Tag Archives: Soccer

DOHA, Qatar (AP) — When Qatar hosted the World Cup a little over a year ago, the wealthy emirate faced intense scrutiny over its human rights record, especially the treatment of migrant workers who helped build the glitzy stadiums. The issue has faded to the background as Qatar once again plays host to a major international soccer tournament – this …

PARIS (AP) — Draw made Thursday for the group stage of the 2024-25 UEFA Nations League: League A Group A1: Croatia, Portugal, Poland, Scotland. Group A2: Italy, Belgium, France, Israel. Group A3: Netherlands, Hungary, Germany, Bosnia-Herzegovina. Group A4: Spain, Denmark, Switzerland, Serbia. League B Group B1: Czech Republic, Ukraine, Albania, Georgia. Group B2: England, Finland, Ireland, Greece. Group B3: Austria, …

LONDON (AP) — Phil Foden grabbed the spotlight from fit-again Manchester City superstars Erling Haaland and Kevin De Bruyne by scoring a hat trick in a come-from-behind 3-1 win at Brentford that moved the champions two points behind Liverpool in a congested English Premier League summit on Monday. City’s opponents might be able to stop Haaland from scoring or close …

ROME (AP) — Lorenzo Pellegrini scored in the second minute and Paolo Dybala got a brace as Roma beat Cagliari 4-0 in Serie A on Monday to extend coach Daniele De Rossi’s dream start. Pellegrini’s goal, a close-range stab from a corner kick, was his third in three league games and helped to lift Roma two points above Bologna into …

BIRMINGHAM, England (AP) — Birmingham manager Tony Mowbray called for stronger punishments for fans who racially abuse players after midfielder Juninho Bacuna said he was targeted by West Bromwich Albion supporters during the Midlands derby on Saturday in the second-tier Championship. Bacuna, who is Black, raised an incident with the fourth official Tom Nield in injury time of the 1-0 …

ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast (AP) — The Confederation of African Football is taking steps to tackle what it calls the “escalating unbecoming and unprofessional” conduct of journalists at the Africa Cup of Nations. It comes after several incidents, including reporters fighting among each other and celebrating in the stands. CAF said Friday it met with the local organizing committee and police …

What was once a history of silverware and glory days has become a story of violence and gory days. When French teams Lyon and Marseille meet on Sunday it will be yet another reminder of how far behind Paris Saint-Germain they have both fallen — on and off the field. Because the talk around their match is less about soccer …