France forward Nkunku leaves AC Milan to return to Leipzig where he was most prolific
French forward Christopher Nkunku returned on a loan deal Tuesday to Leipzig where he had the most prolific seasons of his career.
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Canada’s Smith wins PFA Young Player of the Year award for second straight year
Olivia Smith has entered rarefied air. The 21-year-old Whitby, Ont. native was named England’s Professional Footballers’ Association Young Player of the Year for a second straight year during a gala in Manchester on Tuesday. The Arsenal forward had been shortlisted for the award this past June.
Report: Swansea nears signing of Eustáquio from Porto
Stephen Eustáquio could be on the move. Sky Sports’ Anthony Joseph reports Swansea City is closing in on an agreement to sign the Canada midfielder from Porto.
Hernandez aims to revive Netherlands team and pledges more dominating style
Dutch soccer coaches helped shape Xavi Hernandez. Now the former Barcelona and Spain midfielder wants to return the favor and rejuvenate a Netherlands team that disappointed with its defensive style at the World Cup.
Auction for FIFA beavers in Toronto closes, Canadian motif statue garners highest bid
The bid to own one of the FIFA World Cup-themed beaver statues sprawled across an eastern downtown Toronto neighbourhood has officially closed.
Report: City’s Nico set for Newcastle move
Nico Gonzalez is headed south. The Athletic’s David Ornstein and Chris Waugh report the midfielder is set to join Newcastle from Manchester City in a move totaling £52 million.
Savinho changes name back to Savio with Spurs move
Savinho is no more. Savio is back. The Brazil winger has removed his diminutive nickname upon his £75 million move to Tottenham Hotspur from Manchester City.
Mourinho says Vinícius Júnior unfairly targeted but wants him to manage emotions better
José Mourinho, once known for his fiery personality and frequent touchline outbursts, wants to help Vinícius Júnior control his emotions better.
Rogers scores on debut as Chelsea beats Fulham to win Premier League opener
Chelsea record signing Morgan Rogers scored on his debut while beating Fulham 3-2 to give new coach Xabi Alonso a perfect start to the Premier League season on Monday.
Report: Canadian Nelson finalizing deal to join Bolton in English Championship for $1.1M
Canadian Jayden Nelson is finalizing a deal to move from Austin FC in MLS to Bolton Wanderers F.C. in the English Championship, according to The Athletic’s Tom Bogert. The deal will be for $1.1 million, plus add-ons, reports Bogert.
Canadians in Europe: Red-hot Larin helps earn Saints first victory
Cyle Larin made it three goals in three matches to open the season, while Owen Goodman shone again in goal and Tajon Buchanan helped earn Villarreal a tough point on the road. Here's a look at Canadians in Europe over the weekend.
Almirón has two assists as Atlanta United beats Sporting KC
Tomás Jacob and Fafà Picault both scored goals with an assist from Miguel Almirón and Atlanta United beat Sporting Kansas City 2-1 on Sunday night for its first three-match MLS win streak in five years.
UEFA president Ceferin says he won't run against FIFA president but calls for Infantino to quit
UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin says he won’t run against FIFA President Gianni Infantino but warned the beleaguered head of world soccer that he must either quit or face a leadership challenge in March.
Sands, Freese spark NYCFC to draw with Revolution
Defender James Sands made a spectacular goal clearance before scoring in first-half stoppage time to help New York City FC earn a 1-1 draw with the New England Revolution on Sunday.
Last-place Wild earn draw with Roses on Baucom’s late goal
Jorian Baucom scored in the 70th minute as the last-place Calgary Wild came away with a 2-2 draw against the second-place Montréal Roses in Northern Super League action Sunday.
Torres scores twice in debut to help PSG salvage draw at Rennes
Ferran Torres scored twice in his Paris Saint-Germain debut to help the French defending champion draw 2-2 at Rennes in its league opener on Sunday, while Manchester City won in its first Premier League match under Enzo Maresca and Mohamed Salah scored for the first time with Turkish club Trabzonspor.
Small, Hunter score in first half to lead lead AFC Toronto to win over Tides
Nikki Small and Kaylee Hunter scored as AFC Toronto beat the Halifax Tides 2-0 in Northern Super League action Sunday.
Last-gasp Liverpool claim draw at Newcastle
Dominik Szoboszlai converted a stoppage-time penalty to snatch a draw as Newcastle and Liverpool served up a Premier League thriller of which Kevin Keegan would have been proud.
Simeone salvages a point for 10-man Atlético Madrid against Villareal
A chaotic second half saw Marc Pubill put Atlético ahead and Gerard Moreno quickly level from the spot before the hosts were reduced to 10 men.
Brilliant Brighton batter dreadful Aston Villa
Jack Hinshelwood struck twice in two first-half minutes as rampant Brighton ruthlessly exploited Aston Villa's summer exodus with a thumping 4-0 Premier League victory.
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