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Pep Guardiola fights back tears and says goodbye as Man City fans implore him to stay 10 more years

Pep Guardiola fights back tears and says goodbye as Man City fans implore him to stay 10 more years

James Robson, Associated Press  |  Updated May 24 - 3:12 p.m.  |  Save Story

Pep Guardiola fought back tears on the sideline as he brought 10 years at Manchester City to an end on Sunday.
Kroenkes enjoy 'magical' title win as Arsenal's players finally get hands on Premier League trophy

Kroenkes enjoy 'magical' title win as Arsenal's players finally get hands on Premier League trophy

Steve Douglas, Associated Press  |  Updated May 24 - 1:56 p.m.  |  Save Story

With billionaire owner Stan Kroenke watching on, Arsenal's players finally got their hands on the Premier League trophy as they lifted the biggest prize in English soccer to the backdrop of tickertape and fireworks on Sunday.
Premier League finale: West Ham relegated and Spurs stay up as Guardiola, Salah make emotional exits

Premier League finale: West Ham relegated and Spurs stay up as Guardiola, Salah make emotional exits

Steve Douglas, Associated Press  |  Updated May 24 - 1:53 p.m.  |  Save Story

West Ham was relegated and Tottenham survived on an emotional final day of the Premier League season when Pep Guardiola and Mohamed Salah made tearful exits after record-breaking spells in English soccer.
Real Salt Lake gives up stoppage-time goal for 1-1 tie with Minnesota before World Cup break

Real Salt Lake gives up stoppage-time goal for 1-1 tie with Minnesota before World Cup break

The Associated Press  |  Posted May 23 - 5:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

Mauricio González subbed on in the 77th minute for Minnesota United and scored his first career goal in stoppage time Saturday in 1-1 tie with Real Salt Lake.
Iran's soccer federation says team's World Cup base camp has been moved to Mexico from the US

Iran's soccer federation says team's World Cup base camp has been moved to Mexico from the US

David Brandt, Associated Press  |  Updated May 23 - 2:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

The president of the governing body of Iranian soccer says the nation's World Cup training base has been moved to Mexico from the United States after getting approval from FIFA. Mehdi Taj, president of the Iran Football Federation, announced the decision in a statement issued by the federation's media relations official. FIFA has not confirmed the move. Iran had been scheduled to train in Tucson, Arizona. The federation says the team wil be based in Tijuana, Mexico, just south of San Diego. This year's World Cup runs from June 11 to July 19 and will be co-hosted by the U.S., Canada and Mexico.
Fiorentina draws with Atalanta in dreary end to season for both

Fiorentina draws with Atalanta in dreary end to season for both

The Associated Press  |  Posted May 22 - 2:49 p.m.  |  Save Story

Fiorentina drew with Atalanta 1-1 and the clubs rounded out disappointing Serie A campaigns on Friday.
Pep Guardiola leaving Manchester City after the season: 'It's my time'

Pep Guardiola leaving Manchester City after the season: 'It's my time'

James Robson And Steve Douglas, Associated Press  |  Updated May 22 - 10:22 a.m.  |  Save Story

Pep Guardiola confirmed Friday what Manchester City fans had been fearing. The club's most successful manager is leaving, bringing to a close a trophy-laden, 10-year spell in which he established City as a force in Europe and changed the face of English soccer.
Manchester United makes Carrick permanent coach on 2-year contract

Manchester United makes Carrick permanent coach on 2-year contract

James Robson, Associated Press  |  Updated May 22 - 9:35 a.m.  |  Save Story

Manchester United finally made Michael Carrick the permanent coach on Friday and gave him a two-year deal for impressively passing his audition.
Ronaldo ends Saudi trophy drought with 2 goals in Al-Nassr's win to clinch league title

Ronaldo ends Saudi trophy drought with 2 goals in Al-Nassr's win to clinch league title

The Associated Press  |  Posted May 21 - 7:26 p.m.  |  Save Story

Cristiano Ronaldo has finally won a major trophy with Al-Nassr.
World Cup host Boston has lobster rolls, American history and Fenway Park: Things to know

World Cup host Boston has lobster rolls, American history and Fenway Park: Things to know

