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PSG bolsters star-studded attack by signing World Cup winner Ferran Torres from Barcelona
The Associated Press | Posted Aug. 15 - 4:34 a.m. | Save Story
Champions League titleholder Paris Saint-Germain bolstered its star-studded attack by signing World Cup hero Ferran Torres from Barcelona on a five-year contract Saturday.
Bezos and Saverin join a consortium buying a minority stake in Liverpool
The Associated Press | Updated Aug. 14 - 12:33 p.m. | Save Story
A consortium containing Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin is buying a minority stake in Premier League club Liverpool, the English soccer giant said on Friday.
FIFA chief Infantino receives support from 6 Arab federations amid revolt over World Cup plan
Steve Douglas, Associated Press | Updated Aug. 14 - 1:48 a.m. | Save Story
The heads of six Arab soccer federations expressed their "full support" and "confidence" in Gianni Infantino on Thursday as the embattled FIFA president fights to keep his job after his failed World Cup private investment plan.
León beats Inter Miami 3-2 on Arcila's two goals as Messi returns after father's death
Alanis Thames, Associated Press | Posted Aug. 12 - 8:05 p.m. | Save Story
Daniel Arcila scored twice, including the go-ahead goal in the 83rd minute, and Club León advanced to the Leagues Cup knockout stage with a 3-2 win over Inter Miami, which saw star Lionel Messi return following the death of his father.
Paris Saint-Germain retains UEFA Super Cup as Doué goal seals 2-1 win over Aston Villa
Steve Douglas, Associated Press | Updated Aug. 12 - 3:33 p.m. | Save Story
Paris Saint-Germain won the UEFA Super Cup for a second straight year by beating Aston Villa 2-1 on Wednesday thanks to Désiré Doué's second-half goal in the annual curtain-raiser to the European soccer season.
Lionel Messi shares tribute to late father Jorge, expresses doubts about continuing to play soccer
The Associated Press | Posted Aug. 12 - 9:37 a.m. | Save Story
Lionel Messi shared a tribute to his late father, Jorge, on social media on Wednesday, opening up about how difficult it was to lead Argentina to the World Cup final and expressing uncertainty about whether he will continue playing soccer.
Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez tie the knot after 10 years
Steve Douglas, Associated Press | Posted Aug. 11 - 3:02 p.m. | Save Story
Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez are husband and wife.
UEFA, CONCACAF and AFC accuse FIFA of 'deception' and 'breach of trust' over World Cup plans
Associated Press | Updated Aug. 10 - 8:38 p.m. | Save Story
Soccer powerbrokers in Europe, North America and Asia and believe FIFA president Gianni Infantino's recent plan to sell an interest in the World Cup was a "fundamental breach of trust" with the institutions that the sport's global governing body serves.
FIFA defends Infantino against allegations tied to his time at UEFA
The Associated Press | Posted Aug. 8 - 7:14 p.m. | Save Story
FIFA has issued a statement defending its president, Gianni Infantino, against what it calls a "concerted and ongoing effort" to undermine his leadership of the organization.
Jorge Messi, Lionel Messi's father and longtime agent, dies at 68
Ramiro Barreiro And Pato Saita, Associated Press | Updated Aug. 8 - 1:38 p.m. | Save Story
Jorge Messi, the father of soccer star and Argentina captain Lionel Messi. has died. He was 68. Messi died Saturday at a hospital in the central Argentina city of Rosario, according to the Rosario-based Club Atlético Newell's Old Boys. Jorge Messi was a chemical technician and worked as a steelworker. He played soccer as a midfielder and reached the youth ranks of Newell's Old Boys but had to abandon the sport to complete his mandatory military service in Argentina. He played a fundamental role in his third son's career, serving as his agent and managing his business affairs.
Father of soccer star Lionel Messi dies at 68 in Argentina
Ramiro Scandolo, Reuters | Posted Aug. 8 - 10:01 a.m. | Save Story
Jorge Messi, the father of soccer star Lionel Messi, died on Friday night at the age of 68 at a medical clinic in the Argentine city of Rosario after a long illness, the Argentine footballer's family confirmed to Reuters.
Norway's soccer federation calls on Gianni Infantino to resign over failed World Cup plan
James Robson, Associated Press | Updated Aug. 7 - 9:03 a.m. | Save Story
Norway's soccer federation wants Gianni Infantino to step down immediately, piling more pressure on FIFA's embattled president Friday.
England forward Ivan Toney charged with assault after a London nightclub incident
The Associated Press | Posted Aug. 7 - 5:02 a.m. | Save Story
England forward Ivan Toney has been charged with assault after an incident at a nightclub, police said Friday.
Australia grants citizenship to 2 Iranian women's soccer players who sought asylum
Rod Mcguirk, Associated Press | Posted Aug. 6 - 7:29 p.m. | Save Story
Two members of the Iranian women's soccer team who claimed asylum in Australia in March have been granted citizenship.
UEFA maintains World Cup boycott threat after Gianni Infantino's crisis meeting
James Robson, Associated Press | Updated Aug. 6 - 5:32 p.m. | Save Story
European soccer's governing body has retained its threat to boycott FIFA competitions despite FIFA apologizing for its failed plan to sell stakes in the World Cup.
FIFA's president held off an internal revolt. Next up is a hotly contested election
James Robson, Associated Press | Posted Aug. 6 - 12:28 p.m. | Save Story
FIFA president Gianni Infantino held off the potential of an internal revolt during a summit meeting in Morocco this week. A scathing response from European soccer's governing body on Thursday, however, showed that he still has a fight on his hands to hold onto power.
Liverpool icon Mohamed Salah agrees to 2-year contract with Trabzonspor
James Robson, Associated Press | Posted Aug. 6 - 6:41 a.m. | Save Story
Mohamed Salah agreed on a two-year contract with Trabzonspor on Thursday.
Spain confident it will host the 2030 World Cup final because it 'deserves' it
The Associated Press | Posted Aug. 6 - 6:37 a.m. | Save Story
The Spanish government remained confident the final of the 2030 World Cup will be in Spain.
Gianni Infantino gets internal support at crisis meeting to remain as FIFA president
James Robson, Associated Press | Updated Aug. 6 - 2:25 a.m. | Save Story
FIFA says it has apologized for errors made over Gianni Infantino's failed plan to sell stakes in the World Cup and that senior staff in attendance at a summit held in Morocco "reaffirmed their full support" for his presidency. World soccer's governing body attempted to present a unified front amid the turbulence caused by Infantino's controversial plans, with calls for him to step down. In a statement FIFA said secretary-general Mattias Grafström and members of the management board in attendance at the meeting had given their support to the embattled president.
