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Forest sweat on injuries after reaching UEL semi

Nottingham Forest were left with several injury concerns for Sunday's crunch Premier League clash with Burnley after reaching a first European semifinal since 1984.

N.J. governor: FIFA should pay for WC train fare

New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill on Wednesday joined U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer in calling on FIFA to contribute toward World Cup transit security costs.

Messi sued for missing $7M Argentina friendly

A Miami-based event promoter has filed a $7 million lawsuit against Lionel Messi and the Argentine Football Association, alleging fraud and breach of contract after the star sat out an exhibition match last October.

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Bayern oust Madrid in UCL classic; PSG up next

Bayern Munich scored two late goals to knock record 15-time European champions Real Madrid out of the Champions League following a thrilling 4-3 win at the Allianz Arena on Wednesday.

FIFA prez: Iran 'for sure' will play at World Cup

FIFA president Gianni Infantino said Wednesday that Iran would "for sure" be at the World Cup this summer, despite the ongoing war with the United States.

Neymar scores, confronts fans after Santos draw

Neymar Jr. scored Santos' only goal in a 1-1 draw against Deportivo Recoleta on Tuesday in a Copa Sudamericana match, before arguing with fans at the end of the game.

PSG eye rare UCL repeat after ousting Liverpool

Paris Saint-Germain 's grip on the Champions League trophy remains strong after dumping out six-time winners Liverpool.

Liverpool fear for 'very-bad' looking Ekitike injury

Hugo Ekitike has handed a major injury worry to Liverpool and France after he was forced off in the first half of his club's Champions League quarterfinal loss to Paris Saint-Germain.

USWNT gets sneak peak at WC grass at Lumen

The United States is getting a sneak peek at the grass that has been laid down at Lumen Field for this summer's World Cup.

Dembélé finishes Liverpool to put PSG in semis

Ousmane Dembélé scored two late goals as Paris Saint-Germain extinguished Liverpool's hopes of a comeback to march into the Champions League semifinals 4-0 on aggregate.

Leeds get 'crunch-time' win amid relegation fight

Leeds United climbed six points clear of the relegation zone after their second away win of the season and their first in the Premier League at Old Trafford with a 2-1 "crunch-time" victory over Manchester United.

Inter close on Serie A title as Como lose UCL place

Inter Milan came back from two goals down for a 4-3 victory at Como on Sunday and extended its Serie A lead to nine points with six rounds remaining.

Carrick: United in 'good place' on new Mainoo deal

Michael Carrick said a deal to tie down Kobbie Mainoo's long-term future is "getting closer" -- but admits securing Champions League football will help persuade players to commit to Manchester United.

4d agoTransfer
Argentina's Romero limps off Spurs' loss in tears

Tottenham defender Cristian Romero left the field in tears following an injury in his team's 1-0 loss to Sunderland in the Premier League on Sunday.

Messi denied late, Miami still winless at new home

Lionel Messi had a free kick saved in stoppage time as Inter Miami drew 2-2 with the New York Red Bulls on Saturday to remain without a win at its new stadium.

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Ronaldo scores as Al Nassr set record win streak

Cristiano Ronaldo found the net as Al Nassr claimed a 2-0 victory over Al Okhdood on Saturday to extend their lead at the top of the Saudi Pro League standings.

Bayern Munich smash Bundesliga scoring record

Bayern Munich have set a new Bundesliga record with their 102nd league goal of the season against St. Pauli on Saturday.

Inter dealt blow as Martínez suffers injury relapse

Inter Milan have confirmed that star striker Lautaro Martínez suffered a recurring muscle injury just days after his return from a seven-week spell on the sidelines.

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West Ham take 'big step' to put Spurs in drop zone

West Ham United coach Nuno Espirito Santo said his side took a "big step" toward Premier League survival after dropping Spurs into the Premier League relegation zone.

Balogun equals Neymar goal streak; Pogba returns

Folarin Balogun scored for a seventh successive Ligue 1 game and Paul Pogba returned from injury but AS Monaco was blown out 4-1 by Paris FC on Friday.

