Soccer

LEIPZIG, Germany (AP) — Leipzig has extended coach Marco Rose's contract by one year in another sign of continuity after earlier signing a new agreement with star forward Benjamin Sesko.

The opening round of group matches at the European Championship is complete. Here are some things we learned: Top performers Some of the best-performing players so far at Euro 2024 are making triumphant international comebacks.

BRUSSELS (AP) — The city of Brussels says it won't host a UEFA Nations League match between Belgium and Israel in September because of the “dramatic situation in Gaza” that creates a security headache for city officials.

LEIPZIG, Germany (AP) — Portugal defender Pepe became the oldest player to feature at a European Championship after helping his team to a 2-1 win over the Czech Republic in their opening game on Tuesday.

LEIPZIG, Germany (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player to feature at six European Championship tournaments when he captained Portugal to a 2-1 win over the Czech Republic in their opening game on Tuesday.

LEIPZIG, Germany (AP) — Portugal substitute Francisco Conceição scored in stoppage time for a 2-1 win over the Czech Republic in their European Championship opening game on Tuesday.

TORONTO — Toronto FC got a harsh dose of reality from coach John Herdman following Saturday's shoddy performance in a 4-1 loss to the visiting Chicago Fire. Better is needed. Jobs are on the line.

DORTMUND, Germany (AP) — With Kylian Mbappe about to join a throng of attacking superstars at Real Madrid, Arda Guler faces an even tougher fight to break through at Europe’s top team.

DORTMUND, Germany (AP) — A pre-match brawl . A multi-pass team goal of which peak Barcelona would be proud. A match widely regarded as an instant classic. Georgia made quite the entrance to international tournament soccer on Tuesday.

STUTTGART, Germany (AP) — Germany might have the youngest coach of the European Championship, but it also has the oldest squad.