Soccer

Bochum appoints Peter Zeidler as new coach after narrowly surviving in Bundesliga

BOCHUM, Germany (AP) — Bochum hired Peter Zeidler as its new coach Monday after only just surviving in the Bundesliga in a penalty shootout.

Jun 3, 2024 7:57 AM Read more >

Mbappé’s expected move to Real Madrid looks set to be announced. He tells Macron 'yes, this evening'

CLAIREFONTAINE, France (AP) — Star striker Kylian Mbappé's widely expected move to Real Madrid looked set to be announced later Monday.

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Euro 2024: Belgium's exciting new crop looks to succeed where the 'golden generation' failed

BRUSSELS (AP) — For all its talent, Belgium's so-called golden generation of soccer players has never won a major title.

Jun 3, 2024 5:35 AM Read more >

Italy's defensive crisis deepens as injured Scalvini out of Euro 2024 squad. Gatti called up

FLORENCE, Italy (AP) — Italy’s crisis in defense deepened Monday when Giorgio Scalvini was ruled out of the European Championship after he tore an ACL in Atalanta’s last match of the season.

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Host Germany hoping to create another summer party at Euro 2024 after recent tournament flops

BERLIN (AP) — Another extraordinary summer or another national embarrassment. No one knows quite what to expect from this Germany team heading in the European Championship.

Jun 3, 2024 3:03 AM Read more >

Turkish soccer club Fenerbahce announces Jose Mourinho as coach to end 10-year wait for league title

ISTANBUL (AP) — Former Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho was unveiled as the new coach of Fenerbahce on Sunday, tasked with winning the club a first league title since 2014 after six runner-up finishes.

Jun 2, 2024 5:25 PM Read more >

Rookie Abada scores twice to lead Charlotte to 3-2 victory over Atlanta United

ATLANTA (AP) — Rookie Liel Abada scored two goals to lead Charlotte to a 3-2 victory over Atlanta United on Sunday.

Jun 2, 2024 5:07 PM Read more >

Real Madrid celebrates another Champions League title with its fans on streets of Spanish capital

MADRID (AP) — For the second time in three seasons, and sixth in 10 years, Real Madrid celebrated a Champions League title with its fans on the streets of the Spanish capital.

Jun 2, 2024 4:38 PM Read more >

Soccer club owned by former Houston Astros GM Jeff Luhnow returns to 1st division in Spain

MADRID (AP) — The Spanish soccer club owned by former Houston Astros general manager Jeff Luhnow secured promotion to the top tier of the Spanish league on Sunday. Leganes beat Elche 2-0 to win the second-division title.

Jun 2, 2024 3:03 PM Read more >

Fiorentina beats Atalanta to prevent the Europa League champion from finishing 3rd. Venezia promoted

ROME (AP) — Europa Conference League runner-up Fiorentina beat Europa League champion Atalanta 3-2 in a postponed Serie A match on Sunday to conclude the Italian season and prevent the Bergamo squad from finishing third.

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