Soccer

Juventus extends Fagioli's contract until 2028 despite midfielder's ban for betting violations

TURIN, Italy (AP) — Juventus extended Nicolò Fagioli’s contract until the end of June 2028 on Tuesday, less than a month after the young midfielder was banned for seven months by the Italian soccer federation for betting violations.

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Brazilian soccer player Dani Alves to face trial on sexual assault charge in Spain

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Brazilian soccer player Dani Alves will face trial for allegedly sexually assaulting a woman in a night club last year, a Spanish court said Tuesday.

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Bayern Munich signs promising 17-year-old Australian winger Nestory Irankunda

MUNICH (AP) — Bayern Munich has signed an agreement for 17-year-old Australian winger Nestory Irankunda to join the club in July.

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Italy faces showdown with Ukraine in Euro 2024 qualifying. Albania and Slovenia well set to advance

GENEVA (AP) — The final rounds of European Championship qualifiers sees defending champion Italy needing a strong finish to clinch a spot at the tournament, while Albania and Slovenia can secure surprising group victories.

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Bellingham out of England's European Championship qualifiers with shoulder injury

LONDON (AP) — Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham withdrew Tuesday from England's squad for its upcoming European Championship qualifiers because of a shoulder injury.

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Jacen Russell-Rowe comes into Canada camp for the injured Lucas Cavallini

Columbus Crew forward Jacen Russell-Rowe has replaced the injured Lucas Cavallini in Canada's camp ahead of a high-stakes CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinal with Jamaica.

Nov 13, 2023 4:08 PM Read more >

CONCACAF Nations League semifinals and final in March to be at AT&T Stadium outside Dallas

MIAMI (AP) — AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, will be the site of the CONCACAF Nations League semifinals on March 21 and the final three days later.

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Manchester United players Rasmus Hojlund and Christian Eriksen both injured in win over Luton

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester United striker Rasmus Hojlund strained a muscle in his right leg in Saturday's 1-0 win over Luton and could be out for two weeks, the Premier League club said Monday.

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Prince William and Alex Ferguson attend funeral of Man United great Bobby Charlton

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Prince William headed the list of dignitaries who attended the funeral of Manchester United and England great Bobby Charlton on Monday.

Nov 13, 2023 11:18 AM Read more >

Marcelino García Toral returns for second stint as coach of Spanish club Villarreal

MADRID (AP) — Villarreal hired Marcelino García Toral on Monday for his second stint as coach of the Spanish soccer club. Toral returns after leading Villarreal from 2013-16.

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