Investment group comes forward to buy Whitecaps and move team to Las Vegas
An investment group has come forward to buy the Vancouver Whitecaps and relocate the Major League Soccer club to Las Vegas.
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Mexico goalkeeper Ochoa eyes emotional farewell after World Cup
Mexico goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa said Thursday he will retire from the national team after the World Cup and that the tournament could also mark the end of his playing career.
FIFA leader Infantino starts race for re-election in 2027 vote hosted by African ally Morocco
The FIFA presidential vote in 2027 that is set to give Gianni Infantino a final four-year term in office will be hosted by Morocco — the soccer body’s second straight election meeting in Africa where he has built strong political ties.
Chelsea winger Mudryk fighting four-year ban in doping case, CAS says
Ukraine international Mykhailo Mudryk, one of the most expensive players in world soccer, risks missing the next European Championship if he loses his appeal against a four-year ban in a doping case.
Why is Vancouver struggling to keep contending Whitecaps?
The Whitecaps team is high in the standings in Major League Soccer, its salary cap is low and the games are well attended, but none of that appears to be enough to keep the team in Vancouver.
Infantino affirms at FIFA Congress that Iran will participate in World Cup
FIFA President Gianni Infantino opened his address at Thursday’s FIFA Congress by affirming that Iran will participate in the World Cup and that the team will play in the United States despite the conflict between the two nations.
Parker, relegated Burnley agree to part ways
Scott Parker has left his role as Burnley coach, the Premier League club said on Thursday. Parker’s departure came after relegation was confirmed last week after defeat to Manchester City. Burnley said the decision was mutual.
Ex-England defender Young announces retirement from soccer
Former England defender Ashley Young has announced his retirement from soccer at 40. Young played for the likes of Manchester United and Inter Milan, and has spent this season at second division Ipswich.
Eby says MLS talks on Whitecaps 'constructive' as deleted post stirs controversy
B.C. Premier David Eby said talks with Major League Soccer commissioner Don Garber on the Vancouver Whitecaps’ future were “constructive,” as relocation concerns grow.
Man United midfielder Mainoo signs five-year contract
Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo signed a five-year contract on Thursday to June 2031.
Inter Milan expected to secure Serie A title on Sunday
Inter Milan could be Serie A champion before it even kicks a ball against Parma on Sunday.
Race for Champions League qualification and survival battles keeping Bundesliga on edge
Four teams are vying to join Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League next season and a host more are fighting for survival in the Bundesliga.
Barcelona can clinch La Liga title with a win and another stumble by Real Madrid
Barcelona could clinch a second straight La Liga title this weekend if it maintains its winning form and Real Madrid endures another stumble.
Arsenal manager Arteta infuriated by decision to overturn penalty against Atletico Madrid
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta called it “unacceptable” and said it was a moment that changed the course of his team’s Champions League semifinal against Atletico Madrid.
Soccer’s top decision makers meet in Vancouver for FIFA Congress ahead of World Cup
Soccer authorities from around the globe have gathered in Vancouver, weeks before the FIFA World Cup kicks off across Canada, the United States and Mexico.
Request for FIFA president Infantino to be given police escort denied by Canadian police
A request for FIFA President Gianni Infantino to give be given a police escort while in Vancouver, British Columbia, for FIFA meetings has been denied, the Vancouver Police Department confirmed Wednesday.
PSG defender Hakimi to miss second leg of Champions League semifinal vs. Bayern with thigh injury
Paris Saint-Germain defender Achraf Hakimi will miss the return leg of the Champions League semifinal against Bayern Munich because of a right thigh injury, the French club said Wednesday.
Arsenal, Atletico Madrid trade penalties to draw first leg of Champions League semifinal
Atletico Madrid and Arsenal drew 1-1 in the first leg of the Champions League semifinals on Wednesday. It was a gritty encounter in Madrid between two clubs trying to return to the final after a long absence and looking to win the European title for the first time.
Toulouse coach Martínez Novell to leave French club after three seasons in charge
Toulouse coach Carles Martínez Novell is leaving the French club at the end of the Ligue 1 season. Toulouse announced the decision Wednesday, with the team sitting 10th in the standings with three games left to play. The Spanish coach has managed the team for three seasons.
'Game of the century' or just bad defending? PSG's win over Bayern draws mixed reactions
“Thought you’d seen it all in football? Never a game like this!” That line in German news magazine Der Spiegel was just one of many attempts around Europe to sum up the back-and-forth action of Paris Saint-Germain’s 5-4 win over Bayern Munich in the first leg of their Champions League final.
CanMNT’s Bombito (leg) returns to Nice training
Moise Bombito is back in training with Nice. The Canada centre-back has been out of action since breaking his leg in a 2-2 draw with Monaco on Oct. 5.
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