DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Coach Paulo Bento acknowledged there are hazards for last season's Premier League joint top scorer Son Heung-min when he takes the field wearing a mask in the Group H opener against Uruguay in the World Cup.
For the first time in 15 years, Uruguay is planning for a World Cup without the “maestro."
Óscar Tabárez, the 75-year-old coach who led the team at the three previous editions of the tournament, is out.
A look at what’s happening in European soccer on Saturday:
SPAIN
Barcelona visits last-place Cádiz seeking a fifth straight win before its highly anticipated trip to Bayern Munich in the Champions League next week.
MADRID (AP) — Valencia signed veteran Uruguay striker Edinson Cavani on a two-year contract on Monday.
The 35-year-old Cavani had been without a club since his contract with Manchester United expired at the end of last season.
PARIS (AP) — Three more years, three more goals.
Kylian Mbappe celebrated a new-three year deal to stay at Paris Saint-Germain with a hat trick for the French champions against struggling Metz on Saturday, taking his league-leading tally to 28 and his PSG total to 171.
A look at what’s happening in European soccer on Saturday:
ENGLAND
Everton hosts Manchester United in the first of five Premier League games with Frank Lampard's team needing a win to avoid the danger of dropping into the relegation zone by the end of the weekend.
A look at what’s happening in European soccer on Saturday:
ENGLAND
Cristiano Ronaldo is expected to be available when Manchester United hosts Tottenham in a game with European implications for both teams.
A look at what’s happening in European soccer on Sunday:
ENGLAND
Manchester City and Manchester United have different ambitions heading into the derby at City's Etihad Stadium. City is seeking to retain its Premier League title and can reclaim its six-point lead over second-placed Liverpool with a win.
SEVILLE, Spain (AP) — Anthony Martial will play for Sevilla on a loan from Manchester United until the end of the season, the Spanish club said Tuesday.
A look at what’s happening in European soccer on Monday with the Premier League the only major competition in action:
NEWCASTLE vs MAN UNITED
Manchester United travels to Newcastle seeking a third consecutive win in the Premier League since Ralf Rangnick took charge until the end of the season.
SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazil's soccer confederation has requested quarantine waivers from the government so England-based players can play in a World Cup qualifying match in Manaus next month.
The confederation told The Associated Press on Wednesday it is seeking waivers for the English Premier League players that coach Tite might field in a match against Uruguay on Oct.
Coronavirus restrictions are causing issues for clubs in the Premier League ahead of the first round of games.
Everton is the most affected, with manager Rafa Benitez without five players for the match against Southampton on Saturday because they are in isolation.
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Two penalty shootout saves by goalkeeper David Ospina put Colombia in the semifinals of Copa America on Saturday after a 0-0 draw with Uruguay in regular time and kept alive its hopes of a first Copa title since 2001.
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester United striker Edinson Cavani has agreed to stay another season.
The 34-year-old Uruguayan has 15 goals in his first season, helping United to second in the English Premier League and to the final of the Europa League...
BIRMINGHAM, England (AP) — Manchester United delayed fierce rival Manchester City’s coronation as Premier League champion by rallying to beat Aston Villa 3-1 on Sunday.
City would have clinched the title if second-place United lost, and that scenario was on when Bertrand Traore put Villa into the lead in the 24th minute...