Soccer

BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — Serbia soccer officials threatened their team could quit the European Championship after they were offended by fan chants reportedly heard during the Albania-Croatia match.

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Thursday signed a bill that would allow parents to block their children from getting social media posts suggested by a platform's algorithm, a move to limit feeds critics argue are addictive.

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Where England stands after two European Championship games is the envy of most teams. Just not good enough yet to have title ambitions.

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — The king of Denmark and the future king of England shook hands on a draw between their national teams at the European Championship in men's soccer on Thursday.

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The National Women's Soccer League's Players Association stepped in when the Portland Thorns' appeal of a red card given to Sophia Smith two weeks ago was not only denied, but an additional suspension and fine was added.

TORONTO — Toronto FC, looking to find its way back into the win column, will likely be without rookie wingback Tyrese Spicer for the next six weeks.

LEIPZIG, Germany (AP) — Former champions France and the Netherlands clash in their second match at the European Championship. France won seven of the teams’ last eight meetings including home and away victories in qualifying.

LEIPZIG, Germany (AP) — Kylian Mbappé trained wearing a blue, white and red face mask with the rest of his teammates on Thursday ahead of France's game against the Netherlands at Euro 2024.

Toronto FC will find a familiar face rooting against them Saturday at Red Bull Arena. Former Canada captain Julian de Guzman joined the New York Red Bulls as sporting director in February.

DUESSELDORF, Germany (AP) — With outrageous goals flying in from all angles, Euro 2024 has started with a bang. Could a $170 high-tech soccer ball be to thank for this? “When you strike it, it stays hit,” England captain Harry Kane said.