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Do-over: FA Cup game to be replayed because of referee error

Do-over: FA Cup game to be replayed because of referee error

The Associated Press  |  Posted Sept. 25 - 11:11 a.m.  |  Save Story

Manchester United only got a mea culpa for a refereeing error in a 1-0 loss to Manchester City earlier this month.
Man City 'plans to fight Premier League for months' after reports it's guilty of almost all charges

Man City 'plans to fight Premier League for months' after reports it's guilty of almost all charges

James Robson And Steve Douglas, Associated Press  |  Updated Sept. 25 - 10:25 a.m.  |  Save Story

Manchester City plans to fight the Premier League for months if found guilty of alleged financial breaches in potentially the biggest scandal in English soccer history.
Switzerland's Embolo joins Xhaka out of Nations League squad over fake COVID-19 documents

Switzerland's Embolo joins Xhaka out of Nations League squad over fake COVID-19 documents

The Associated Press  |  Posted Sept. 25 - 9:36 a.m.  |  Save Story

World Cup quarterfinalist Switzerland has lost a second player from its Nations League squad because of years-old cases of fake COVID-19 documents.
Europe's top leagues add to pressure on Infantino by calling for FIFA reform

Europe's top leagues add to pressure on Infantino by calling for FIFA reform

James Robson, Associated Press  |  Posted Sept. 25 - 4:46 a.m.  |  Save Story

Gianni Infantino came under more pressure on Friday as the Premier League and three other top European leagues called for FIFA governance reform following the failed plan to sell stakes in the World Cup.
Israel player Sayed Abu Farchi sent off for goal celebration in Nations League

Israel player Sayed Abu Farchi sent off for goal celebration in Nations League

The Associated Press  |  Posted Sept. 24 - 4:19 p.m.  |  Save Story

Israel player Sayed Abu Farchi was sent off for his goal-scoring celebration after equalizing against Austria in the Nations League on Thursday.
FIFA's Infantino pledges 'culture of dialogue' after uproar over secretive World Cup sell-off plan

FIFA's Infantino pledges 'culture of dialogue' after uproar over secretive World Cup sell-off plan

Graham Dunbar, Associated Press  |  Posted Sept. 24 - 6:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

FIFA's embattled president Gianni Infantino said Thursday he is committed to a fresh culture of openness at the soccer body that is "not about generating positive headlines."
Spain's World Cup-winning stars are 'built different' and cannot be copied, says England's Gordon

Spain's World Cup-winning stars are 'built different' and cannot be copied, says England's Gordon

The Associated Press  |  Posted Sept. 24 - 3:49 a.m.  |  Save Story

England would be making a mistake by trying to replicate Spain's successful style of play in a bid to win major tournaments, winger Anthony Gordon said ahead of Saturday's match between the European giants.
Title holder Barcelona scores 5, OL Lyonnes hits 8 in wins to open Women's Champions League

Title holder Barcelona scores 5, OL Lyonnes hits 8 in wins to open Women's Champions League

Graham Dunbar, Associated Press  |  Posted Sept. 23 - 3:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

Title holder Barcelona won 5-2 and record eight-time champion OL Lyonnes prevailed 8-0 in their Women's Champions League openers on Wednesday.
Cristiano Ronaldo says he can still score for Portugal though knows critics want him out of team

Cristiano Ronaldo says he can still score for Portugal though knows critics want him out of team

The Associated Press  |  Posted Sept. 23 - 2:55 p.m.  |  Save Story

Cristiano Ronaldo weighed ending his Portugal career after the World Cup and acknowledged Wednesday some critics at home want him out of the team.
England soccer great Harry Kane muses on future double duty playing in both NFL and MLS

England soccer great Harry Kane muses on future double duty playing in both NFL and MLS

The Associated Press  |  Posted Sept. 23 - 1:47 p.m.  |  Save Story

England soccer great Harry Kane's long-held hope of being a kicker in the NFL took clearer shape Wednesday, when he floated the idea of combining the goal with also joining a Major League Soccer club.
European soccer's Ceferin cites need to repair trust broken by Infantino's FIFA World Cup plan

European soccer's Ceferin cites need to repair trust broken by Infantino's FIFA World Cup plan

