Advantage Atletico but Haller gives Dortmund hope
Rodrigo De Paul celebrates scoring Atletico Madrid’s opening goal in a 2-1 win over Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday. MADRID — Atletico Madrid moved closer to returning to the Champions League…
Al-Hilal beats Al-Ittihad 4-1 in final of the Saudi Super Cup
Hilal’s players celebrate with the trophy after winning the Saudi Super Cup final football match against Al-Ittihad at the Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi April 11, 2024. ABU…
Xie Lijun becomes Chinese Super League’s first female referee
Xie Lijun (right, first). SHANGHAI — After taking charge of the match between Shanghai Port and Shandong Taishan in the 2024 Chinese Super League on Monday, Xie Lijun became the…
After Villa misfire, Gunners aim to hit European target
Arsenal’s Ukrainian defender #35 Oleksandr Zinchenko passes the ball during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Aston Villa at the Emirates Stadium in London on April 14,…
Haaland to hush critics as City eyes Real repeat
Real Madrid is hoping Rodrygo (left) will be the key to unlocking a Champions League semifinal berth, while Manchester City striker Erling Haaland will be looking to silence his doubters…
China loses to 10-man Japan in U23 Asian Cup
China’s Behram Abduweli (C) goes for the ball against Japanese player Kuryu Matsuki (R) during their U23 Asian Cup group match in Doha, Qatar on April 16, 2024. DOHA —…
Barcelona sees red as PSG pounces
Barcelona’s Ronald Araujo argues with referee Istvan Kovacs after being shown a red card for pulling down Bradley Barcola. PARIS — Paris Saint-Germain’s emphatic victory over Barcelona keeps alive the…
No ‘three-peat’ for Pep as City pays penalty for profligacy
Real Madrid players celebrate after winning the second leg of their Champions League quarterfinal against Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, England, on Wednesday. MANCHESTER, England — Real…