Tag: Professional soccer
Leipzig beats Wolfsburg 2-0 to reach German Cup semifinals
LEIPZIG, Germany — Yussuf Poulsen scored as Leipzig reached the semifinals of the German Cup with a 2-0 win Wednesday over a Wolfsburg team...
Liverpool in crisis after 1-0 loss to Chelsea in EPL
<p>LIVERPOOL, England — Liverpool’s woeful home form is developing into a full-blown crisis after Chelsea’s 1-0 victory on Thursday inflicted a fifth straight league...
David scores 2 as Lille wins to stay two points clear of PSG
PARIS — Canada forward Jonathan David scored two late goals as Lille beat Marseille 2-0 to stay top of the French league on Wednesday.
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Athletic beats Levante, will play in consecutive Copa finals
<p>MADRID — Athletic Bilbao will have a chance to win two Copa del Rey titles in a two-week span next month. </p>
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Man United misfires at Crystal Palace in 3rd straight 0-0
LONDON — Manchester United was held 0-0 by Crystal Palace in the Premier League on Tuesday for a third straight goalless draw in all...
Spanish league chief not expecting big signings this summer
<p>MADRID — Spanish league president Javier Tebas is not expecting any blockbuster signings in the next transfer window as Spanish clubs continue to struggle...
Sounders bring back forward Fredy Montero on 1-year deal
<p>SEATTLE — Forward Fredy Montero is returning to the Seattle Sounders nearly a decade after he last played for the club.</p>
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Liverpool to play Leipzig in Budapest for a 2nd time
NYON, Switzerland — Liverpool and Leipzig are going to Budapest for a second time in the Champions League round of 16 next week.
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Dragan Stojkovic hired as Serbia national team coach
<p>BELGRADE, Serbia — Dragan Stojkovic was hired Wednesday as coach of Serbia’s national soccer team, three weeks before the squad's first qualifying match for...
EU’s court deals setback to Barcelona, Madrid in tax case
BRUSSELS — The European Union's top court dealt a blow to Barcelona, Real Madrid and two other Spanish soccer clubs on Thursday by upholding...