Senegal, with more than just Mané, has high World Cup hopes
October 24, 2022 GMTSenegal has way more than just Sadio Mané.
Armed with players from across Europe's top leagues, the current Senegal team is, for many, the best from Africa ever to go to a World Cup. That has raised hopes that Senegal can provide the continent with its first World Cup semifinalist.
Federation quizzes PSG player on anti-homophobia day absence
May 18, 2022 GMTPARIS (AP) — Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Idrissa Gueye has been asked by the French soccer federation why he sat out a game in which players wore jerseys with rainbow-colored numbers to denounce homophobia.
PSG player criticized for missing anti-homophobia day game
May 17, 2022 GMTA group fighting homophobia in soccer has called on the French league and Paris Saint-Germain to ask player Idrissa Gueye for an explanation after he missed a game last week amid reports that he refused to play because he did not want to wear a rainbow-colored number on the back of his jersey.
English soccer player Jake Daniels says he is gay
May 17, 2022 GMTLONDON (AP) — English soccer player Jake Daniels said he is gay on Monday in a trailblazing moment for the European men's game.
The 17-year-old forward made the announcement at the end of his first season as a professional player with second division club Blackpool.
Messi’s 1st PSG goal helps beat City; Sheriff stuns Madrid
September 28, 2021 GMTBERLIN (AP) — Lionel Messi scored his first Paris Saint-German goal and Luxembourg midfielder Sébastien Thill struck late for newcomer Sheriff to stun 13-time champion Real Madrid in the Champions League on Tuesday.
French leader PSG beats Montpellier 2-0 for 8th straight win
September 25, 2021 GMTPARIS (AP) — French league leader Paris Saint-Germain relied on early and late goals to beat Montpellier 2-0 on Saturday and make it eight straight wins.
Midfielder Idrissa Gueye scored in the 14th minute at Parc des Princes.