Soccer

Xavi Simons scores one goal and sets up another as Leipzig beats Red Star Belgrade 3-1

LEIPZIG, Germany (AP) — Xavi Simons scored a spectacular first Champions League goal and set up another to propel Leipzig to a 3-1 win over Red Star Belgrade on Wednesday as the German team took a step closer to the knockout stages.

Oct 25, 2023 3:14 PM Read more >

French league suspends Atal for 7 games for sharing an antisemitic message on social media

NICE, France (AP) — The French soccer league suspended Nice defender Youcef Atal for seven matches on Wednesday after he shared an antisemitic message on social media.

Oct 25, 2023 2:26 PM Read more >

Feyenoord in position to progress to knockout rounds after beating Lazio 3-1 in Champions League

ROTTERDAM, Netherlands (AP) — Back in the group stage of the Champions League for the first time in six seasons, Feyenoord is in position to progress to the knockout rounds.

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Questions loom after CF Montreal crashes out of MLS playoff race

MONTREAL — CF Montreal missed out on the playoffs this Major League Soccer season by the slimmest of margins.

Oct 25, 2023 10:41 AM Read more >

MATCHDAY: Dutch giant Ajax in a mess heading to Brighton in Europa League

A look at what’s happening in European soccer on Thursday: EUROPA LEAGUE The unravelling of Ajax is proving to be one of the saddest soccer stories of the season.

Oct 25, 2023 7:03 AM Read more >

Elye Wahi's equalizer salvages a 1-1 draw for Lens against PSV in Champions League

LENS, France (AP) — Forward Elye Wahi salvaged a 1-1 draw for Lens against PSV Eindhoven in the Champions League on Tuesday in a disappointing result for the French team after its surprise win over Arsenal in the previous round of games.

Oct 24, 2023 4:27 PM Read more >

Gabriel Jesus shines for Arsenal in 2-1 win over Sevilla in Champions League

SEVILLE, Spain (AP) — Gabriel Jesus set up one goal with a brilliant piece of skill before scoring a stunning strike himself to lead Arsenal to a 2-1 win over Sevilla in the Champions League on Tuesday.

Oct 24, 2023 4:21 PM Read more >

Brais Méndez scores in 3rd straight Champions League game to lead Real Sociedad past Benfica

LISBON, Portugal (AP) — Brais Méndez scored again as Real Sociedad beat Benfica 1-0 in Lisbon on Tuesday to hand the Portuguese champion its third straight defeat in its Champions League group.

Oct 24, 2023 4:01 PM Read more >

Ronaldo scores twice in Al-Nassr's victory in Asian Champions League

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo scored two second-half goals as Saudi Arabia’s Al-Nassr beat Al-Duhail of Qatar 4-3 in the Asian Champions League on Tuesday.

Oct 24, 2023 3:56 PM Read more >

Bellingham scores again to lead Real Madrid to 2-1 win over Braga in Champions League

BRAGA, Portugal (AP) — Led by Jude Bellingham yet again, Real Madrid defeated Braga 2-1 on Tuesday to keep a perfect record in the Champions League and move closer to securing a spot in the knockout stage.

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