Soccer

FIFA to host talks on player welfare with unions, clubs, leagues invited on Arsène Wenger-led panel

ZURICH (AP) — FIFA is ready to host talks led by Arsène Wenger on improving player welfare that could weigh limiting the number of games they play in a congested calendar and mandating off-season breaks.

Oct 28, 2024 11:02 AM Read more >

Mario Balotelli signs with Genoa and returns to Serie A after 4 years

GENOA, Italy (AP) — Mario Balotelli signed with relegation-threatened Genoa on Monday to mark his return to Serie A after more than four years. The 34-year-old Balotelli last played in Italy’s top division with hometown club Brescia in 2019-20.

Oct 28, 2024 10:59 AM Read more >

Bad signings, no identity and big losses: Here's how Erik ten Hag got it wrong at Man United

Erik ten Hag's 2 1/2-year tenure at Manchester United will divide opinion. He ended United's longest trophy drought in nearly 40 years, claiming two domestic cups — and beating fierce rival Manchester City in one of the finals.

Oct 28, 2024 9:05 AM Read more >

In wartime Ukraine, soccer fans bury rivalries and find a moment of calm at matches

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — At soccer games in Ukraine, crowd sizes are determined by the capacity of the nearest bomb shelter.

Oct 28, 2024 6:37 AM Read more >

In wartime Ukraine, soccer fans bury rivalries and find a moment of calm at matches

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — At soccer games in Ukraine, crowd sizes are determined by the capacity of the nearest bomb shelter.

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Is Antonio Conte’s Napoli for real? The next 4 games are a real test

ROME (AP) — Antonio Conte’s Napoli has been unbeatable since mid-August. Now comes the real test.

Oct 28, 2024 12:58 AM Read more >

Minnesota United visits Real Salt Lake in opening round of MLS Cup Playoffs

Minnesota United FC (15-12-7, sixth in the Western Conference during the regular season) vs. Real Salt Lake (16-7-11, third in the Conference during the regular season) Sandy, Utah; Tuesday, 8:50 p.m.

Oct 28, 2024 12:17 AM Read more >

New York Red Bulls visit the Columbus Crew in first round of MLS Cup Playoffs

New York Red Bulls (11-9-14, seventh in the Eastern Conference during the regular season) vs. Columbus Crew (19-6-9, second in the Conference during the regular season) Columbus, Ohio; Tuesday, 6:45 p.m.

Oct 28, 2024 12:17 AM Read more >

Bouanga, Olivera score as LAFC opens MLS playoffs with 2-1 win over Whitecaps

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Denis Bouanga scored on a penalty kick in the first half and Cristian Olivera scored early in the second to lead Western Conference regular-season champion Los Angeles FC to a 2-1 victory over the Vancouver Whitecaps on Sunday nigh

Oct 27, 2024 10:38 PM Read more >

Facundo Torres, Martin Ojeda, Pedro Gallese lead Orlando City past Charlotte 2-0 in playoff opener

ORLANDO, Fla.

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