Soccer

There will be celebrations in the United Arab Emirates on Saturday regardless of whether Yokohama F. Marinos can protect its 2-1 lead in the second leg of the Asian Champions League final or Al-Ain comes back to take the title.

CAGLIARI, Sardinia (AP) — Veteran Cagliari coach Claudio Ranieri bid an emotional farewell to the Sardinian team as well as possibly soccer management altogether on Thursday.

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Columbia Sportswear CEO Tim Boyle and Phoenix Suns co-owner Sam Garvin have joined the ownership group for the Portland Thorns.

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BOCHUM, Germany (AP) — Not even Leon Goretzka’s presence could help Bochum’s chances of staying in the Bundesliga.

Canada coach Bev Priestman is starting to get some of her injured talent back ahead of the Paris Olympics. And while that's good news, it also adds to the degree of difficulty in choosing her Olympic roster ahead of the July 3 deadline.

AMSTERDAM (AP) — Struggling Dutch powerhouse Ajax signed Italian coach Francesco Farioli from Nice on Thursday on a three-year deal to replace John van 't Schip and return the four-time European champion to its former glory.

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Change is happening at pace at Manchester United. Where manager Erik ten Hag fits into that picture is uncertain. Ahead of Saturday's FA Cup final against Manchester City, he avoided ongoing speculation about his position.

West Ham midfielder Lucas Paqueta was charged by English soccer authorities on Thursday after it was alleged the Brazil international deliberately received cards during Premier League matches to influence betting markets.

BERLIN (AP) — After just barely clinching Bundesliga survival on the last day of the season, Union Berlin has wasted little time in presenting a new coach and sporting director.