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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.

