Soccer

Darwin Nunez an injury doubt for Liverpool's match at Arsenal

LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Liverpool forward Darwin Nunez has a foot problem that could keep him out of Sunday's big game at Arsenal, with the home team looking to gain ground on the Premier League leader.

Feb 2, 2024 5:31 AM Read more >

Newcastle optimistic on forward Alexander Isak's status after groin injury

NEWCASTLE, England (AP) — Newcastle expects to have its leading scorer Alexander Isak back from a groin injury soon, possibly for Saturday's Premier League game against Luton.

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Junya Ito removed from Japan's squad at Asian Cup amid sexual assault claims he denies

TOKYO (AP) — Junya Ito has been removed from Japan’s squad at the Asian Cup by the Japanese Football Association in the midst of sexual assault allegations that he has denied, Japan's Kyodo news agency reported Friday.

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Infantino refloats idea of using algorithm to set soccer player transfer fees in $10 billion market

GENEVA (AP) — FIFA wants to open debate on setting soccer transfer fees by algorithm instead of the historic way of two clubs negotiating a market value price for contracted players.

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European transfer deadline day sees Premier League spending power significantly reduced

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — The January transfer window closed on Thursday with the Premier League’s spending power considerably down on previous years. Based on reported fees, top-flight clubs in England spent around $120.

Feb 1, 2024 7:27 PM Read more >

Chelsea forward Armando Broja completes transfer deadline day loan move to Fulham

LONDON (AP) — Armando Broja completed a deadline day move from Chelsea to Fulham on loan until the end of the season.

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Man United teenager Kobbie Mainoo scores late goal to clinch 4-3 win over Wolves

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — On the transfer deadline day, Manchester United relied on some homegrown talent for a dramatic victory.

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Bayern brings in new signing Bryan Zaragoza earlier than planned to cover for an injury crisis

MUNICH (AP) — Bayern Munich added Spanish forward Bryan Zaragoza sooner than expected, bringing him in Thursday rather than after the season to give coach Thomas Tuchel immediate options for his injury-depleted squad.

Feb 1, 2024 4:18 PM Read more >

Rashford scores early and Mainoo grabs late winner in Man United's wild 4-3 win at Wolves

WOLVERHAMPTON, England (AP) — Marcus Rashford scored an early goal on his return after a disciplinary issue and Kobbie Mainoo grabbed a winner in the seventh minute of stoppage time for Manchester United in a wild 4-3 win at Wolverhampton in the Prem

Feb 1, 2024 3:51 PM Read more >

Real Madrid back in front of Girona in Spanish league after 2-0 win at Getafe. Joselu scores twice

MADRID (AP) — Real Madrid regained the Spanish league lead with a comfortable 2-0 win at Getafe on Thursday in a match rescheduled because of the Spanish Super Cup.

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