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Man United secures Champions League return with 4-1 rout of Chelsea

May. 25, 2023 19:00 PM EDT

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — It has not always gone smoothly for Erik ten Hag in his first year in charge at Manchester United. There is still much work to be done if the 20-time league champion is to be restored to its former glories. But on Thursday night, in front...

Man United on brink of Champions League return and good 1st year for Ten Hag

May. 24, 2023 13:35 PM EDT

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — A return to the Champions League was widely regarded as the minimum requirement in Erik ten Hag's first year in charge of Manchester United. He will secure that if his team can pick up one point from its final two games of the season, both at home,...

Man City's treble bid up and running after winning English Premier League

May. 20, 2023 18:02 PM EDT

Manchester City’s bid for a treble of major trophies is up and running. The first was secured on Saturday without City even playing as the team clinched a third successive English Premier League title — and a ninth top-flight crown in its 143-year history — thanks to another...

Under-20 World Cup kicks off in Argentina for future soccer stars

May. 19, 2023 09:02 AM EDT

BUENOS AIRES (AP) — Argentina will play on the opening day of the Under-20 World Cup on Saturday just over a month since it replaced Indonesia as tournament host and participant. After such a dramatic race to the start line, 24 competing teams and soccer’s international...

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...

MATCHDAY: Semifinals in Europa League, Conference League; Newcastle-Brighton in EPL

May. 17, 2023 10:51 AM EDT

A look at what’s happening in European soccer on Thursday: EUROPA LEAGUE Juventus will almost certainly be without midfielder Paul Pogba in the second leg of the Europa League semifinals against six-time champion Sevilla. The teams drew 1-1 last week in Italy. Pogba...

Liverpool keeps alive top-four hopes, pushes Leicester toward relegation with 3-0 win

May. 15, 2023 17:45 PM EDT

LEICESTER, England (AP) — Liverpool plunged Leicester closer to relegation and kept alive its own chances of finishing in the top four of the English Premier League with a 3-0 win on Monday. Curtis Jones was the unlikely scorer of the first two goals before Trent Alexander-Arnold...

Southampton relegated in front of British PM, Man United ignites push for top-four finish

May. 13, 2023 15:24 PM EDT

Southampton's 11-year stay in the English Premier League is over, with relegation sealed on Saturday by the 24th loss of a forgettable season and in front of its most famous fan. Not even the presence of British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak at St. Mary's stadium could inspire...

Man United beats Wolves and back on track for Champions League

May. 13, 2023 12:30 PM EDT

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester United's home form looks like being enough to earn the team a return to the Champions League. United beat Wolverhampton 2-0 on Saturday for a fourth straight home win at Old Trafford in the English Premier League, with Anthony Martial and...

Real Madrid plays Barcelona in preseason Clásico on July 29 in Arlington, Texas

May. 12, 2023 12:24 PM EDT

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Real Madrid will meet Barcelona in a El Clásico friendly on July 29 at Arlington, Texas, as part of six-club, eight-match preseason series that also includes Manchester United, Arsenal, AC Milan and Juventus. This will be the third Barcelona-Real Madrid...