Footbal News

February 22, 2019

Column: Slowing Caster Semenya would diminish her sport

In a Swiss court this week, the governing body of track fought to slow some athletes down. Yup, a sports organization that ...

February 22, 2019

Chelsea to face Dynamo Kiev, Arsenal to meet Rennes

Chelsea was drawn to face Dynamo Kiev in the last 16 of the Europa League on Friday, and Arsenal will play French club Rennes ...

February 22, 2019

AEK gets suspension warning from UEFA for rioting fans

Defending Greek champion AEK Athens was sanctioned by UEFA on Friday and threatened with suspension from European competition ...

February 22, 2019

Dortmund still waiting for captain Marco Reus' comeback

Borussia Dortmund captain Marco Reus remains unavailable after failing to recover from a thigh injury. Dortmund coach Lucien ...

February 22, 2019

Czech Republic playmaker returns to Sparta from China, MLS

Czech Republic midfielder Borek Dockal has returned to Sparta Prague from Henan Jianye in the Chinese Super League and a year ...

February 22, 2019

Vandals paint swastikas on buildings in Amsterdam

Vandals suspected of being soccer hooligans from The Hague have painted graffiti including swastikas and anti-Semitic texts ...

February 22, 2019

Gazprom executive takes over Russian soccer federation

A Russian state energy executive took over as president of the country's soccer federation on Friday. Alexander Dyukov, who ...

February 21, 2019

Chelsea, Arsenal, Napoli, Inter advance in Europa League

Chelsea shook off their recent troubles and easily advanced in the Europa League with a 3-0 second leg victory over 10-man ...

February 21, 2019

European Soccer Weekend: What to watch in main competitions

What to watch in the leading football competitions in Europe this weekend: ENGLAND Manchester City will look to secure the ...

February 21, 2019

Smaller Lopes is standing tall among Europe's best goalies

Anthony Lopes is standing tall in an era designed for much bigger goalkeepers. At 1.84 meters (6 feet), the Lyon goalie is ...

February 21, 2019

Barcelona struggling in attack entering decisive stretch

Suddenly, scoring has become a problem for Barcelona's prolific attack. And it's happening at a bad time, with the team ...

February 21, 2019

CSKA's Dzagoev undergoes right knee ligament op

CSKA Moscow midfielder Alan Dzagoev has undergone surgery on his anterior cruciate ligament after injuring his right knee in ...

February 21, 2019

Ronaldo's opponents triumphant in his return to Madrid

In Cristiano Ronaldo's return to Madrid, it was his opponents that turned out to be triumphant. Juventus not only lost on the ...

February 21, 2019

Scottish soccer leaders hold talks over fan misbehavior

Scottish soccer leaders have met with government officials to discuss ways to eradicate misbehavior by fans after a series ...

February 21, 2019

Title hopes on the line for Dortmund as Leverkusen visits

With Borussia Dortmund's lead shrinking, one of its former coaches could deliver another blow to the team's Bundesliga title ...

February 21, 2019

Midfielder Lassana Diarra leaves PSG by mutual consent

Veteran midfielder Lassana Diarra has terminated his contract with French league leader Paris Saint-Germain by mutual ...

February 21, 2019

Kane back earlier than expected from injury for Tottenham

Tottenham striker Harry Kane has made a quicker-than-expected recovery from an ankle injury and could be involved in the ...

February 21, 2019

PSG signs new sponsorship deal with Accor hotel group

Paris Saint-Germain has signed a multi-year deal with the French-owned hotel group Accor as its principal sponsor starting ...

February 21, 2019

Ronaldo held scoreless in Madrid as Atletico beats Juventus

Atletico Madrid's vaunted center-back pairing finally got the better of Cristiano Ronaldo on Wednesday, even providing the ...