- Mon. Dec 23rd, 2024
Soccer body to welcome supervision
Want to help make soccer a cleaner and fairer sport? Sign up to become a supervisor. As part of China’s ambitious soccer revival project, the Chinese Football Association has introduced…
Southgate grapples with Euro selection conundrum
Gareth Southgate LONDON — Gareth Southgate has watched his final England international before he names his Euro 2024 squad. Now he faces tough decisions that could make or break the…
Bayern bowed as Tuchel concedes ‘it’s all over’
LEVERKUSEN, Germany — Bayern Munich lost 2-0 to Borussia Dortmund on Saturday, its first home “Der Klassiker” loss in a decade, allowing Bayer Leverkusen, who came back to win 2-1…
Frank thanks ‘football God’ as Bees sting United
LONDON — Brentford boss Thomas Frank said he almost lost faith in soccer after his side needed a 99th-minute equalizer to hold Manchester United to a 1-1 draw despite a…
Reds in driving seat after rivals fail to hit top gear
MANCHESTER, England — Liverpool leads the way in the race for the Premier League title after Manchester City and Arsenal canceled each other out on Sunday. A 2-1 comeback win…
Rodrygo reminds Real of his worth as Mbappe arrival looms
MADRID — Rodrygo thrived in the absence of Vinicius Junior as Real Madrid beat Athletic Bilbao 2-0 on Sunday to keep an eight-point lead over Barcelona in the Spanish league.…
Inter edges ever closer to title glory
Inter Milan defender Federico Dimarco celebrates with teammates after scoring his team’s first goal during Monday’s 2-0 home win over Empoli. AFP MILAN — Inter Milan took another step toward…
Athletic finally cracks Copa conundrum
Athletic Bilbao forward Iker Muniain raises the trophy after victory over Real Mallorca in Saturday’s Copa del Rey final in Seville. SEVILLE, Spain — After four decades and half a…
Liverpool first to falter as title tension rises
Liverpool’s Luis Diaz celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the English Premier League football match between Manchester United and Liverpool at Old Trafford in Manchester, north west England, on…
Wonderkid Cubarsi’s Mbappe matchup key to Barca hopes
Seventeen-year-old Pau Cubarsi (center) has emerged as a key player at the heart of Barcelona’s defense. BARCELONA — The resurrection of Barcelona’s defense gives the Spanish champion hope ahead of…