Soccer

Replays in the FA Cup scrapped from next season. It removes a big money-maker for smaller clubs

Replays in the FA Cup — for so long a big money-maker and potential lifeline for lower-division teams in English soccer — have been scrapped from next season.

Apr 18, 2024 8:08 AM Read more >

FIFA plans to add slew of new committees years after cutting them in anti-corruption reforms

GENEVA (AP) — FIFA is set to create dozens of new committees and expert panels, reversing a governance reform passed in 2016 when the world soccer body was in turmoil during corruption scandals.

Apr 18, 2024 7:48 AM Read more >

Palestinian soccer renews call for sanctions against Israel at FIFA congress amid Hamas conflict

GENEVA (AP) — Calls for action against Israel in international soccer because of the conflict with Hamas will be stepped up by Palestinian officials at the annual FIFA congress next month.

Apr 18, 2024 7:30 AM Read more >

The ideal Champions League final is within reach if Mbappé and Real Madrid can deliver

The tantalizing prospect of Kylian Mbappé squaring up to Real Madrid in the Champions League final looms large. Mbappé becomes a free agent at the end of the season when Madrid is favorite to finally land the forward it has coveted for so long.

Apr 18, 2024 7:29 AM Read more >

Real Madrid adapts to Champions League needs: Shock and awe one week, armadillo defense the next

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Antonio Rudiger stared down the goalkeeper, took a deep breath, and drilled home the decisive penalty, proving once again there is no tougher task in club soccer than beating Real Madrid in the Champions League.

Apr 18, 2024 7:15 AM Read more >

PSG dreaming of club treble as another French league title beckons

PARIS (AP) — Paris Saint-Germain remains on course for a historic club treble after reaching the Champions League semifinals this week. Kylian Mbappé and his teammates can dream of playing the final at Wembley Stadium on June 1.

Apr 18, 2024 6:24 AM Read more >

PSG star Tabitha Chawinga of Malawi overcomes obstacles en route to Champions League success

Tabitha Chawinga wasn't always a prolific scorer. The Paris Saint-Germain star played goalkeeper in rural Malawi as a young girl. A collision with a defender changed all that. Her mouth was bloodied.

Apr 18, 2024 5:52 AM Read more >

Cole Palmer, English soccer's latest revelation, looks to pile more pain on former club Man City

The pain might not be over for Manchester City.

Apr 18, 2024 4:39 AM Read more >

Champions League rules leave teams chasing a moving target in the Bundesliga

DUESSELDORF, Germany (AP) — How many teams qualify for the Champions League from the Bundesliga? Definitely four. Probably five. Possibly six.

Apr 18, 2024 3:36 AM Read more >

Juventus ordered to pay Ronaldo more than $10 million in salary dispute

TURIN, Italy (AP) — Juventus has been ordered to pay Cristiano Ronaldo more than $10 million by an arbitration board following a salary dispute.

Apr 18, 2024 2:39 AM Read more >