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Haaland looks set to replace Messi and Ronaldo as soccer's next global superstar

Jun. 08, 2023 12:59 PM EDT

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — With Lionel Messi on his way to Inter Miami and Cristiano Ronaldo already in Saudi Arabia, it's time for soccer's next global superstar to step forward. Say hello to Erling Haaland, whose record-breaking first season at Manchester City has seen the...

Ex-captain Amandine Henry back with France to prepare for Women's World Cup

Jun. 06, 2023 13:16 PM EDT

PARIS (AP) — Former France captain Amandine Henry was called up by coach Herve Renard on Tuesday to prepare for the upcoming Women's World Cup. Renard chose 26 players in a squad that will ultimately be trimmed to 23 for the tournament in Australia and New Zealand next month. ...

Saudi Arabian soccer league to get more state funding from policy backed by crown prince MBS

Jun. 05, 2023 11:49 AM EDT

GENEVA (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo is already in Saudi Arabia. Karim Benzema looks sure to be next. And as the oil-rich kingdom pursues Lionel Messi as well, it is making sure that money continues to flow into the domestic soccer league. Saudi Arabia's push to attract the world's best...

Lionel Messi bids farewell to Paris amid boos

Jun. 03, 2023 18:00 PM EDT

Lionel Messi didn’t care about the boos in his final game for Paris Saint-Germain as the French league champion lost to Clermont 3-2 on Saturday. Disrespectful PSG supporters booed Messi when the Parc des Princes announcer read his name on a warm evening. A few minutes later, Messi...

Coach confirms Lionel Messi's last match for PSG this weekend

Jun. 01, 2023 12:05 PM EDT

Lionel Messi arrived two years ago wearing a T-shirt emblazoned with ”Ici C’est Paris” (This Is Paris) — a favorite cry among Paris Saint-Germain fans — and to chants of “Messi! Messi! Messi!" The soccer superstar will leave the team on Saturday not quite so revered. ...

Mauricio Pochettino hired as Chelsea manager to lead rebuild after turbulent season

May. 29, 2023 09:05 AM EDT

Chelsea hired Mauricio Pochettino as manager on Monday, tasking the Argentine coach with getting the best out of an expensively assembled squad that has underperformed at the start of a new era for the English club. Pochettino will take up the role on July 1, Chelsea said, after...

PSG goalkeeper Sergio Rico hospitalized after being hit by loose horse

May. 28, 2023 18:06 PM EDT

SEVILLE, Spain (AP) — Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Sergio Rico was hospitalized Sunday with a head injury after being hit by a loose horse in an accident in Spain. The player's representatives said in a statement that the accident happened near the southern Spanish city of...

Lionel Messi helps PSG secure record 11th French league title, breaks European scoring record

May. 27, 2023 18:15 PM EDT

Lionel Messi helped Paris Saint-Germain clinch a record 11th French league title on Saturday, and broke another scoring record in the process. Messi scored the opening goal as PSG drew 1-1 at Strasbourg to move four points clear of second-place Lens with one game left. ...

MATCHDAY: City to celebrate EPL title, PSG can clinch French league

May. 20, 2023 17:18 PM EDT

A look at what’s happening in European soccer on Sunday: ENGLAND Manchester City will be in the mood to celebrate in its first game since being confirmed as Premier League champion again. Arsenal's loss at Nottingham Forest on Saturday ensured City goes into its home...

Man City delivers masterpiece against Real Madrid that was 7 years in the making

May. 18, 2023 06:42 AM EDT

Vinícius Júnior stood with his arms outstretched, seemingly pleading for instructions from his coach. Carlo Ancelotti — his hands on his hips — didn’t know what to say. Only 23 minutes had been played and Real Madrid was getting overwhelmed and humiliated by...