Soccer

Amid LIV rumours, PIF sells off Al-Hilal

Former Arsenal, Juventus GK Manninger dead at 48

Alex Manninger has died at the age of 48, the Austrian Football Association confirmed on Thursday. Local police in his hometown of Salzburg say his car was struck by a train.

Group L might be closest thing to a 'group of death' at this year's World Cup

Featuring England, Croatia, Panama and Ghana, Group L represents one of the toughest in the opening round of the World Cup.

Silva leaving Man City at the end of the season

Manchester City great Bernardo Silva is leaving the club at the end of the season.

Mbappé's trophyless streak in the Champions League continues after move to Real Madrid

It’s been almost two years since Kylian Mbappé left Paris Saint-Germain to join Real Madrid, in part to try and win the Champions League. The France captain and the Champions League’s greatest club are still waiting for that win.

Ronaldo and Portugal get another shot at World Cup glory in Group K with Colombia, Uzbekistan, Congo

At 41, Cristiano Ronaldo realistically gets only one more shot at a World Cup trophy to cap an already illustrious career. A five-time Ballon d’Or winner, Ronaldo has more international goals than any other men’s player, with 143 in 266 matches for Portugal.

Argentina to start title defence vs. Algeria, Austria and Jordan in Group J

Lionel Messi and Argentina hope to become the first repeat World Cup champion in six decades this summer.

Tigres reach CONCACAF Champions Cup semifinals despite loss to Sounders

UANL Tigres lost the match but won their series on away goals Wednesday. Albert Rusnak scored twice and the Seattle Sounders had a 3-1 victory over the Tigres, but the Tigres advanced to the CONCACAF Champions Cup semifinals.

Real Madrid coach Arbeloa slams referee's 'inexplicable' decision to send off Camavinga

Real Madrid coach Álvaro Arbeloa slammed referee Slavko Vinčić’s “inexplicable” decision to send off Eduardo Camavinga toward the end of Bayern Munich’s 4-3 win in the Champions League on Wednesday.

Arsenal edge Sporting to set up UCL semifinal with Atlético

Arsenal secured their place in the semifinals of the Champions League following a 0-0 draw against Sporting CP at the Emirates.

FIFA president Infantino says Iran will participate in World Cup 'for sure' despite war

FIFA President Gianni Infantino said Wednesday that Iran will participate in the World Cup “for sure” despite its war with the United States.

Bayern Munich oust Real Madrid in Champions League thriller

Bayern Munich scored two late goals to knock record 15-time European champions Real Madrid out of the Champions League following a thrilling 4-3 win at the Allianz Arena on Wednesday.

Whitecaps star Muller calls on fans to pack stadium for home games

Thomas Muller wants Vancouver Whitecaps fans to show their support by showing up at B.C. Place.

Messi accused of breaching $7M contract by sitting out Florida soccer friendly

Lionel Messi is being sued by a Miami-based event promoter who says the soccer icon violated terms of a $7 million contract by missing an exhibition match last year.

Liverpool forward Ekitike ruled out of World Cup for France with leg injury

Hugo Ekitike was ruled out of the World Cup for France after sustaining a leg injury in Liverpool’s Champions League quarterfinal loss to Paris Saint-Germain, France coach Didier Deschamps confirmed Wednesday.

Toronto proposes $10 fee for World Cup fan fest after initially promoting free entry

The City of Toronto is proposing a $10 charge for admission to its World Cup fan festival after initially promoting it as a free event.

Mbappé's France faces Haaland's Norway, Senegal and Iraq in World Cup Group I

Seeking its third world title after 1998 and 2018, France is among the tournament favorites with a roster headed by Kylian Mbappé, Hugo Ekitike, Ousmane Dembélé and Michael Olise.

World Cup co-hosts Canada look for breakthrough on home soil in Group B

The pressure is on co-host Canada to advance past the group stage for the first time at the World Cup. Canada is in Group B along with Switzerland, Qatar and Bosnia and Herzegovina, which eliminated Italy in the European playoffs for the World Cup.

New Zealand beats Papua New Guinea to qualify for the 2027 Women’s World Cup

New Zealand will play at next year’s Women’s Soccer World Cup in Brazil after beating Papua New Guinea 1-0 Wednesday in the final of the Oceania Confederation Qualifying Series.

Bouanga’s late equalizer sends LAFC into CONCACAF Champions Cup semifinals

Dennis Bouanga scored a late penalty to help LAFC draw 1-1 with defending champion Cruz Azul on Tuesday and advance to the CONCACAF Champions Cup semifinals.