Soccer

Messi scores twice in return to Argentina lineup in 4-1 win over Guatemala

LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — Lionel Messi scored twice and assisted on another goal in his first international start since November and Argentina outclassed Guatemala 4-1 on Friday night to complete its 2024 Copa America preparations.

Jun 14, 2024 9:29 PM Read more >

Crew beats short-handed NYCFC 3-2, extends win streak to 3 games

NEW YORK (AP) — Mohamed Farsi, Christian Ramírez and Juan “Cucho” Hernández each scored a goal to help the Columbus Crew beat short-handed New York City FC 3-2 Friday night in a battle between to of the hottest teams in MLS.

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Red Stars score late to draw with league-leading KC Current in NWSL

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Mallory Swanson scored early in the first half and assisted a 90th-minute goal to help the Chicago Red Stars draw 2-2 against Kansas City Current on Friday night in the National Women's Soccer League.

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England-Serbia Euro 2024 match is deemed 'high risk' but messages are mixed

GELSENKIRCHEN, Germany (AP) — Because England vs. Serbia has been tagged high risk by police, it's the only Euro 2024 game where fans in the Gelsenkirchen stadium are restricted to low alcohol beer .

Jun 14, 2024 4:05 PM Read more >

Euro 2024: Hungary faces Switzerland in first round of Group A

COLOGNE, Germany (AP) — Hungary faces Switzerland on Saturday in Cologne in their first Group A match. Host nation Germany leads the group after beating Scotland 5-1 on Friday. Kickoff is at 3 p.m. local time (1300 GMT).

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Toronto FC looks to reduce 'needless' cautions and cut back on conceding late goals

TORONTO — Discipline was a topic of discussion this week for Toronto FC, which has conceded 12 goals in the last 15 minutes of league games this season.

Jun 14, 2024 1:27 PM Read more >

Euro 2024: Familiar foes Spain and Croatia clash again in group opener

BERLIN (AP) — Spain’s bid for a fourth European Championship title begins against Croatia in Berlin’s Olympiastadion — where the final will be played next month. The other teams in the group are defending champion Italy and Albania.

Jun 14, 2024 1:25 PM Read more >

Man United bid for Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite, AP source says

Manchester United has made a bid of 35 million pounds ($44 million) plus add-ons for Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite, a person with knowledge of the offer told The Associate Press on Friday.

Jun 14, 2024 12:19 PM Read more >

CF Montreal adds reinforcements for meeting with red-hot Real Salt Lake

MONTREAL — CF Montreal’s bye week gave head coach Laurent Courtois a chance to step back, assess his team and chart a plan for the rest of the season as the Major League Soccer midway mark approaches.

Jun 14, 2024 12:09 PM Read more >

War in Ukraine will make it hard for UEFA to keep political messages out of stadiums at Euro 2024

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — There are UEFA rules against making political statements in stadiums at soccer's European Championship. But they may be harder than ever to police at a tournament that is among Europe's strongest shared cultural experiences.

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