Soccer

Real Madrid midfielder Ceballos out for several weeks with hamstring injury

MADRID (AP) — Real Madrid midfielder Dani Ceballos is expected to be sidelined for several weeks because of a left leg injury from the Copa del Rey semifinals on Wednesday.

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After growing up in Arsenal's ranks, Monlouis looks to make mark with Toronto FC

TORONTO — After making more than 100 combined appearances for Arsenal’s U-18, U-21 and U-23 teams and with his contract running out at the end of the season, Zane Monlouis started looking to the future.

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Ref reports 'Die' chants made at Real Madrid defender Raúl Asencio in Copa semifinal

MADRID (AP) — Real Sociedad fans chanted “Die” at Real Madrid defender Raúl Asencio during the first leg of the Copa del Rey semifinals on Wednesday, the match referee said in his report.

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Norway is voting on whether to scrap VAR. The wider soccer world is watching with interest

Norwegian soccer will vote this weekend on whether to scrap the use of video reviews in its top league after a turbulent couple of years since the technology was introduced.

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Ranieri sweeps the crisis aside at Roma and has the Giallorossi on a 10-match unbeaten run

ROME (AP) — Claudio Ranieri required about one month to set Roma straight.

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Bundesliga duties call before Bayern, Leverkusen clash on Europe's big stage

BERLIN (AP) — Bundesliga contenders Bayern Munich and Bayer Leverkusen could be forgiven for thinking of their Champions League date before they fulfill challenging domestic obligations this weekend.

Feb 27, 2025 3:28 AM Read more >

Enrique is finding the right balance in PSG's attack after a positional switch

PARIS (AP) — Making a positional switch has allowed Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique to play his three star forwards together, and it's paying off.

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Japan beats United States 2-1 for SheBelieves Cup women's soccer title

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Toko Koga scored early in the second half and Japan handed the United States its first loss under coach Emma Hayes with a 2-1 victory Wednesday night in the SheBelieves Cup title game.

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Weaver out for the Thorns' season with a right knee injury

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Portland Thorns forward Morgan Weaver will miss the upcoming National Women's Soccer League season because of a right knee injury. The Thorns announced Weaver's injury on Wednesday.

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Two Argentine soccer fans shot in Rio ahead of Recopa Sudamericana match

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Two Argentine soccer fans were shot in Rio de Janeiro on Wednesday ahead of the second leg of the Recopa Sudamericana final between visiting Racing and local Botafogo.

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