Soccer

Bayern Munich signs midfield rising star Lena Oberdorf from Wolfsburg

MUNICH (AP) — Bayern Munich will sign midfielder Lena Oberdorf from Wolfsburg at the end of the season after activating her release clause.

Feb 15, 2024 2:47 AM Read more >

Fan protests in Germany against investor deal threaten to overshadow Bundesliga action

DUESSELDORF, Germany (AP) — Tennis balls, apples, chocolate coins. These are just some of the objects that German soccer fans hope will defeat a controversial investment deal.

Feb 15, 2024 2:32 AM Read more >

Klinsmann's job in jeopardy after soccer officials recommend he be fired as South Korea coach

SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of — Korean Football Association officials have recommended Jurgen Klinsmann be fired as head coach of the South Korean national team after an Asian Cup semifinal exit and reports of infighting among star players.

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Vancouver Whitecaps blanked in second leg Champions Cup match against Tigres

SAN NICOLÁS DE LOS GARZA, Mexico — The Vancouver Whitecaps were shutout 3-0 to Mexico's Tigres UANL on Wednesday night in CONCACAF Champions Cup action.

Feb 14, 2024 9:07 PM Read more >

Bernardeschi scores as Toronto FC ties Real Salt Lake 1-1 in MLS pre-season play

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Italian star Federico Bernardeschi scored as Toronto FC tied Real Salt Lake 1-1 Wednesday in MLS pre-season play.

Feb 14, 2024 6:27 PM Read more >

English clubs' financial power detailed in UEFA review of $25BN European soccer economy

GENEVA (AP) — The financial power of English soccer was detailed in a UEFA report Thursday analyzing the record 24 billion euros ($25.75 billion) economy of top-tier clubs across Europe. The 20 Premier League clubs’ total revenue of 6.

Feb 14, 2024 5:53 PM Read more >

Bayern Munich beaten 1-0 at Lazio in 1st leg of Champions League last 16 to pile pressure on Tuchel

ROME (AP) — High and wide. Headers and half-volleys. Free kicks and more. No matter what Bayern Munich tried, the German club simply couldn’t find the goal.

Feb 14, 2024 4:12 PM Read more >

Mbappé scores again as PSG beats Sociedad 2-0 in 1st leg of Champions League round of 16

PARIS (AP) — Kylian Mbappé scored yet again in the Champions League and emerging winger Bradley Barcola grabbed his first goal in the competition as Paris Saint-Germain beat Real Sociedad 2-0 in the first leg of the round of 16 on Tuesday.

Feb 14, 2024 4:09 PM Read more >

Cristiano Ronaldo scores first goal of 2024 to give Al-Nassr 1-0 win over Al-Fayha in Asian CL

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo scored his first goal of 2024 to give Al-Nassr a 1-0 win over fellow Saudi Arabian club Al-Fayha on Wednesday in the first leg of the Asian Champions League's round of 16.

Feb 14, 2024 2:07 PM Read more >

Bologna's hopes of qualifying for the Champions League get a boost with 2-0 win over Fiorentina

BOLOGNA, Italy (AP) — Bologna’s hopes of qualifying for the Champions League were boosted by a 2-0 win over regional rival Fiorentina in Serie A on Wednesday.

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