Soccer

Saudi Arabia's great soccer experiment is paying off spectacularly at the Club World Cup

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — The great Saudi Arabian soccer experiment is on full show at the Club World Cup.

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Monaco signs former teen prodigy Fati on season's loan from Barcelona

Monaco signed Ansu Fati on a season-long loan from Barcelona on Tuesday, offering the former teen prodigy another chance to resurrect his career.

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Wolves makes Jorgen Strand Larsen's move permanent after an impressive loan season

WOLVERHAMPTON, England (AP) — Wolverhampton announced Norway forward Jorgen Strand Larsen has become its permanent player after an impressive season on loan with the Premier League club.

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Soccer ban sparks fears of widening trans exclusion in the UK

LONDON (AP) — It was not her best goal or most important soccer match , but when the ball hit the back of the net in Natalie Washington's debut on a women's team in 2017, she felt a sense of belonging that had been missing.

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Putellas ready to lead Spain at Euro 2025 after injury sidelined her in 2022

MADRID (AP) — Alexia Putellas doesn’t have fond memories of the last Women’s European Championship, when she tore a knee ligament on the eve of the tournament in England three years ago.

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Lautaro Martínez calls out team saying 'whoever does not want to stay should go' in Club World Cup

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Fluminense stunned Inter Milan 2-0 in the Club World Cup round of 16, prompting Inter Milan captain Lautaro Martínez to criticize his teammates publicly after the loss.

Jun 30, 2025 7:37 PM Read more >

Argentina's soccer body investigates antisemitic acts by All Boys fans

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Argentina’s soccer governing body launched an investigation Monday into antisemitic acts by fans of second division club All Boys before and during a match against Atlanta.

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Kylian Mbappé is 'a big possibility' to make Club World Cup debut on Tuesday against Juventus

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Star striker Kylian Mbappé could make his Club World Cup debut when Real Madrid faces Juventus in the round of 16 on Tuesday, coach Xabi Alonso said.

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Fluminense gets early goal from Germán Cano to knock out Inter Milan in Club World Cup Round of 16

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Aitana Bonmatí rejoins Spain squad after being hospitalized with viral meningitis

MADRID (AP) — Aitana Bonmatí rejoined Spain's squad on Monday after being hospitalized with viral meningitis, giving the world champion a boost three days before its opening match in the Women’s European Championship .

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