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Toronto FC defender Richie Laryea is out for Saturday’s matchup against Atlanta United after feeling tightness in his thigh following the team’s mid-week game against Philadelphia Union, according to TSN’s Matthew Scianitti.
Alistair Johnston’s return to the Celtic squad appears to be at hand. Manager Martin O’Neill said Friday that the Canada right-back could feature in Saturday’s match against Falkirk.
Matheus Pereira is going under the knife. Toronto FC announced Friday that the 25-year-old left-back is set to undergo surgery for a chronic groin injury.
Marcelo Flores and Tigres face their biggest game of the season in the Clausura’s final matchday, while Cyle Larin’s Southampton look to carry their Cinderella FA Cup run all the way to the Final and Jonathan David tries to finish strong as Juventus takes on an archrival. Here’s a look at what some key Canadian players have on tap this weekend.
UEFA handed Benfica player Gianluca Prestianni a six-game ban on Friday for verbally abusing Real Madrid’s Vinícius Júnior in a Champions League game earlier this season.
Brazil forward Estevao’s World Cup hopes are in doubt after it was confirmed Friday he will miss the rest of the season with a hamstring injury.
Newcastle full back Tino Livramento could miss the rest of the season because of a thigh injury, jeopardizing his place in England’s squad for the World Cup.
Tiago Tomás’ spectacular 119th-minute backheel goal sent Stuttgart back to the German Cup final with an extra-time 2-1 win over Freiburg to keep its title defense rolling Thursday.
After Argentina won the World Cup in Qatar 2022, the president of the Argentine Football Association carried a replica of the trophy at every public appearance. He received standing ovations.
FIFA’s resale site has four tickets on sale for the World Cup final for just under $2.3 million each.
Even after being crowned champions, the Vancouver Rise believe there’s room for growth.
Italian sports officials say four-time champion Italy is not interested in replacing Iran at the upcoming World Cup following a suggestion to that effect by a Trump administration official.
Real Madrid manager Alvaro Arbeloa says he’s not losing sleep over Kylian Mbappé‘s Instagram likes. The France forward liked a post ahead of the team’s match on Friday against Betis calling for Jose Mourinho’s return to the Bernabeu as manager next season.
Lamine Yamal will miss the rest of Barcelona’s season but should be healed from a leg injury in time to play for Spain at the World Cup, the club said on Thursday.
An Iranian government spokesperson says the men’s national team is preparing for “proud and successful participation” in its World Cup games in the United States.
Ibrahim Aliyu scored his first goal of the season to help the Houston Dynamo beat San Diego FC 1-0 in a chippy and physical contest Wednesday night.
Goalkeeper Luke Gavran scored on a header late in stoppage time to give Toronto a 3-3 draw against the Philadelphia Union on Wednesday night.
Peyton Miller scored a goal, Will Sands added his first goal in MLS, and the New England Revolution beat Atlanta United 2-1 on Wednesday night.
Evander da Silva Ferreira — known simply as “Evander” — converted from the spot in the fifth minute of stoppage time and Kevin Denkey scored two goals for Cincinnati FC in a 4-4 tie with New York City FC on Wednesday night.
Tai Baribo scored in the 80th minute to complete a hat trick, João Peglow had two assists, and D.C. United played the New York Red Bulls to a 4-4 tie on Wednesday night.
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