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Mourinho gets red card as Fenerbahce holds Man United to 1-1 draw in Europa League

Jose Mourinho received a red card but his Fenerbahce team still held his former club Manchester United to a 1-1 draw in the Europa League.

Roberto Mancini out as coach of Saudi Arabia’s national team

Rabiot could punish his detractors when Marseille faces PSG in French league

Bologna-AC Milan soccer match postponed following extensive flooding

Spanish league working with FIFA to take Barcelona-Atletico Madrid game to Miami

New York Liberty basketball team honored with ticker-tape parade in Canyon of Heroes

Jonquel Jones, Breanna Stewart, Sabrina Ionescu and their New York teammates were showered in ticker-tape as the Liberty celebrated winning the WNBA title in the Canyon of Heroes in downtown Manhattan.

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More than 250 supporters of Uruguayan club Peñarol detained after clashing with law enforcement in Rio de Janeiro

Nigeria soccer team arrive home after boycotting Africa Cup qualifier against Libya

Travis Kelce says football comes before Hollywood

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Alyssa Thompson scores 1st goal for U.S. women, who beat Iceland 3-1 in friendly

Alyssa Thompson scored her first goal for the United States, Jaedyn Shaw provided the go-ahead goal in the 85th minute, and the Americans beat Iceland 3-1 in an exhibition.

UK government proposes more powers for soccer regulator to combat rogue owners and a Super League

The U.K. government has introduced strengthened powers for a proposed soccer regulator to tackle “rogue owners and directors” and prevent a repeat attempt to form a breakaway “super league.”

A comparison of Mbappé's Real Madrid and Yamal’s Barcelona ahead of their first clasico

When Real Madrid added Kylian Mbappé, Barcelona looked doomed to becoming a regular runner-up to its fierce rival.

Bayern coach Kompany vows ‘no excuses’ after Champions League loss at Barcelona

Vincent Kompany is facing his biggest challenge yet in his short stint as Bayern Munich coach. He says it’s time to learn.

Denmark hires Riemer as permanent coach following departure of Hjulmand after Euro 2024

Denmark has hired Brian Riemer as coach after finally settling on a permanent replacement for Kasper Hjulmand following his departure after the European Championship.

France interior minister urges stopping soccer matches when homophobic chants start

France’s interior minister says he wants soccer matches to be brought to a halt when homophobic chants are belted out by fans in stadiums.

Arsenal has a discipline issue and it could cost the team the Premier League title

Arsenal has a discipline problem and it might yet cost Mikel Arteta’s team a shot at the English Premier League title.

Marcus Thuram is transforming from an assist man to a leading goal-scorer at Inter

Marcus Thuram was Serie A’s top assist man last season. Now he’s in the running for the top goal-scorer honor.

Brazil’s Botafogo nears 1st Copa Libertadores final after 5-0 rout of Uruguay’s Penarol

Brazil’s Botafogo beat Uruguay’s Penarol 5-0 to edge closer to its first Copa Libertadores final. The result makes it even more likely for another all-Brazilian final in South America’s flagship club soccer tournament.

Atletico struggles to understand penalty call after losing to Lille in Champions League game

Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone and his players struggled to understand the penalty call that went against them in a 3-1 home loss to Lille in the Champions League.

Xabi Alonso shows Leverkusen’s depth with 8 changes in 1-1 draw with Brest

Xabi Alonso suggested Bayer Leverkusen’s 1-1 draw with Brest in the Champions League was a sign of the team’s strength in depth after staying unbeaten despite making eight changes to the lineup.

Slot machine: Liverpool makes record-setting start to season under Dutchman after win at Leipzig

Liverpool’s relentless start to the season under new manager Arne Slot is seeing the team pump out record after record. The scene of its latest win felt poignant.

Jonathan David sets scoring mark to help Lille beat Atletico Madrid

Jonathan David came through with a pair of goals to help Lille beat Atletico Madrid 3-1 in the Champions League.

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Top eight advance directly to Round of 16. Teams ranked 9-24 will compete in knockout round play-offs to determine the remaining spots in the last 16.

Raphinha steals the show with a hat trick in Barcelona’s statement win over Bayern

Barcelona’s game against Bayern Munich was billed as a duel between Harry Kane and Robert Lewandowski. Then Raphinha stole the show and left to a standing ovation.

Leipzig’s Xavi Simons helped off the field with injury in Champions League

Leipzig midfielder Xavi Simons was helped off with a left leg injury in the team’s Champions League match against Liverpool.

Inter loses another player to injury ahead of key match against Juventus

Inter Milan has lost another player to injury ahead of a crucial Serie A match this weekend. Carlos Augusto was forced off early in the second half of Inter’s Champions League match at Young Boys after the defender pulled up grimacing and clutching the back of his left thigh.

Man City’s Haaland scores with an outrageous backheel volley in the Champions League‎‎ ‎‎

The striker scored an early contender for goal of the season with his acrobatic effort in Manchester City’s 5-0 win against Sparta Prague.

Atletico raises awareness of fans with disabilities at Champions League game

Atletico Madrid has raised awareness about inclusion with activities for fans with disabilities in its Champions League match against Lille.

Former Uruguay soccer star Diego Forlán to make pro tennis debut at age 45

Former Uruguay striker Diego Forlán will make his professional tennis debut next month when he plays doubles at an ATP Challenger tournament.

Raphinha scores after less than a minute for Barcelona against Bayern in Champions League

Barcelona needed less than a minute to take the lead against Bayern Munich with a goal from Raphinha in their Champions League game.

Liverpool stays perfect in Champions League and Raphinha scores hat trick for Barcelona

Premier League leader Liverpool moved level on points with Aston Villa at the top of the Champions League standings by extending its perfect record to three wins, and Manchester City set a new record for the most consecutive games undefeated in the history of the competition.

Galatasaray and Bodø/Glimt victorious in the Europa League

Galatasaray scored three first-half goals en route to a 4-3 victory over Swedish club Elfsborg while Norway’s Bodø/Glimt netted a late winner to beat 10-man Braga 2-1 in the Europa League.

Courtois set to miss ‘clasico’ against Barcelona because of muscle injury

Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois is expected to miss Saturday’s “clasico” against Barcelona after sustaining a muscle injury in Tuesday’s Champions League match.

Mourinho still believes he could win a title with Man United because of Man City charges

Jose Mourinho has not given up hope of winning a Premier League title for Manchester United, the outspoken coach said.

Azerbaijan and Spain competing to host Champions League final in 2027 after withdrawal of Milan

Azerbaijan and Spain have declared an interest in hosting the men’s Champions League final in 2027 after bidding for European soccer’s biggest club match was reopened by UEFA.

Brazil’s Atletico Mineiro beats Argentina’s River Plate 3-0 in Copa Libertadores semifinal

Brazil’s Atletico Mineiro beat Argentina’s River Plate 3-0 in the first leg of their Copa Libertadores semifinal to edge closer to playing the decider of the tournament for the second time in its history.

Rodrygo doubtful for ‘clasico’ against Barcelona after muscle injury in Champions League

Real Madrid forward Rodrygo is doubtful for Saturday’s “clasico” against Barcelona after leaving Tuesday’s Champions League match because of a muscle injury.

Aston Villa enjoying dream start to first Champions League campaign as Duran seals 3rd straight win

Three straight wins, no goals conceded and top of the league on maximum points. Aston Villa’s first ever appearance in the Champions League couldn’t be going any better.

Calafiori injury in Champions League adds to Arsenal’s mounting concerns ahead of Liverpool match

Arsenal’s problems are mounting ahead of a huge Premier League game on Sunday against Liverpool at the weekend.