Soccer

Aidan Morris transfers to Middlesbrough from Columbus Crew

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Midfielder Aidan Morris transferred Friday to Middlesbrough of England's second tier League Championship from Major League Soccer's Columbus Crew.

Jun 28, 2024 11:58 AM Read more >

Euro 2024: Germany aims to ride host-nation buzz against Denmark. Rudiger and Eriksen should be fit

DORTMUND, Germany (AP) — Germany takes on Denmark in the round of 16 at the European Championship on Saturday.

Jun 28, 2024 11:50 AM Read more >

Rüdiger set to be available for Germany after hamstring problem for Euro match vs. Denmark

DORTMUND, Germany (AP) — Germany defender Antonio Rüdiger looks to have recovered from a hamstring problem to be available for the round-of-16 match against Denmark at the European Championship on Saturday.

Jun 28, 2024 11:13 AM Read more >

Croatia fined $112,000 by UEFA for fan misconduct at Euro 2024

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Croatia was fined 105,000 euros ($112,500) by UEFA for fan misconduct at a European Championship elimination game against Italy, the federation said on Friday.

Jun 28, 2024 10:53 AM Read more >

Kansas City of MLS hires longtime New England general manager Mike Burns as its sporting director

KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — Sporting Kansas City hired longtime New England Revolution general manager Mike Burns as its sporting director Friday as the MLS club tries to turn around a freefall that has left it near the bottom of the Western Conference.

Jun 28, 2024 10:23 AM Read more >

Eriksen has 'stomach issues' but expected to play for Denmark vs. Germany at Euro 2024, coach says

DORTMUND, Germany (AP) — Denmark midfielder Christian Eriksen is expected to be available against Germany in the European Championship last 16 despite missing training on Friday because of what coach Kasper Hjulmand described as “stomach issues.

Jun 28, 2024 10:20 AM Read more >

Cutting-edge technology on show at Euro 2024 is changing the face of soccer

DUESSELDORF, Germany (AP) — From smart-enabled match balls and artificial intelligence to cryogenic recovery chambers, soccer is being transformed by the cutting-edge technology available to players, coaches and officials.

Jun 28, 2024 9:56 AM Read more >

Tougher action on tactical fouls by Euro 2024 referees drives spike in yellow cards shown

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Referees taking stricter action on tactical fouls drove a spike in yellow cards shown at the European Championship, UEFA’s head of match officials said Friday.

Jun 28, 2024 9:54 AM Read more >

England winger Gordon escapes serious injury from bike accident during downtime at Euro 2024

BLANKENHAIN, Germany (AP) — It was supposed to be the perfect opportunity for a nice photograph to send back to the family.

Jun 28, 2024 9:38 AM Read more >

Vibrant fan culture at Euro 2024 comes at security cost of beer cup showers and field invaders

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — The flip side of the European Championship having a vibrant fan culture is the added security risk inside stadiums.

Jun 28, 2024 9:29 AM Read more >