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At showdown FIFA meeting, Infantino apologizes for World Cup furor but leaves critics unhappy

At showdown FIFA meeting, Infantino apologizes for World Cup furor but leaves critics unhappy

Graham Dunbar, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 15 - 12:26 p.m.  |  Save Story

Gianni Infantino apologized to FIFA's ruling council on Thursday for "mistakes" in his secretive investment plan for the World Cup but didn't give details sought by his toughest critics who want to oust him as the president of soccer's governing body.
French soccer ethics body calls on fans to keep politics out of stadiums amid student protests

French soccer ethics body calls on fans to keep politics out of stadiums amid student protests

The Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 15 - 9:49 a.m.  |  Save Story

The ethics body of the French soccer federation is urging fans to stay neutral amid the nationwide student protests that are drawing international attention.
Vinícius Júnior says he's being targeted by referees, wants more protection for talented players

Vinícius Júnior says he's being targeted by referees, wants more protection for talented players

Tales Azzoni, Associated Press  |  Posted Oct. 15 - 6:12 a.m.  |  Save Story

Vinícius Júnior is not happy with how he is being treated by referees and wants more protection for talented players like himself, Lamine Yamal and Julián Álvarez.
Messi assists as Inter Miami clinches MLS playoff berth with 2-0 win over NYCFC

Messi assists as Inter Miami clinches MLS playoff berth with 2-0 win over NYCFC

Alanis Thames, Associated Press  |  Posted Oct. 14 - 7:54 p.m.  |  Save Story

Rodrigo De Paul scored on an assist from Lionel Messi and Germán Berterame added a goal to send reigning champion Inter Miami back to the MLS playoffs with a 2-0 win over New York City FC on Wednesday night.
PSG piles more woe on scandal-hit Man City in Champions League, Real Madrid leaves it late in Rome

PSG piles more woe on scandal-hit Man City in Champions League, Real Madrid leaves it late in Rome

CiarÁn Fahey, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 14 - 4:09 p.m.  |  Save Story

Paris Saint-Germain piled more misery upon scandal-hit Manchester City and Real Madrid hit three late goals to stun Roma as the Champions League set a scoring record on Wednesday.
US Soccer plans new national women's club competition

US Soccer plans new national women's club competition

Anne M. Peterson, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 14 - 9:56 a.m.  |  Save Story

The U.S. Soccer federation announced Wednesday it plans a new national women's club competition that will include teams from the National Women's Soccer League and the Gainbridge Super League.
Infantino to chair FIFA Council meeting as critics push to oust him

Infantino to chair FIFA Council meeting as critics push to oust him

Graham Dunbar, Associated Press  |  Posted Oct. 14 - 9:24 a.m.  |  Save Story

Gianni Infantino is about to finally sit around the table with his biggest critics who want to oust him as FIFA president.
FIFA will propose $6.3 billion funding for soccer development, AP sources say

FIFA will propose $6.3 billion funding for soccer development, AP sources say

Mauricio Savarese, Associated Press  |  Posted Oct. 14 - 1:54 a.m.  |  Save Story

FIFA will propose to its members a $6.35 billion development fund for the next four-year cycle, including a boosted amount of $25 million for each national association, two people with knowledge of the plan and a letter reviewed by The Associated Press confirmed Tuesday.
Swanson scores first goal since the Olympics in USWNT's 2-2 draw with Spain

Swanson scores first goal since the Olympics in USWNT's 2-2 draw with Spain

The Associated Press  |  Posted Oct. 13 - 8:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Mallory Swanson scored her first goal since the gold medal match at the 2024 Olympics in the 86th minute to pull the United States into a 2-2 draw with Spain on Tuesday night.
Barcelona and Arsenal win in Champions League, Bayern Munich stunned and misery for Man United

Barcelona and Arsenal win in Champions League, Bayern Munich stunned and misery for Man United

James Robson, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 13 - 4:52 p.m.  |  Save Story

Barcelona survived a scare against Galatasaray in the Champions League on Tuesday. But Bayern Munich was stunned by a late equalizer from Viking in a 3-3 draw in Norway.
English soccer's regulator insists there will be no political pressure in Man City case

English soccer's regulator insists there will be no political pressure in Man City case

James Robson, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 13 - 1:21 p.m.  |  Save Story

The chair of English soccer's regulatory body said Tuesday he would resign if there were any political interference over potential sanctions for Manchester City.
Al-Nassr match in AFC Champions League delayed 1 hour after Riyadh security alert

Al-Nassr match in AFC Champions League delayed 1 hour after Riyadh security alert

The Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 12 - 3:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

Cristiano Ronaldo and Al-Nassr's AFC Champions League Elite match against Uzbekistan's Neftchi Fergana was delayed by an hour Monday in Riyadh after Saudi Arabia's Civil Defense issued a security alert.
Man City ignores jeers from Liverpool fans to seal 3-0 statement win in Premier League

Man City ignores jeers from Liverpool fans to seal 3-0 statement win in Premier League

James Robson, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 11 - 12:47 p.m.  |  Save Story

Manchester City players were jeered and taunted by Liverpool fans on Sunday in their first game since the club was found guilty of a raft of financial breaches.
Wild 11-goal second half in Swedish soccer league game that was scoreless at halftime

Wild 11-goal second half in Swedish soccer league game that was scoreless at halftime

The Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 11 - 5:09 a.m.  |  Save Story

One of the wildest second halves of a game in soccer history hardly seemed likely with the score 0-0 at halftime between two midtable teams in the Swedish league.
Spain scores twice in the first 14 minutes to sink the USWNT 2-0 in a matchup of No. 1 vs. No. 2

Spain scores twice in the first 14 minutes to sink the USWNT 2-0 in a matchup of No. 1 vs. No. 2

Noah Trister, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 10 - 4:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

For the first time in a while, the United States is not looking ahead to a Women's World Cup as defending champion.
Guimarães stunner seals comeback win for Arsenal over Leeds, 10-man Spurs draw at United

Guimarães stunner seals comeback win for Arsenal over Leeds, 10-man Spurs draw at United

Daniella Matar, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 10 - 1:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

Bruno Guimarães came off the bench to score on his home debut as defending champion Arsenal recovered to beat Leeds 2-1 in the Premier League on Saturday.
Portugal suspends Ronaldo and initiates disciplinary proceedings after walkout

Portugal suspends Ronaldo and initiates disciplinary proceedings after walkout

The Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 10 - 10:11 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Portuguese Football Federation has suspended Cristiano Ronaldo for walking out on the team and initiated disciplinary proceedings.
8 seconds: Augsburg scores fastest Bundesliga goal after Manuel Neuer blunder

8 seconds: Augsburg scores fastest Bundesliga goal after Manuel Neuer blunder

The Associated Press  |  Posted Oct. 10 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Augsburg player Robin Fellhauer scored what appeared to be the fastest goal in Bundesliga history on Saturday by finding the net in just 8 seconds after kickoff against Bayern Munich.
Everton up for sale after US owner says it is exploring investment options

Everton up for sale after US owner says it is exploring investment options

James Robson, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 9 - 10:38 a.m.  |  Save Story

Premier League club Everton is on the market again after U.S. owner the Friedkin Group announced on Friday it was exploring investment options and a potential sale.
Manager Maresca says he has complete trust in Man City despite bombshell verdict

Manager Maresca says he has complete trust in Man City despite bombshell verdict

James Robson, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 9 - 10:32 a.m.  |  Save Story

Manager Enzo Maresca defended Manchester City's ownership on Friday following the club being found guilty of financial wrongdoing in the biggest scandal in Premier League history.