Roma signs Castro from Bologna ahead of Champions League campaign
Roma signed Santiago Castro from Bologna for a reported fee of 35 million euros ($40 million) on Thursday.
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Whitecaps sign former CPL star Poku through 2028
Kwasi Poku is back in North America. The Vancouver Whitecaps announced the signing of the Canadian forward from Belgium’s RWDM Brussels.
Report: Celtic expecting Everton bid for Johnston
Celtic’s busy summer could continue with a bid for Alistair Johnston. The Daily Record’s Michael Gannon reports the Scottish champions are expecting a bid from Everton for the Canada right-back.
UEFA members to boycott all FIFA competitions amid World Cup private equity plan
UEFA member federations agreed Thursday to boycott all FIFA competitions in protest of Gianni Infantino’s plan to sell stakes in the World Cup to private equity investors.
Howe set to leave Newcastle after nearly five years in charge
Eddie Howe is expected to leave his role as Newcastle head coach less than a month before the start of the Premier League season. Howe’s impending departure was reported by outlets including the BBC and the Press Association on Thursday.
Son scores two as MLS All-Stars post win over LIGA MX All-Stars
Son Heung-min scored two goals in a three-minute span in the first half off assists from Carles Gil to propel the MLS All-Stars past the LIGA MX All-Stars 4-3 in Wednesday night’s Major League Soccer All-Star Game.
Ancelotti tells AP that 2028 Olympics important for Brazil’s next World Cup team
Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti is still recovering from his team’s round-of-16 loss to Norway in the World Cup.
MLS Commissioner Garber reflects on the World Cup, the league’s growth and stepping down
After this season, MLS will begin transitioning to a summer-to-spring calendar, bringing the league in line with most of its international counterparts. There’s also talk of adjusting roster rules and the salary cap to make the league more competitive on the global stage.
FIFA hits Argentina with FIFA World Cup charges for scuffle and ‘Malvinas’ banner
FIFA lodged disciplinary charges against two Argentina players Wednesday for striking Spain opponents moments after the World Cup final and charged Argentina’s soccer federation for players showing a political banner about the Falkland Islands after beating England in the semifinals.
Mancini apologizes for leaving Italy for Saudi Arabia as he rejoins national team
Roberto Mancini issued an apology in his first public comments Wednesday after being rehired to coach an Italy squad in crisis three years after he abandoned the same job for a lucrative contract with Saudi Arabia.
Report: Bournemouth star Kroupi (foot) out 3-4 months
Bournemouth is set to begin life under new manager Marco Rose without Junior Kroupi. The Athletic’s David Ornstein reports the star forward will miss three to four months after undergoing foot surgery earlier on Wednesday.
Cucurella gets tattoo of Spain manager de la Fuente
Marc Cucurella is a man of his word. The Real Madrid defender promised to get a tattoo of manager Luis de la Fuente if Spain won the World Cup and he lived up to his vow.
Infantino sets deadline for $20M offer to members in Kushner-backed World Cup investor plan
FIFA President Gianni Infantino set a Sept. 19 deadline on Wednesday for the 211 member federations to accept a one-off $20 million offer to each underwritten by the investment firm of Jared Kushner’s brother as part of a project to sell stakes in the World Cup.
Hunter converts penalty to lift AFC Toronto past winless Wild
Kaylee Hunter scored on a penalty in the 51st minute, Sabrina D’Angelo made two saves, and AFC Toronto edged the winless Calgary Wild 1-0 in Northern Super League action on Tuesday at York Lions Stadium.
World Cup MF Berhalter transferred from Vancouver Whitecaps to Middlesbrough
The Vancouver Whitecaps have transferred U.S. World Cup midfielder Sebastian Berhalter to English Championship club Middlesbrough, the team announced Tuesday.
US goalkeeper Freese says he’ll never get over team’s loss to Belgium at World Cup
Goalkeeper Matt Freese admits he’s not quite gotten over the United States’ abrupt exit from the 2026 World Cup following a 4-1 loss to Belgium in the round of 16.
FIFA plan for Kushner-backed $20B operation to run World Cup meets fury from UEFA
FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s plan to create a $20 billion company running the World Cup with private investors including the Kushner family was announced Tuesday — and immediately attacked by European soccer body UEFA.
Report: Stones set to complete Inter move
John Stones is ready for his next challenge. The 32-year-old England defender is in Milan where he is expected to complete his move to Inter on a two-year deal, according to multiple reports.
Canadian women's soccer team to host Denmark in pair of October friendlies
Canada will host Denmark in a pair of international friendlies ahead of qualification for next summer’s Women’s World Cup.
Euro 2020 winner Mancini returns to rescue Italy after third straight World Cup miss
Roberto Mancini has once again been tasked with revitalizing an Italy team in crisis, almost exactly three years after he bolted on the national team.
Emotional Zidane realizes his ‘dream’ as he takes charge of the France team
Zinedine Zidane replaces Didier Deschamps at the helm of France team he led to glory as arguably its greatest ever player.
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