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Ukraine, Georgia and Poland are going to Euro 2024 after late drama in qualifying playoffs

Mar. 26, 2024 19:54 PM EDT

Ukraine found another late winning goal in another comeback win. Georgia and Poland held their nerve in penalty shootouts. All are going to the European Championship. The 24-nation Euro 2024 lineup was finalized Tuesday with three qualifying playoffs giving a stronger eastern...

A soccer star and a savvy businessman: Mbappé leads Messi and Ronaldo in registered trademarks

Mar. 04, 2024 07:07 AM EST

BRUSSELS (AP) — It's hard to say whether Kylian Mbappé is ahead of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo in their battle for the honorific title of “best player in the world." But ahead of his expected move to Real Madrid, Mbappé is already leading the pair of multiple Ballon...

Cristiano Ronaldo suspended for one match over alleged offensive gesture in Saudi league game

Feb. 28, 2024 21:13 PM EST

Cristiano Ronaldo has been suspended for one match for making an alleged offensive gesture during a Saudi Arabia league game while playing for Al Nassr in the Saudi Pro League. After Al-Nassr defeated Riyadh rival Al-Shabab 3-2 on Sunday, video footage appeared to show Ronaldo...

Saudi Arabian soccer's international ambitions for clubs including Super Leagues aired at conference

Feb. 28, 2024 17:09 PM EST

Saudi Arabia sees placing its soccer clubs in more international games including Super Leagues as key to achieving the kingdom’s ambitions, a leading industry conference was told Wednesday. A debate on the emerging power of Saudi money and influence in world soccer opened the...

Furor erupts over Ronaldo's apparent obscene taunt in Saudi league match

Feb. 26, 2024 15:32 PM EST

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo is reportedly being investigated for making an alleged offensive gesture while playing for Al Nassr in the Saudi Pro League. Footage on social media appeared to show Ronaldo cupping his ear and repeatedly thrusting his hand forward...

Mike Tyson, Francis Ngannou set for Professional Fighters League debut in Saudi Arabia

Feb. 23, 2024 12:01 PM EST

Mike Tyson and Francis Ngannou are in Saudi Arabia, a pair of ferocious heavyweights with an eye on the championship belt. For Tyson, his role is ceremonial. The retired boxing great is set to present the winner of three title fights in the inaugural PFL vs. Bellator: Champs card...

Messi's Inter Miami routed 6-0 by Al-Nassr in a friendly as Ronaldo watches from stands

Feb. 01, 2024 16:07 PM EST

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — What was billed as a potential final meeting between longtime rivals Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo didn't materialize, but there was no doubt which of the superstars enjoyed Al-Nassr's 6-0 rout of Inter Miami more on Thursday. Messi spent all but...

Ronaldo to miss reunion with Messi after being ruled out of Al-Nassr's friendly with Inter Miami

Jan. 31, 2024 18:45 PM EST

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo will miss the chance of a much anticipated reunion with Lionel Messi because of an injury, Al-Nassr coach Luis Castro said Wednesday. Ronaldo is recovering from a reported calf injury and will not be fit in time to play in the...

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami are in Saudi Arabia to continue their around-the-world preseason tour

Jan. 28, 2024 09:53 AM EST

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Inter Miami played six preseason matches last season. Most were behind closed doors with few people watching, all took place in Florida and the biggest news probably came when some fans prematurely set off fireworks and got ejected from the exhibition-season opener. ...

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami show off new jersey, help christen a new ship

Jan. 23, 2024 22:02 PM EST

MIAMI (AP) — Lionel Messi showed off a new jersey, then helped christen a new ship. Inter Miami celebrated its partnership with cruise line Royal Caribbean International on Tuesday by sending Messi and his teammates to the Port of Miami, where they took part in the traditional...