Soccer

Barcelona increases Spanish league lead by beating Mallorca 1-0 on Dani Olmo's goal

MADRID (AP) — Dani Olmo scored early in the second half as Barcelona defeated Mallorca 1-0 to increase its Spanish league lead on Tuesday. The home win gave the Catalan club a seven-point lead over Real Madrid, which visits Getafe on Wednesday.

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PSG moves within four games of finishing Ligue 1 unbeaten following draw at Nantes

PARIS (AP) — French champion Paris Saint-Germain is within four games of finishing the Ligue 1 season unbeaten following a 1-1 draw at Nantes on Tuesday.

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Former Brazil coach Tite puts his career on pause to take mental health break

SAO PAULO (AP) — Former Brazil coach Tite said on Tuesday he is pausing his professional career for an undetermined amount of time to deal with physical and mental health issues.

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Canada Soccer to honour veteran Desiree Scott at May friendly in her native Winnipeg

Veteran midfielder Desiree Scott is calling time on her international soccer career, making her final appearance in Canadian colours May 31 against Haiti in her hometown of Winnipeg. The game at Princess Auto Stadium will mark cap No.

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Bay FC to play an NWSL match at the San Francisco Giants' ballpark

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Bay FC will play the Washington Spirit in a National Women's Soccer League match at Oracle Park, home of baseball's San Francisco Giants. Bay FC hopes the Aug.

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Palace won't field a weakened team at Arsenal in potential title decider, coach says

LONDON (AP) — Crystal Palace coach Oliver Glasner said Tuesday he will field the “best available team” at Arsenal on Wednesday in a game that could hand the Premier League title to Liverpool.

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Women's soccer star Almuth Schult says clubs didn't want to sign a player with kids

BERLIN (AP) — As an Olympic gold medalist and Champions League winner, Almuth Schult was one of the top goalkeepers in women's soccer. She believes her career ended early because clubs were reluctant to sign a player with children.

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Italy's Olympic committee calls for sports events to be suspended on day of Pope Francis' funeral

ROME (AP) — The Italian national Olympic committee has asked for sports events to be suspended on Saturday, the day of Pope Francis’ funeral .

Apr 22, 2025 7:09 AM Read more >

Pope Francis loved soccer, San Lorenzo and the sport’s power to unite

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Pope Francis’ passion for soccer was evident throughout his pontificate. A lifelong supporter of Argentine club San Lorenzo, he agreed with those who describe soccer as the most beautiful game in the world.

Apr 22, 2025 3:33 AM Read more >

Betis launches first-half blitz to beat Girona and keep Champions League hopes alive

GIRONA, Spain (AP) — Real Betis scored three goals in a first-half blitz to beat Girona 3-1 in La Liga on Monday and keep alive its hopes of European football next season. The win took sixth-placed Betis to within one point of Villarreal.

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