Soccer

Improving Atletico Madrid is 5th in the Spanish league with 2-0 win at Osasuna

MADRID (AP) — Atletico Madrid kept the momentum going from its win against rival Real Madrid by beating Osasuna 2-0 in the Spanish league on Thursday.

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Roma's problems increase with 4-1 loss at promoted Genoa in Serie A

MILAN (AP) — Roma’s problems increased Thursday as it was humiliated 4-1 at promoted Genoa in Serie A.

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From philosophy class to top of the league? Nice's new coach Farioli eyes 1st place in France

PARIS (AP) — Ten years ago Francesco Farioli was finishing his philosophy degree at an Italian university. Now he's coaching Nice, an ambitious French side where the team's captain is five years older than him.

Sep 28, 2023 12:40 PM Read more >

MATCHDAY: Barcelona must bounce back against Sevilla. Dortmund needs a win at Hoffenheim

A look at what’s happening in European soccer on Friday: SPAIN Barcelona hosts Sevilla and is looking to provisionally move back to the top of the Spanish league. It's in third place, trailing leader Girona by two points and Real Madrid by one.

Sep 28, 2023 11:29 AM Read more >

Liverpool owner FSG announces minority investment by New York equity firm

LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — New York-based investment firm Dynasty Equity has bought a minority stake in Liverpool, the Premier League club said Thursday.

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Girona leads Spanish league after surprisingly good start. Now it faces Real Madrid at home

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Girona’s ceiling this season was expected to be another mediocre finish in the Spanish league.

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Jurgen Klopp's reboot has put Liverpool back in contention with Man City after pain of last season

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Last season's problems feel like a distant memory for Liverpool.

Sep 28, 2023 7:34 AM Read more >

Napoli hopes to leave off-the-field issues behind going into tricky matches against Lecce and Madrid

MILAN (AP) — After a testing few days off the field, Napoli is expecting a difficult week on it. First up for the defending champions is Saturday’s trip to Lecce, which has had a surprisingly good start to the Serie A season.

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Former Man United player Jesse Lingard training with Saudi Arabian club

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Former Manchester United player Jesse Lingard could be the next Premier League star to join the Saudi Arabian league .

Sep 28, 2023 4:03 AM Read more >

Italy defender Leonardo Bonucci hopes Union Berlin success will lay path for Euro 2024 finale

BERLIN (AP) — Italy defender Leonardo Bonucci is hoping his “crazy decision” to join Union Berlin pays off at the European Championship next year.

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