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January 11, 2019

Without Messi, Barcelona loses to Levante in Copa del Rey

Barcelona could not overcome the absence of Lionel Messi and other regular starters on Thursday, losing 2-1 at Levante in the ...

January 10, 2019

The Latest: Police seek Italy's help in Ronaldo rape case

The Latest on police Las Vegas seeking a DNA sample from Cristiano Ronaldo in a investigation of a 2009 rape claim (all times ...

January 10, 2019

Without titles, Pochettino still soccer's most coveted coach

During a decade in management, Mauricio Pochettino has never lifted a trophy. The Argentine is still one of the most coveted ...

January 10, 2019

Spanish league's 2nd-division games to be shown on YouTube

The Spanish league says it will begin broadcasting second-division games on YouTube. The league said on Thursday that its ...

January 10, 2019

Timbers and defender Liam Ridgewell part ways

The Portland Timbers and defender Liam Ridgewell have mutually parted ways. Ridgewell played for the Timbers for five seasons ...

January 10, 2019

What to watch in the main soccer leagues in Europe

What to watch in the leading soccer leagues in Europe this weekend: ENGLAND Ole Gunnar Solskjaer gets his first big test as ...

January 10, 2019

West Ham says Arnautovic not for sale after China links

Marko Arnautovic's future at West Ham is mired in uncertainty after the Premier League club's star player expressed his ...

January 10, 2019

PSG coach Tuchel must deliver in Europe after domestic loss

It looks like Paris Saint-Germain coach Thomas Tuchel has no choice but to deliver Champions League success. There's one ...

January 10, 2019

Struggling Dijon hires Antoine Kombouare as coach

Struggling French club Dijon has hired Antoine Kombouare as coach until the end of the season. Kombouare replaces Olivier ...

January 10, 2019

Bayern veteran Franck Ribery injured in training game

Bayern Munich winger Franck Ribery has been ruled out indefinitely after picking up a thigh injury in an internal training ...

January 10, 2019

Real Madrid averts upset, beats Leganes 3-0 in Copa del Rey

Real Madrid avoided the upset this time, beating Leganes 3-0 on Wednesday to move closer to the last eight of the Copa del ...

January 10, 2019

PSG eliminated from League Cup; Monaco through on penalties

Paris Saint-Germain was eliminated from the League Cup quarterfinals after conceding three second-half penalties in a 2-1 ...

January 09, 2019

Man City thrashes 3rd-tier Burton 9-0 in cup semifinal

Gabriel Jesus scored four goals in Manchester City's 9-0 win over third-tier Burton Albion on Wednesday in the first leg of ...

January 09, 2019

Japan, Qatar start Asian Cup runs with narrow wins

Qatar and Japan won their opening games at the Asian Cup on Wednesday, but for both teams it's all about 2022.

January 09, 2019

India striker overtakes Messi in national team scoring

His name is being mentioned in the same breath as Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, even though it's a name few soccer fans ...

January 09, 2019

Bayern Munich wants to sign Hudson-Odoi from Chelsea

Bayern Munich wants to sign English winger Callum Hudson-Odoi from Chelsea. Bayern sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic says ...

January 09, 2019

Inter appeals for children to be allowed in during ban

Inter Milan has asked the Italian soccer federation and Serie A to allow children into an upcoming home match after being ...

January 09, 2019

Bayern signs France defender Benjamin Pavard for next season

Bayern Munich has signed France defender Benjamin Pavard from Bundesliga rival Stuttgart for next season. The Bavarian team ...

January 09, 2019

Tottenham's new stadium won't be ready until at least March

Tottenham won't be ready to move into its new stadium until at least March because of construction delays. The first game was ...