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Source: Stymied in bids to move Insigne, Toronto FC prepared to have him sit
Things have come to a head between Toronto FC and Lorenzo Insigne. Insigne, whose salary of US$15.4 million last season was second only to Lionel Messi in Major...
Vancouver FC adds to offence with Terran Campbell, the CPL's all-time leading scorer
Vancouver FC has signed Terran Campbell, the Canadian Premier League's all-time leading goal-scorer, to a two-year contract with an option for 2027. The...
Parent grateful for community support after soccer coach — and $40,000 — disappear
EDMONTON — An Edmonton mother says she's thrilled to see the community rally to support her nine-year-old son's soccer team after its coach dropped out of...
Midfielder Carly Wickenheiser called into Canada camp as an injury replacement
Canada has called in midfielder Carly Wickenheiser to replace the injured Bianca St-Georges for the upcoming Pinatar Cup soccer tournament in Spain....
Shamrock Rovers forward Michael Noonan, 16, becomes youngest scorer in his debut
MOLDE, Norway (AP) — Irish teenager Michael Noonan had a debut to remember for Shamrock Rovers on Thursday. The 16-year-old forward became what his team said...
Canada beats Curaçao in CONCACAF qualifier, moves a step closer to FIFA U17 World Cup
HAMILTON — Marius Aiyenero's hat trick helped Canada all but clinch a berth in the FIFA U-17 World Cup with a commanding 7-1 win over Curaçao in CONCACAF...
Mourinho's Fenerbahce beats Anderlecht 3-0 in Europa League playoff. Porto and Roma draw 1-1
José Mourinho’s Fenerbahce might have only just squeezed into the Europa League knockout playoff round but it is already on the brink of the round of 16....
Canadian women down Scotland 3-0 for first win at U17 MIMA Cup in Spain
MURCIA — Adalyn Fairweather scored twice and Gabriela Istocki added another from the penalty spot as Canada blanked Scotland 3-0 Thursday at the U-17 Costa...
Real Madrid trusting new improvised defense to hold on to La Liga lead
MADRID (AP) — Real Madrid will have to stick to its improvised back line when it tries to hold on to its narrow lead in La Liga this weekend. Madrid visits...
Liverpool chaos, Arsenal crisis and Man City dilemma as Premier League title race heats up
The Premier League title is Liverpool's to lose while a healthy seven points clear at the top. Yet the chaotic scenes at the end of the Merseyside derby on...
PSG president Al-Khelaifi handed preliminary charges in France in corruption probe
PARIS (AP) — Paris Saint-Germain president Nasser Al-Khelaifi has been handed preliminary charges from an investigation into possible corruption, a judicial...
Everton and Liverpool unite to condemn racist abuse directed at Abdoulaye Doucoure
LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Merseyside rivals Everton and Liverpool united on Thursday to condemn “in the strongest possible terms” racist abuse directed at...
Brothers set to face off in 'the Thuram derby' when Inter visits Juventus in Serie A
MILAN (AP) — Normally nicknamed “Italy’s derby,” Sunday’s match between Juventus and Inter Milan has been dubbed “the Thuram derby.” That’s...
Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson out for up to 2 months with hamstring injury
LONDON (AP) — Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson has been ruled out for up to two months because of a hamstring injury, manager Enzo Maresca said on Thursday....
Rubiales' defense team asks for his acquittal. Hermoso's lawyer reiterates sexual assault claim
MADRID (AP) — Luis Rubiales' defense team reiterated in closing arguments on Thursday that Jenni Hermoso consented to the World Cup kiss by the ex-Spanish...
Cavalry FC midfielder Charlie Trafford looking to make a difference on the food front
While playing soccer in Europe, Charlie Trafford found himself disappointed during trips to the grocery store on visits home to Calgary for Christmas. "You'd...
Romania loses case about chaotic Kosovo game and must host World Cup qualifier in empty stadium
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — Romania’s soccer federation lost its appeal on Thursday against UEFA punishment for racist fan chants and must play its first...
Bayern visits champion Leverkusen looking to deal a knockout blow in Bundesliga title race
Could this be the game that decides the Bundesliga title? Xabi Alonso and Bayer Leverkusen host Vincent Kompany and Bayern Munich on Saturday for a game which...
Arsenal confirms Kai Havertz needs hamstring surgery and will miss rest of season
Arsenal's Premier League title challenge has been dealt a blow after forward Kai Havertz was ruled out for the rest of the season Thursday with a hamstring...
Harry Kane in NFL? Maybe, but he first wants trophies at Bayern after latest Champions League goal
After scoring another goal in the Champions League, England soccer captain Harry Kane reiterated his desire to one day take his kicking skills to the NFL. Kane...