Soccer

ROME (AP) — The message was clear from Italy coach Luciano Spalletti : Put your PlayStation away and start focusing more on scoring goals.

NOTTINGHAM, England (AP) — Mark Clattenburg is leaving his role as a referee consultant at Nottingham Forest, saying Friday his presence at the club has caused “unintended friction” with its Premier League rivals.

DORTMUND, Germany (AP) — Marco Reus will leave Borussia Dortmund this summer after both sides announced Friday that they've agreed to part ways, ending the midfielder's 12-year run with the German team.

NEWCASTLE, England (AP) — Switzerland’s preparations for the European Championship took another hit Friday with a key player’s fitness being in doubt for a second straight day.

MADRID (AP) — Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois is ready to play his first game of the season against Cadiz in the Spanish league on Saturday after recovering from a long injury layoff, coach Carlo Ancelotti said Friday.

GENEVA (AP) — The helicopter is on standby again. Its task? To deliver the Belgian league trophy to the winner of another three-team title race that can only hope to match the epic climax of last season .

LONDON (AP) — Manchester City forward Phil Foden has been voted Footballer of the Year in England. Foden's award comes after an outstanding season with 16 Premier League goals so far for the defending champion.

MARSEILLE, France (AP) — A soccer fan has been arrested by French police as local authorities investigate reports of a Nazi salute and monkey chants from Atalanta supporters at Marseille's stadium on Thursday.

LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp insisted Friday his spat with Mohamed Salah has been “completely resolved," saying his long history with the star forward ensured there was no lasting damage to their relationship.

Philadelphia Union (3-2-4, seventh in the Eastern Conference) vs. DC United (3-3-4, seventh in the Eastern Conference) Washington; Saturday, 7:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK : LINE DC United +131, Philadelphia +191, Draw +242; over/under is 2.