Tag: Soccer
Navas, not Neymar, is the one holding PSG’s season together
<p>PARIS — Although goalkeeper Keylor Navas kept Paris Saint-Germain's Champions League hopes alive with 18 saves in two games, the club no longer controls...
UEFA tells match officials seeking autographs unacceptable
<p>NYON, Switzerland — UEFA has told match officials it is unacceptable and undignified to seek autographs from players, after a referee's assistant asked Erling...
Once maligned, Dembélé and Vinícius shine before ‘clásico’
BARCELONA, Spain — Barcelona will rest its hopes in the “clásico” on a young player who until recently was unreliable in the clutch. So...
AP source: Portland gets Women’s International Champions Cup
<p>PORTLAND, Ore. — The Women's International Champions Cup will be held at Portland's Providence Park in August, a person with knowledge of the event...
Welsh soccer team Swansea boycotts social media over racism
SWANSEA, Wales — Swansea City and its players will boycott social media over the racist abuse sent on the platforms, the club announced on...
LA Galaxy sign French wing Kévin Cabral as designated player
<p>CARSON, Calif. — The LA Galaxy have signed French winger Kévin Cabral as their third designated player.</p>
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Schalke marketing director quits, citing threats to family
GELSENKIRCHEN, Germany — The marketing director of German soccer club Schalke has stepped down because of threats made against him and his family as...
Rio governor vetoes renaming Maracanã stadium after Pelé
<p>SAO PAULO — The historic Maracanã stadium in Rio de Janeiro will not be renamed after Pelé. </p>
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Winning ugly is the hallmark of Conte’s coaching success
ROME — Antonio Conte is a master at winning ugly.
He...
CONCACAF Gold Cup preliminary rounds in Fort Lauderdale
<p>MIAMI — The new preliminary rounds of the CONCACAF Gold Cup will be played at Fort Lauderdale, Florida, from July 2-6, leading to the...