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Comeback wins for Ivory Coast, Cameroon at Africa Cup. Sudan advances despite defeat and war at home
CiarÁn Fahey, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 31 - 3:58 p.m. | Save Story
Bazoumana Touré scored in stoppage time as defending champion Ivory Coast recovered from a two-goal deficit to beat Gabon 3-2 on Wednesday in the Africa Cup of Nations, which now enters the knockout stage.
Roberto Carlos says he's 'recovering well' after undergoing heart procedure in Brazil
Mauricio Savarese, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 31 - 2:19 p.m. | Save Story
Former Brazil and Real Madrid great Roberto Carlos posted a picture of himself smiling in hospital and said he was "recovering well" after confirming Wednesday he had undergone a heart procedure.
Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappé sidelined with knee injury
The Associated Press | Updated Dec. 31 - 11:43 a.m. | Save Story
Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappé has injured his left knee, the Spanish club said on Wednesday.
Life begins at 59 for the globe's oldest professional soccer player
The Associated Press | Posted Dec. 30 - 9:29 p.m. | Save Story
He turns 59 in February, and the globe's oldest professional soccer player has a new club as he gets set for his 41st season.
Arsenal will end the year top of the Premier League after 4-1 statement win over Villa
Jerome Pugmire, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 30 - 5:21 p.m. | Save Story
Arsenal ensured it will end the year top of the Premier League after beating Aston Villa 4-1 at home in a powerful statement win on Tuesday with all goals scored in the second half.
Senegal and Congo get big wins at Africa Cup while Tanzania and Tunisia squeeze into knockout stage
CiarÁn Fahey, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 30 - 4:20 p.m. | Save Story
Senegal and Congo served notice of their intent with convincing wins at the Africa Cup of Nations on Tuesday, when Tanzania and Tunisia grabbed the last places in the knockout stage.
Host Morocco and South Africa join Egypt in Africa Cup knockout stage as Salah gets a rest
CiarÁn Fahey, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 29 - 5:28 p.m. | Save Story
Host nation Morocco and South Africa advanced to the Africa Cup of Nations' knockout stage on Monday, when Egypt star Mohamed Salah got a rest with his team already through.
First-half blitz sends Roma into top four of Serie A with 3-1 win over Genoa
The Associated Press | Posted Dec. 29 - 3:08 p.m. | Save Story
Roma scored three times in a one-sided first half to beat Genoa 3-1 on Monday and move into fourth place in Serie A.
150 million World Cup ticket requests received by FIFA, Infantino says
Karan Prashant Saxena and Chiranjit Ojha, Reuters | Posted Dec. 29 - 1:03 p.m. | Save Story
FIFA President Gianni Infantino defended the ticket prices for next year's World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico, citing heavy demand for them and the revenue generated for the sport around the world.
Pulisic ends 2025 with AC Milan goal. He's hoping for more with US at home World Cup in 2026
Andrew Dampf, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 28 - 2:48 p.m. | Save Story
in a campaign that will conclude with a home World Cup for the United States.
Arsenal stays top as Man City and Aston Villa apply the pressure and Liverpool resurgence continues
James Robson, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 27 - 1:05 p.m. | Save Story
Arsenal resisted a late fightback from Brighton on Saturday to keep hold of first place in the Premier League, but Manchester City and Aston Villa are in hot pursuit.
Patrick Dorgu's first Manchester United goal brings festive cheer after 1-0 win over Newcastle
The Associated Press | Posted Dec. 26 - 3:40 p.m. | Save Story
Patrick Dorgu scored his first goal for Manchester United as his team defeated Newcastle 1-0 in a pulsating Premier League match on Friday.
John Robertson, two-time European Cup winner with Nottingham Forest, dies at 72
The Associated Press | Updated Dec. 25 - 8:29 a.m. | Save Story
John Robertson, a former Scotland winger who won the European Cup twice with Nottingham Forest and scored the only goal in the 1980 final, has died. He was 72.
Ivory Coast starts Africa Cup title defense with a win as proud dad Zidane sees Algeria beat Sudan
CiarÁn Fahey, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 24 - 3:13 p.m. | Save Story
Ivory Coast got its Africa Cup of Nations title defense off to a winning start and France great Zinedine Zidane watched his goalkeeper son's safe hands as Algeria also started its campaign with a victory Wednesday.
US defender Chris Richards optimistic about quick Palace return after foot injury
The Associated Press | Updated Dec. 24 - 10:04 a.m. | Save Story
United States defender Chris Richards said it "won't be long" until he's back for Crystal Palace.
Amorim says Fernandes to miss United game against Newcastle but appears optimistic
The Associated Press | Updated Dec. 24 - 8:14 a.m. | Save Story
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim appeared optimistic about the injuries to Bruno Fernandes and Kobbie Mainoo though he confirmed both midfielders will miss Friday's Premier League game against Newcastle.
Arsenal beats Crystal Palace in penalty shootout to reach League Cup semifinals
The Associated Press | Updated Dec. 23 - 4:16 p.m. | Save Story
Arsenal will face Chelsea in the English League Cup semifinals after beating Crystal Palace 8-7 on penalties following a 1-1 draw in normal time Tuesday.
Senegal starts Africa Cup campaign with 3-0 win over Botswana, Nigeria plods past Tanzania 2-1
CiarÁn Fahey, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 23 - 3:41 p.m. | Save Story
The contrast could hardly be greater.
Martha Stewart joins Snoop Dogg as minority owner of Swansea soccer club
The Associated Press | Posted Dec. 23 - 2:55 p.m. | Save Story
Martha Stewart has joined pal Snoop Dogg as a minority owner of Welsh soccer team Swansea.
