Soccer

Europa League anthem played by mistake before Villa-PSG in Champions League

Call it being inexperienced in the Champions League.

Apr 15, 2025 4:36 PM Read more >

Luis Enrique salutes 'best squad in the world' as new-look PSG advances in Champions League

BIRMINGHAM, England (AP) — Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique described his group of players as the “best squad in the world” after advancing to the Champions League semifinals for the second straight season.

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Paris Saint-Germain staves off Villa comeback to reach Champions League semifinals

BIRMINGHAM, England (AP) — Their players were rattled. Their goalkeeper was pulling off save after save. For Paris Saint-Germain, another brutal “remontada” looked on the cards in the Champions League.

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'I never really thought it would be possible': First NSL game special for players

VANCOUVER — The memory of being a flag-bearer at the 2015 Women's World Cup still looms large for Christie Gray. She was a 15-year-old soccer player and seeing her idols — including Canadian legend Christine Sinclair — up close at B.C.

Apr 15, 2025 2:52 PM Read more >

Rome derby clashes likened to 'urban warfare' with 24 police officers injured

ROME (AP) — The toll from clashes between violent fans and police at the weekend's Rome derby includes 24 law enforcement officers injured, seven arrests and at least 40,000 euros ($45,000) in destroyed garbage dumpsters.

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Real Madrid says 'anything is possible' as it attempts to overcome 3-goal deficit against Arsenal

MADRID (AP) — Real Madrid's website defiantly told fans that “anything is possible," one day before the defending champion attempts to overcome a three-goal deficit to Arsenal in the Champions League.

Apr 15, 2025 12:59 PM Read more >

Inter hopes to show Bayern what real celebrations look like in Champions League quarterfinals

MILAN (AP) — Harry Kane accused Inter Milan players of celebrating "like they won the tie” after the Nerazzurri’s surprise first-leg victory over Bayern Munich in the Champions League quarterfinals last week.

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Owners of Premier League club Brentford buy Spanish third-tier team Mérida

LONDON (AP) — The owner of Premier League club Brentford has completed the acquisition of Spanish third-tier team Mérida.

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Canada Soccer names roster for inaugural CONCACAF W Futsal Championship

Canada Soccer has announced its roster for the inaugural CONCACAF W Futsal Championship, scheduled for April 28 to May 4 in Guatemala.

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Playing first-ever NSL game 'a privilege' for Vancouver Rise, Calgary Wild

VANCOUVER — There'll be a lot of emotions circulating at B.C. Place on Wednesday when Canada's new women's professional soccer league officially kicks off.

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