Soccer

BIRMINGHAM, England (AP) — Aston Villa's ambitions of qualifying for the Champions League took a hit Monday when the club said Boubacar Kamara has sustained a “significant knee ligament injury,” likely ruling the midfielder out of the rest of the sea

American forward Daryl Dike tore his left Achilles tendon while playing for West Bromwich Albion, five games after returning from a ruptured right Achilles tendon. Dike will be sidelined until the end of 2024 , West Brom said Monday.

LEIPZIG, Germany (AP) — Carlo Ancelotti thinks Real Madrid has already proven it can cope without the injured Jude Bellingham, who is set to miss Tuesday's Champions League match against Leipzig in the round of 16.

SALERNO, Italy (AP) — Struggling Serie A club Salernitana is hoping for another “sporting miracle” after firing coach Filippo Inzaghi and replacing him with Fabio Liverani in the hopes of staving off relegation again.

ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast (AP) — Thousands of jubilant Ivory Coast supporters were taking to Abidjan’s city streets on Monday to celebrate the country’s Africa Cup of Nations victory.

GENEVA (AP) — The stars are starting to align for another Lionel Messi vs. Kylian Mbappé showdown on a global soccer stage to follow their epic World Cup final in 2022.

"Kylian in Paris! Kylian in Paris, Kylian, in Paris. Extend your deal, Mbappé!" The message delivered to France's biggest soccer star by PSG fans could not have been more clear.

COVENTRY, England (AP) — Before outwitting the goalkeeper, United States striker Haji Wright tricked his own teammate.

CARACAS (AP) — Brazil will not defend its Olympic men's soccer title in Paris after losing 1-0 to its regional rival Argentina on Sunday.

With his flowing curls and thrilling attacking play, it was no surprise that Akram Afif was likened to Liverpool star Mo Salah at the Asian Cup . Over the space of a month the Qatar forward lit up the tournament.