Soccer

It hasn't taken Jude Bellingham long to realize how big a problem racism is in Spanish soccer

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Jude Bellingham spoke Tuesday about the “disgusting” level of racism in Spanish soccer and called for action so that Real Madrid teammate Vinícius Junior isn't driven out of the sport in the face of persistent abuse .

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Canadian men get another high-profile test this summer with friendly in France

The Canadian men are getting another high-profile test in advance of this summer's Copa America. Canada Soccer has confirmed the 49th-ranked Canadians will play No.

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Canada faces CONCACAF champ Costa Rica with FIFA Futsal World Cup berth on the line

MANAGUA, Nicaragua — Canada is one win away from qualifying for the FIFA Futsal World Cup this fall in Uzbekistan.

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Werder Bremen suspends midfielder Naby Keïta for skipping Bundesliga match: 'We can’t allow that'

BREMEN, Germany (AP) — Werder Bremen suspended former Liverpool midfielder Naby Keïta for the rest of the season on Tuesday after he skipped the team’s last Bundesliga match.

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Man City vs. Real Madrid could hinge on the fitness of one player. Just ask Vinicius Jr.

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Pep Guardiola kept Real Madrid guessing ahead of Wednesday's Champions League quarterfinals second leg.

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Asian CL semifinal postponed in United Arab Emirates after flooding caused by heavy rain

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The first leg of the Asian Champions League semifinal between Al-Ain of the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia’s Al-Hilal has been postponed from Tuesday to Wednesday after torrential rain brought floods to the h

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Kane says he plays with 'point to prove' against Arsenal after being released when he was 9

MUNICH, Germany (AP) — Harry Kane was released by Arsenal when he was 9 years old. He has been on a revenge mission ever since.

Apr 16, 2024 6:26 AM Read more >

Pochettino says Chelsea players behaved like ‘kids’ when squabbling over who took a penalty

LONDON (AP) — An unseemly squabble involving six Chelsea players over who should take a penalty angered manager Mauricio Pochettino because of the message it sent around the world about his squad’s behavior.

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Bernd Hölzenbein, World Cup winner with West Germany in 1974, dies at 78

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Bernd Hölzenbein, who won a crucial penalty in West Germany's victory over the Netherlands in the 1974 World Cup final, has died. He was 78.

Apr 16, 2024 2:49 AM Read more >

Women's soccer coach accused of sexual harassment in Brazil resigns after protests

SAO PAULO (AP) — The male coach of a Brazilian women's soccer team resigned on Monday after accusations against him of sexual harassment drew league-wide protests.

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