Soccer

PARIS (AP) — UEFA president Aleksander Čeferin will not stand as a candidate in 2027, announcing the news in a testy statement on Thursday one hour after steering through a controversial change of legal rules that would have let him stay.

PARIS (AP) — Paris Saint-Germain president Nasser al-Khelaifi confirmed plans for the French league champion to leave its home stadium after Paris city hall officials decided the venue was not for sale.

DUESSELDORF, Germany (AP) — It's now or “Neverkusen.” Xabi Alonso has coached Bayer Leverkusen to its best chance in years of finally winning the Bundesliga.

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Little importance was given to Girona's away game at Real Madrid when the Spanish league published its calendar.

Saudi Arabia’s entry into the world of English soccer had been going so well.

PARIS (AP) — European soccer leaders were urged to protect soccer from the risk of owners taking control of multiple clubs, in a speech by France’s sports minister on Thursday.

LYON, France (AP) — Just three months ago, the name Pierre Sage did not ring a bell to soccer fans in France. It does now thanks to a fine start to his managerial career in the French top-flight.

LANGFORD, B.C. — The Vancouver Whitecaps had a dream of securing a rare win against a Mexican side in the first round of the CONCACAF Champions Cup on Wednesday.

HAMILTON — Newly acquired U.S.

ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast (AP) — Ivory Coast’s unlikely — some would say miraculous — progression to the Africa Cup of Nations final has convinced locals that God is on their side.