Soccer

Canada coach Jesse Marsch calls in Zorhan Bassong to replace injured Richie Laryea

Sporting Kansas City's Zorhan Bassong has replaced the injured fullback/wingback Richie Laryea on Canada's roster ahead of the CONCACAF Nations League Finals. The 31st-ranked Canadians face No.

Mar 17, 2025 9:42 AM Read more >

PSG win over Marseille marred by homophobic, racist chants. It's an ongoing problem in French soccer

Homophobic and racist chanting during the biggest match in the French league between Paris Saint-Germain and Marseille again highlighted French soccer’s inability to properly deal with both issues.

Mar 17, 2025 9:13 AM Read more >

This small-town team in Sweden was a women’s soccer powerhouse. Then Europe’s big clubs took over

UMEA, Sweden (AP) — Sprinkled around its small, shared office are trophies and mementos signifying the not-so-distant glory days of Swedish women’s soccer team Umeå IK. On one wall is the No.

Mar 17, 2025 7:49 AM Read more >

Son of former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher will play international soccer. But not for England

WIGAN, England (AP) — The son of former Liverpool and England defender Jamie Carragher has been called up for international duty — by Malta.

Mar 17, 2025 6:47 AM Read more >

Antonio says he came 'close to dying' in car crash that left the West Ham striker with shattered leg

LONDON (AP) — West Ham striker Michail Antonio is “100%” confident he will play again as he recovers from a car crash that left him with a “completely shattered” leg and a realization “how close I was to dying.

Mar 17, 2025 5:15 AM Read more >

Lionel Messi, Fafà Picault rally Inter Miami to 2-1 victory over Atlanta United

ATLANTA (AP) — Lionel Messi scored early and Fafà Picault scored the winner after subbing in late to rally Inter Miami to a 2-1 victory over Atlanta United at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Sunday night.

Mar 16, 2025 7:51 PM Read more >

Alyssa Thompson's goal pulls Angel City into 1-1 draw with rival San Diego

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Alyssa Thompson scored early in the second half and Angel City pulled into a 1-1 draw with rivals San Diego Wave on Sunday in the National Women's Soccer League season opener for both teams.

Mar 16, 2025 7:20 PM Read more >

Two late goals as Barcelona rallies to beat Atletico Madrid 4-2

MADRID (AP) — Atletico Madrid relinquished a two-goal lead in its 4-2 loss to Barcelona in the Spanish league on Sunday in another setback for the club after it was eliminated by Real Madrid in the Champions League .

Mar 16, 2025 6:16 PM Read more >

Christian Ramírez helps defending-champion Galaxy earn first point in 1-1 draw with Timbers

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Christian Ramírez scored late in the second half and the defending-champion Los Angeles Galaxy earned their first point of the season in a 1-1 draw with the Portland Timbers on Sunday afternoon.

Mar 16, 2025 4:54 PM Read more >

Inter takes a big step to retaining Serie A crown with 2-0 win at title rival Atalanta

MILAN (AP) — Inter Milan took a significant step to keeping its Serie A crown on Sunday with a 2-0 win at title rival Atalanta.

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