Soccer

Richie Laryea to miss Toronto FC's game at FC Cincinnati due to hamstring injury

TORONTO — Fullback-wingback Richie Laryea, injured early in last weekend's 4-2 loss in Orlando, will not make the trip with Toronto FC for Saturday's game at FC Cincinnati.

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Coach Mauro Eustaquio returns to his Portuguese roots on York United pre-season trip

Mauro Eustaquio went back to his roots for the first stage of York United FC's training camp, taking the Canadian Premier League team to his hometown of Nazare, Portugal.

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FIFA to study South American idea for 64-team men's World Cup in 2030 centenary edition

GENEVA (AP) — FIFA is looking at a surprise proposal from South American soccer to expand the men’s 2030 World Cup to 64 teams — double the size of the 2022 edition in Qatar.

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This wild ancient version of soccer has rules like 'no murder' and is still being played today

ASHBOURNE, England (AP) — This ancient form of soccer has a rule forbidding players from murdering each other.

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Rangers fan dies in Istanbul ahead of Europa League match against Fenerbahce

ISTANBUL (AP) — A Rangers fan has died in Istanbul ahead of the Scottish club's Europa League match against Fenerbahce on Thursday. Rangers announced the death and said the unnamed fan died in a road traffic accident overnight.

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Valour FC signs Canadian youth international forward Myles Morgan

Valour FC has signed Canadian youth international forward Myles Morgan to a two-year contract with an option for 2027. The 19-year-old from Pickering, Ont.

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Biereth backing up his bold words with buckets of goals for Monaco

PARIS (AP) — When Mika Biereth joined Monaco during the winter transfer window he boldly described himself as resembling Erling Haaland in his style of play.

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Neymar recalled by Brazil for World Cup qualifiers against Colombia and Argentina

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Former captain Neymar has been recalled by Brazil after an absence of almost 1 1/2 years.

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New trial sought for convicted ex-Spanish soccer boss Rubiales over World Cup kiss

MADRID (AP) — Prosecutors are asking for the retrial of former Spanish soccer president Luis Rubiales, saying the judge incorrectly kept some evidence from the court.

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The race for the Champions League may be the most compelling story left in English soccer

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — The race for Champions League qualification may be the most gripping narrative left in the Premier League. Runaway leader Liverpool looks certain to win a record-equaling 20th title.

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