Soccer

Cabral's backheel goal in stoppage time secures a spot for Benfica in Europa League playoffs

SALZBURG, Austria (AP) — Arthur Cabral's backheel goal in stoppage time gave Benfica a 3-1 win over Salzburg in the Champions League on Tuesday, with the late strike securing the Portuguese club a spot in the Europa League playoffs.

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Canada coach not surprised by level of social media abuse directed at female players

Canada coach Bev Priestman was not surprised at a report detailing the social media abuse female players encounter these days.

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Napoli beats Braga 2-0 to advance in Champions League. The Italian champion ends 3-match losing run

NAPLES, Italy (AP) — Struggling to defend its Serie A title, Napoli produced a confidence-boosting 2-0 win over Braga on Tuesday that secured the Italian team a spot in the Champions League knockout round.

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Copenhagen beats Galatasaray 1-0 to reach Champions League last 16. Lerager scores and is sent off

COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — In the end, it didn't matter what Manchester United did.

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Newcastle's rise under Saudi ownership faces big test with Champions League future on the line

Newly flush with Saudi cash, Newcastle has chosen to tread a strategic and methodical path in its bid to reach the summit of European game under the richest owners in soccer. The club is encountering some teething problems by playing the slow game.

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Arsenal draws 1-1 at PSV Eindhoven in Champions League. Both teams already in knockout stage

EINDHOVEN, Netherlands (AP) — Eddie Nketiah scored his first Champions League goal as Arsenal drew 1-1 at PSV Eindhoven on Tuesday.

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Lens beats Sevilla 2-1 in last Champions League group game. French club earns Europa League spot

LENS, France (AP) — Defending Europa League champion Sevilla was knocked out of European competition Tuesday in a 2-1 loss to Lens in their final Champions League group game.

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Canada coach says Gold Cup will be crucial for Olympic team selection

With the Paris Olympics less than eight months away, Canada coach Bev Priestman has roster decisions to make.

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Charlotte FC names Dean Smith as its new head coach for the MLS team

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Charlotte FC owner David Tepper has hired a new coach with a very familiar name as his Major League Soccer team's coach in Dean Smith.

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Turkish club president arrested and league games suspended after referee is punched at match

ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkish authorities on Tuesday arrested the president of a top-flight soccer club after he punched a referee in the face at the end of a match, prompting the Turkish Football Federation to suspend all league games.

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