Soccer

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Egyptian soccer team Al Ahly, the most successful club in Africa, has canceled a trial for South Africa midfielder Teboho Mokoena over his support of a politician.

Toronto FC has signed 2023 draft choice Charlie Sharp to a contract with TFC II of the MLS Next Pro League. Toronto took the 22-year-old forward from Brighton, Mich., in the third round (61st overall) of the 2023 MLS SuperDraft.

After a historic night in the Champions League, Lazio has to swiftly turn its attention to domestic matters to ensure it qualifies for next season’s competition. Lazio hosts Bologna on Sunday in a direct fight for fourth place in Serie A.

TORONTO — Canada will welcome the world during the 2026 FIFA World Cup and Toronto FC is looking to show off the city's "diverse cultures, places and people" in the lead-up to the soccer showcase.

PARIS (AP) — Bradley Barcola receives a pass near the halfway line and as he attacks a defender his next touch appears far too heavy and the ball gets away. The touch is deliberately heavy to draw in the right back.

Canada fell two places to No. 50, sandwiched between Greece and Cameroon, in the latest FIFA world rankings. The drop came despite the fact that the Canadian men had not played since the previous batch of rankings.

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Xavi Hernández will have one more chance to get his Barcelona playing well before its first Champions League knockout-round game in three years.

GENEVA (AP) — More than 300 soccer clubs were in ownership groups involving multiple teams in a trend driven by American investors that could threaten the integrity of European games, UEFA said on Thursday.

Mauricio Pochettino is just over a week away from his first final as Chelsea manager and maybe his first trophy in English soccer.

MUNICH (AP) — Bayern Munich has condemned racist comments sent to defender Dayot Upamecano on social media following his red card in the team's Champions League loss to Lazio.