STOCKHOLM (AP) — French soccer star Kylian Mbappé’s representatives have rejected as “false and irresponsible” reports in Swedish media saying he is the subject of a rape investigation in the Nordic country. Without citing sources, several Swedish media including tabloids
Boston’s expansion team in the National Women’s Soccer League finally has a name: BOS Nation Football Club. The club, set to join the league in 2026, announced the moniker Tuesday. The name is an anagram of the word “Bostonian,” which
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — The rising number of injuries to top soccer players came at a cost of nearly $800 million across Europe’s leading leagues last season, according to a report published Tuesday. At a time when there are growing
PARIS (AP) — Israel’s Nations League soccer match against host France next month will take place in “usual conditions,” French authorities said Tuesday, a day after Italy hosted Israel in the same competition without incident despite security concerns. Laurent Nuñez,
GUADALAJARA, México (AP) — Guadalajara is the capital of a Mexican state that is home to tequila and Mariachi music. It is also considered the birthplace of a less flattering tradition – a homophobic soccer chant that has cost Mexico
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester United great Alex Ferguson will step down from his role as club ambassador at the end of the season, a person with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press on Tuesday. The person spoke
UDINE, Italy (AP) — The city of Udine is on high alert as Italy prepares to host Israel in a competitive soccer match on Monday. The Nations League match is being played among the backdrop of the ongoing situation in
Substitute Ilie Sanchez scored from the edge of the penalty area in the third minute of second-half stoppage time to lift LAFC to a 2-1 victory over the host Vancouver Whitecaps on Sunday night. Sanchez’s first goal of the season
At Sandy, Utah, Cloe Lacasse scored three first-half goals for the first hat trick in franchise history to help provide the Royals with a three-game winning streak at the expense of the Reign, 3-0. Lacasse scored in the third and