Footbal News

November 22, 2019

Levante beats Mallorca 2-1 in Spanish league

Levante defeated Mallorca 2-1 for its third win in four Spanish league matches on Friday. Roger Martí put Levante ahead in ...

November 22, 2019

Maldini’s son included in Milan senior squad for first time

The son of soccer great Paolo Maldini has been given his first callup to the senior AC Milan squad. Forward Daniel Maldini ...

November 22, 2019

European soccer weekend: What to watch in the main leagues

What to watch in the leading football leagues in Europe this weekend: ENGLAND Jose Mourinho begins his fourth coaching stint ...

November 22, 2019

Aluko to leave Juventus after 18 months and 3 trophies

English forward Eniola Aluko has announced she is leaving Juventus after 18 months at the Italian soccer club. Aluko helped ...

November 22, 2019

UEFA fines Copenhagen for burning Smurf fan banner at Malmö

UEFA has fined Copenhagen 70,000 euros ($77,000) for incidents at a Europa League game against Malmö, including a fan banner ...

November 22, 2019

Iceland drawn to play Romania in Euro 2020 playoffs

Iceland’s road back to the European Championship will go through a playoff semifinal match at home against Romania in March.

November 22, 2019

Playoff draw for the 2020 European Championship

Draw Friday for the 2020 European Championship playoffs: League A Semifinals March 26 Iceland vs. Romania Bulgaria vs.

November 21, 2019

Brazilian player banned in Ukraine for response to racism

Brazilian player Taison was banned for one game Thursday for his reaction to racist abuse in a Ukrainian league game.

November 21, 2019

Human rights experts debate risks and gains for FIFA, IOC

The tricky balancing act for sports bodies to push progressive policies while supporting host nations with human rights ...

November 21, 2019

Humble One: Mourinho says he’s emotionally stronger at Spurs

After touting his humility and willingness to learn from past mistakes, Jose Mourinho couldn’t resist a flash of the old ...

November 21, 2019

Court suspends Verona stadium closure in Balotelli case

The Italian soccer federation’s appeals court has suspended the partial stadium closure handed to Hellas Verona after its ...

November 21, 2019

Neymar’s PSG return set to test coach Tuchel’s skills

With Neymar returning from his latest injury, Paris Saint-Germain coach Thomas Tuchel’s man-management skills could be ...

November 21, 2019

Emery: Xhaka ‘better in his mind’ ahead of Arsenal return

Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka is in contention to play against Southampton this weekend after missing the last four games ...

November 21, 2019

AP Interview: Commisso promises to keep Fiorentina ‘forever’

Less than six months into his tenure as Fiorentina owner and president, Rocco Commisso is already starting to grapple with ...

November 21, 2019

Fit, fresh and firing, Vardy a striker reborn at Leicester

Hours after being hired as Leicester manager, Brendan Rodgers was walking around the locker room at King Power Stadium and ...

November 21, 2019

Bale returns to Real Madrid after mocking club with banner

Gareth Bale has made his priorities clear. Now Real Madrid will get its turn. First comes his home country of Wales.

November 21, 2019

Chairman of Swedish soccer club appeals against conviction

The former chairman of Swedish soccer club Ostersund has appealed against his conviction for serious financial crimes.

November 21, 2019

Jose Mourinho brings passion to task of reviving Tottenham

Ousted from previous jobs for fomenting friction, Jose Mourinho is returning to coaching trying to show he is rejuvenated ...