Kyle Hightower, Associated Press  |  Updated May 21 - 5:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

After more than 30 years, the World Cup is back in Boston.
Alexi Lalas says US players citing World Cup pressure are a 'bunch of whiners'

Alexi Lalas says US players citing World Cup pressure are a 'bunch of whiners'

Ronald Blum, Associated Press  |  Updated May 21 - 4:49 p.m.  |  Save Story

Alexi Lalas doesn't want to hear U.S. players citing pressure ahead of playing in a World Cup at home and says Christian Pulisic, the top American, is "never going to be the leader."
US defender Chris Richards has ankle ligament damage ahead of World Cup

US defender Chris Richards has ankle ligament damage ahead of World Cup

The Associated Press  |  Posted May 21 - 2:47 p.m.  |  Save Story

United States center back Chris Richards tore ligaments in his ankle, Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner said Thursday, three weeks before the start of the World Cup.
New York City residents will get a chance to purchase $50 World Cup tickets

New York City residents will get a chance to purchase $50 World Cup tickets

Philip Marcelo, Associated Press  |  Updated May 21 - 10:39 a.m.  |  Save Story

Some lucky New York City residents will soon get a chance to snag cheap seats to this summer's high-priced World Cup.
Aston Villa and Prince William celebrate Europa League triumph ending team's 30-year trophy drought

Aston Villa and Prince William celebrate Europa League triumph ending team's 30-year trophy drought

James Robson, Associated Press  |  Updated May 20 - 4:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

In front of the future king of England, Unai Emery reaffirmed his status as the king of the Europa League.
Southampton loses appeal in spying case that cost it a chance at promotion to Premier League

Southampton loses appeal in spying case that cost it a chance at promotion to Premier League

Steve Douglas, Associated Press  |  Updated May 20 - 3:14 p.m.  |  Save Story

Southampton's appeal against its expulsion from the Championship playoff final because of spying offenses was dismissed on Wednesday.
Congo cancels 3-day World Cup training camp and fan farewell in Kinshasa over Ebola fears

Congo cancels 3-day World Cup training camp and fan farewell in Kinshasa over Ebola fears

CiarÁn Fahey, Associated Press  |  Updated May 20 - 11:17 a.m.  |  Save Story

Congo's soccer team has canceled a three-day World Cup preparation training camp and a planned farewell to fans in the capital Kinshasa because of an outbreak of Ebola in the east of the country.
Sorry, Arsenal fans, but a public holiday for you in Botswana is fake news

Sorry, Arsenal fans, but a public holiday for you in Botswana is fake news

The Associated Press  |  Updated May 20 - 10:46 a.m.  |  Save Story

Arsenal soccer fans in the southern African country of Botswana thought they had another reason to rejoice: a public holiday to celebrate their team's first Premier League title in 22 years.
World Cup host Boston has lobster rolls, American history and Fenway Park: Things to know

World Cup host Boston has lobster rolls, American history and Fenway Park: Things to know

Kyle Hightower, Associated Press  |  Posted May 20 - 7:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

After more than 30 years, the World Cup is back in Boston.
British PM Starmer congratulates Arsenal as title celebrations go deep into the night

British PM Starmer congratulates Arsenal as title celebrations go deep into the night

Steve Douglas, Associated Press  |  Posted May 20 - 5:51 a.m.  |  Save Story

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer took time out from dealing with his own sticky political situation to congratulate his favorite soccer team, Arsenal, on winning the Premier League.
Arsenal wins its first Premier League title in 22 years after Man City draws with Bournemouth

Arsenal wins its first Premier League title in 22 years after Man City draws with Bournemouth

James Robson, Associated Press  |  Updated May 19 - 5:18 p.m.  |  Save Story

Arsenal was crowned Premier League champion for the first time since 2004 after Manchester City drew 1-1 with Bournemouth. The result put an end to City's title challenge with one round of the season go. Pep Guardiola's team needed to win at the Vitality Stadium to take it down to the final game of the campaign on Sunday. But the draw left Arsenal with an unassailable four-point lead at the top, ending its 22-year wait for the title. Arsenal fans celebrated wildly outside its Emirates Stadium. The players did likewise after gathering to watch the game at the club's training ground.