIFA and UEFA “get a bit of a shake” from a court ruling over Super League that curbs their power.

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester United's inability to put the ball in the net is about more than just Rasmus Højlund, manager Erik ten Hag said on Friday.

CHICAGO (AP) — Vincent Cavin was hired Friday as an assistant to U.S. men's head coach Gregg Berhalter. The 48-year-old Cavin had been with the Swiss soccer association as an assistant coach on the men's national team since 2014.

LONDON (AP) — Arsenal has recorded wins at some iconic stadiums in Mikel Arteta's four years as manager. He hopes to add Anfield to the list. First place in the English Premier League will be up for grabs Saturday when Arsenal faces Liverpool.

MADRID (AP) — With a late goal after a lackluster performance, Real Madrid found its way to victory and to the top of the Spanish league standings.