Real Madrid's title hopes all but over after draw

Real Madrid's LaLiga title hopes were left hanging by a thread after they dropped points for the second consecutive game in a 1-1 draw at home to Girona on Friday.

West Ham win drops Spurs into relegation zone

West Ham climbed out of the Premier League relegation zone for the first time since December with a 4-0 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers at the London Stadium that dropped Tottenham into the bottom three.

FIFA adds new, more expensive, WC ticket tiers

FIFA added new, even more expensive tiers of tickets for this year's World Cup, asking up to $4,105 for a front category 1 seat at the U.S. opener against Paraguay in Inglewood, California, on June 12.

Source: Cincinnati looking into move for Neymar

Neymar has emerged as the latest global soccer icon to draw interest from MLS, as FC Cincinnati has begun exploring options to bring the Santos star to the United States, a source told ESPN's Nathalia Ferrão.

Apr 10Transfer
Watkins delivers halftime wakeup call in Villa win

Ollie Watkins said he had to give his Aston Villa teammates a halftime wakeup call en route to their 3-1 first-leg Europa League quarter-final victory over Bologna.

Auburn, Texas A&M to host Argentina before WC

Lionel Messi and three-time World Cup champions Argentina will play two 2026 World Cup warm-up games in the United States -- the first on June 6 vs. Honduras at Texas A&M and the second on June 9 vs. Iceland at Auburn.

'Legend' Robertson to leave Liverpool in summer

Andy Robertson will leave Liverpool at the end of the current season after nine years at Anfield, the Premier League club confirmed Thursday.

PSG rue Dembélé misses after dominating L'pool

Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique said his side should have scored more after a dominant 2-0 win over Liverpool in the first leg of their Champions League quarterfinal.

PSG dominate shot-shy Liverpool in Paris 1st leg

Paris Saint-Germain dominated Liverpool to emerge with a 2-0 victory that could have been far greater in the first leg of their Champions League quarterfinal.

Simeone catches Griezmann off guard with tribute

Atlético Madrid manager Diego Simeone expressed his gratitude to Antoine Griezmann as the forward nears his move to Orlando City.

Kane gives Bayern 1st-leg edge at Real Madrid

Harry Kane delivered for Bayern Munich on his return from injury, scoring a goal and helping set up another in his team's 2-1 win at Real Madrid.

Apr 7Recap
PSG refuse favorites tag vs. 'great team' Liverpool

Paris Saint-Germain have refused to accept the idea that they are strong favourites for their Champions League quarterfinal with Liverpool, amid the Premier League side's domestic slump.

McKennie equals career best with goal in Juve win

United States midfielder Weston McKennie scored for Juventus in a 2-0 win over Genoa Monday and was named man of the match.

Kane available for Bayern in first leg with Madrid

Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane practiced on Monday and is expected to be available against Real Madrid in their Champions League quarterfinal on Tuesday.

PSV clinch 3rd-straight Eredivisie in record time

PSV Eindhoven were crowned Eredivisie champion for a third straight year and 27th time overall after their closest rival Feyenoord failed to win on Sunday.

FA Cup draw: City-Southampton; Chelsea-Leeds

Manchester City will face Southampton in the FA Cup semifinal, while Chelsea will meet Leeds United.

Messi scores as Miami opens long-awaited stadium

Lionel Messi needed just 10 minutes to score Inter Miami's first goal in their long-awaited new stadium as his team played to an entertaining 2-2 draw with visiting Austin FC on Saturday.

Apr 5Recap
Arsenal in 'difficult period' with shock FA Cup loss

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta acknowledged his team is going through its first tough period of the season after being stunned by second-tier Southampton in the FA Cup.

Ex-Chelsea star Oscar retires after heart issue

Former Chelsea and Brazil midfielder Oscar has retired from soccer five months after being admitted to the hospital with a heart issue, Brazilian club São Paulo said on Saturday.

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