Graham Dunbar, Associated Press  |  Posted Sept. 23 - 11:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

European soccer leader Aleksander Ceferin said Wednesday it is "our work" to repair the unity and trust broken by FIFA President Gianni Infantino's failed World Cup sell-off plan.
Messi set for Argentina farewell. Mbappé, Lamal and Ronaldo return after World Cup

Messi set for Argentina farewell. Mbappé, Lamal and Ronaldo return after World Cup

James Robson, Associated Press  |  Posted Sept. 23 - 9:56 a.m.  |  Save Story

The last chance to see Lionel Messi play for Argentina.
Columbus Crew fires reserve coach Federico Higuaín after incident with female referee

Columbus Crew fires reserve coach Federico Higuaín after incident with female referee

The Associated Press  |  Posted Sept. 23 - 3:51 a.m.  |  Save Story

Major League Soccer club Columbus Crew fired reserve-team coach Federico Higuaín late Tuesday, following allegations of physical abuse and sexist conduct toward a female match official.
Man City salvages draw at Bayern Munich in return to the Women's Champions League. Arsenal wins late

Man City salvages draw at Bayern Munich in return to the Women's Champions League. Arsenal wins late

Tales Azzoni, Associated Press  |  Updated Sept. 22 - 4:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

Manchester City rallied from two goals down to draw 2-2 at Bayern Munich in its return to the Women's Champions League at the start of the league phase on Tuesday.
Protests and fiery comments as Ireland and Israel prepare for soccer doubleheader

Protests and fiery comments as Ireland and Israel prepare for soccer doubleheader

The Associated Press  |  Posted Sept. 22 - 6:52 a.m.  |  Save Story

Tensions are high ahead of an international soccer doubleheader between Ireland and Israel, with both nations using inflammatory language about their opponents amid protests in Dublin urging a boycott of the matches.
Zidane, Klopp start fresh and Ronaldo goes on as European national teams return after World Cup

Zidane, Klopp start fresh and Ronaldo goes on as European national teams return after World Cup

Graham Dunbar, Associated Press  |  Posted Sept. 22 - 5:22 a.m.  |  Save Story

Champions League-winning coaches Zinedine Zidane and Jürgen Klopp debut in their new careers this week when national team soccer returns in Europe after the World Cup, with Cristiano Ronaldo still in action at 41.
New signing Caroline Weir wants to help OL Lyonnes return to the top of women's soccer

New signing Caroline Weir wants to help OL Lyonnes return to the top of women's soccer

Jerome Pugmire, Associated Press  |  Updated Sept. 22 - 1:49 a.m.  |  Save Story

Not only did OL Lyonnes miss the chance of a record-extending ninth Women's Champions League title, the crushing 4-0 loss to Barcelona in last season's final underlined its rival's ongoing status as the best side in the game.
Mexican Senate moves to restore soccer promotion and relegation, reigniting Liga MX fight

Mexican Senate moves to restore soccer promotion and relegation, reigniting Liga MX fight

Carlos RodrÍguez, Associated Press  |  Posted Sept. 21 - 6:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

The debate over the absence of promotion and relegation in Mexican soccer reached the floor of the Senate on Monday, where officials announced that a legislative reform to restore the system will be proposed on Tuesday.
Mbappé brushes off talk of tension with France teammate Dembélé as Ballon d'Or race heats up

Mbappé brushes off talk of tension with France teammate Dembélé as Ballon d'Or race heats up

The Associated Press  |  Posted Sept. 21 - 8:04 a.m.  |  Save Story

Kylian Mbappé has dismissed talks of tensions with Ousmane Dembélé as the France teammates feature among the top contenders for the men's Ballon d'Or.
Cheers! Wrexham's celebrity owners buy 'The Turf' pub that's adjacent to the club's stadium

Cheers! Wrexham's celebrity owners buy 'The Turf' pub that's adjacent to the club's stadium

Steve Douglas, Associated Press  |  Posted Sept. 21 - 6:13 a.m.  |  Save Story

The pub that is adjacent to Wrexham's Racecourse stadium and a regular feature in the award-winning "Welcome to Wrexham" series has been bought by the club's celebrity co-owners.