Tag: Professional soccer
Coach Kovac’s “finishers” pushing Monaco’s title challenge
PARIS — Monaco coach Niko Kovac refers to players on the bench as “finishers” who can settle close games rather than substitutes, and they...
Barcelona maintains support of Super League despite backlash
<p>BARCELONA, Spain — Barcelona president Joan Laporta maintained his support for the Super League on Thursday despite the quick exit of 10 of the...
Bordeaux seeks commercial protection after owners withdraw
BORDEAUX, France — Bordeaux placed itself under the protection of the city's commercial court on Thursday after the club's American-based owner King Street withdrew...
Red Bulls sign Polish forward Klimala to 4-year contract
<p>HARRISON, N.J. — The New York Red Bulls have signed Polish forward Patryk Klimala to a four-year contract with an option for a fifth...
Atalanta draws 1-1 at Roma to remain 3rd in Serie A
ROME — Ten-man Atalanta wasted a chance to move into second place in Serie A with a 1-1 draw at Europa League semifinalist Roma...
Super League among sporting ventures that went wrong
<p>The aborted plan to create a breakaway Super League with 12 of the biggest clubs in European soccer was perhaps the most egregious example...
Atlético beats Huesca to return to the top in Spanish league
MADRID — Ángel Correa and Yannick Carrasco scored a goal in each half as Atlético Madrid defeated Huesca 2-0 Thursday to regain sole possession...
Coach Kovac’s "finishers" pushing Monaco’s title challenge
<p>PARIS — Monaco coach Niko Kovac refers to players on the bench as “finishers” who can settle close games rather than substitutes, and they...
Ibrahimovic to keep playing with AC Milan when he’s 40
MILAN — Zlatan Ibrahimovic is going to keep playing with AC Milan when he's 40. And he'll likely make his return to the Champions...
Bordeaux seeks commercial protection after owners withdraw
<p>BORDEAUX, France — Bordeaux placed itself under the protection of the city's commercial court on Thursday after the club's American-based owner King Street withdrew...