Soccer

Bochum promotes youth coach in a bid to avoid relegation from the Bundesliga

BOCHUM, Germany (AP) — Bundesliga relegation candidate Bochum thrust youth coach Heiko Butscher into the spotlight Tuesday, promoting him to interim head coach with the task of surviving in the German top flight.

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Injured Donyell Malen will miss Dortmund's Champions League game at Atletico Madrid

DORTMUND, Germany (AP) — Dutch forward Donyell Malen did not travel with Borussia Dortmund for Wednesday's Champions League quarterfinal game at Atletico Madrid after he failed to recover from a thigh injury in time.

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After police officer's death, Greek soccer fans will need a state-issued QR code to attend games

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greek authorities launched a ban on paper tickets for all league soccer matches on Tuesday as part of an effort to crack down on the violence that has plagued the sport for decades.

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Ronaldo faces 2-game ban after red card for elbowing opponent in Saudi Super Cup semifinals

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo is facing a two-game suspension after receiving his first red card in Saudi Arabia for elbowing an opponent as Al-Nassr lost 2-1 to Al-Hilal in the Saudi Super Cup semifinals.

Apr 9, 2024 7:27 AM Read more >

UEFA set to crack down on players intimidating referees at Euro 2024

DUESSELDORF, Germany (AP) — UEFA's top referee has vowed to crack down on players arguing with referees and “mobbing” them on the field at the upcoming European Championship in Germany.

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FIFA to consider changes to policy that blocks league matches from being played in other countries

NEW YORK (AP) — FIFA said it will consider changes to its policy that blocks league matches from being played in other countries as part of an agreement with a soccer promoter to dismiss the world governing body from a lawsuit challenging that policy

Apr 8, 2024 7:35 PM Read more >

Serie A leader Inter Milan comes from behind to beat Udinese

ROME (AP) — Davide Frattesi scored a dramatic stoppage time winner for Inter Milan to edge Udinese 2-1 and extend its lead in Serie A to 14 points on Monday.

Apr 8, 2024 3:15 PM Read more >

Canada coach says SheBelieves Cup final against U.S. will provide benchmark for squad

The last time Canada faced the U.S., the skies opened above San Diego and the two teams slogged it out on a waterlogged pitch in the semifinal of the CONCACAF W Gold Cup.

Apr 8, 2024 2:04 PM Read more >

Real Madrid well rested to take on Man City in Ancelotti’s 200th Champions League game

MADRID (AP) — One of the Champions League's newest rivalries resumes this week when Real Madrid hopes to take advantage of extended rest in Tuesday's quarterfinal against Manchester City.

Apr 8, 2024 12:54 PM Read more >

Kane's last chance of a trophy this season is in the Champions League. Arsenal aims to stop him

Harry Kane moved to Bayern Munich in the hope — maybe even the expectation — of finally winning a first trophy of his career. Arsenal, the England captain’s old foe, could ensure that long wait goes on for at least another season.

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