Soccer

Legia Warsaw gets $108,000 fine and 5-game away fans ban in Europe for violence at Aston Villa

NYON, Switzerland (AP) — UEFA banned Legia Warsaw fans from five away games in European competitions on Wednesday after a second outbreak of violence outside stadiums this season.

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Yokohama advances to Asian Champions League round of 16 in Kevin Muscat's last game as coach

YOKOHAMA, Japan (AP) — Yokohama F. Marinos of Japan reached the round of 16 in the Asian Champions League on Wednesday with a 3-0 victory over Shandong Taishan of China.

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Champions League-winning coaches Guardiola and Giráldez on shortlists for FIFA awards

ZURICH (AP) — Champions League-winning coaches Pep Guardiola and Jonatan Giráldez were voted on FIFA final shortlists announced Wednesday in a race to be named the world’s best in 2023.

Dec 13, 2023 8:30 AM Read more >

Man United: Individual and tactical errors led to embarrassing Champions League exit

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Out of the Champions League at the earliest possible stage, Manchester United's return to European club soccer's elite competition was not a happy one.

Dec 13, 2023 8:14 AM Read more >

Turkish soccer matches to resume on Dec. 19 after suspension caused by attack on referee

ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkish soccer league matches, suspended after a referee was attacked by the president of a top-flight club, will resume on Dec. 19, the head of the Turkish Football Federation said Wednesday.

Dec 13, 2023 7:38 AM Read more >

Ceballos scores late for Real Madrid to beat Union Berlin 3-2 and stay perfect in Champions League

BERLIN (AP) — Dani Ceballos scored late for Real Madrid to come from behind to beat Union Berlin 3-2 and complete a perfect Champions League group stage on Tuesday.

Dec 12, 2023 5:00 PM Read more >

Sociedad caps impressive return to Champions League with 0-0 draw at Inter to win group

MILAN (AP) — Real Sociedad capped an impressive return to Europe’s elite by winning its Champions League group for the first time.

Dec 12, 2023 4:57 PM Read more >

Man United and Sevilla tumble out of European competition after Champions League losses

PARIS (AP) — The Champions League proved too tough for Manchester United and Sevilla. Now, even the consolation Europa League spot is out of reach. Both teams were eliminated from European competition Tuesday night to finish bottom of their groups.

Dec 12, 2023 4:54 PM Read more >

Man United's Harry Maguire and Luke Shaw injured in Champions League game against Bayern Munich

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Harry Maguire and Luke Shaw were injured as Manchester United was eliminated from the Champions League on Tuesday.

Dec 12, 2023 4:48 PM Read more >

Manchester United loses 1-0 to Bayern Munich and crashes out of the Champions League

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Jeers rang around Old Trafford on Tuesday as Manchester United suffered an embarrassingly early exit from the Champions League after a 1-0 loss to Bayern Munich.

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