Soccer

Serie A leading scorer Retegui to miss Italy’s Nations League quarterfinal matches against Germany

MILAN (AP) — Serie A’s leading scorer Mateo Retegui will miss both of Italy’s upcoming Nations League quarterfinal matches against Germany due to a right thigh injury, the Italian soccer federation announced Wednesday.

Mar 19, 2025 9:02 AM Read more >

After anti-woke stadium banner Rangers condemns fans and faces UEFA sanctions

Rangers has condemned fans who held up a giant anti-woke banner and says it now faces significant sanctions by UEFA.

Mar 19, 2025 7:18 AM Read more >

Canada men to play Ukraine and Ivory Coast at Canadian Shield tournament in Toronto

TORONTO — Canada will play Ukraine and the Ivory Coast in June at Toronto's BMO Field in a new four-team men's soccer tournament called the Canadian Shield.

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Openly gay soccer player still faces online death threats

ADELAIDE, Australia (AP) — The first openly gay man to play in Australia’s domestic soccer league says he’s still subject to death threats four years after going public about his sexuality.

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Japan on the cusp of being the first qualifier to join the co-host nations at the 2026 World Cup

It's a simple equation for Hajime Moriyasu and his Japan team this week: beat Bahrain and a 2026 World Cup spot is guaranteed.

Mar 18, 2025 8:53 PM Read more >

CONCACAF Nations League coaches hope their tournament this weekend has no political undertones

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — The coaches of the four teams playing for the CONCACAF Nations League title this week think soccer should remain separate from the geopolitical events currently roiling relations among their nations.

Mar 18, 2025 7:13 PM Read more >

Bayern Munich goalkeeper Grohs makes her first start since treatment for tumor

MUNICH (AP) — Goalkeeper Maria-Luisa “Mala” Grohs made the most of her first start for Bayern Munich since returning from treatment for a malignant tumor.

Mar 18, 2025 5:20 PM Read more >

Caicedo stars as Real Madrid defeats Arsenal 2-0 in women's Champions League, Lyon beats Bayern

Linda Caicedo shined on a rainy evening in the Spanish capital as Real Madrid beat Arsenal 2-0 in the first leg of the women’s Champions League quarterfinals on Tuesday.

Mar 18, 2025 4:37 PM Read more >

Politics hard to escape for coaches ahead of CONCACAF Nations League Finals

The stakes are high for the United States on and off the soccer pitch with all three of the other teams at the CONCACAF Nations League Finals. U.S.

Mar 18, 2025 4:23 PM Read more >

Door may be opening for Insigne to return to action with TFC but it's up to the coach

TORONTO — The door may be opening for out-of-favour Italian star Lorenzo Insigne to return to the Toronto FC lineup. The 33-year-old winger, whose salary of US$15.

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