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Spanish court gives online racial abuser of soccer star Vinícius 8-month suspended sentence
MADRID (AP) — Real Madrid said Wednesday that a Spanish court has given a suspended eight-month prison sentence to a person who racially insulted soccer stars Vinícius Júnior and Antonio Rudiger in the comments section of a popular Spanish sports news website. The club said that...
On 'incredible day,' Kylian Mbappé welcomed by Real Madrid fans at packed Santiago Bernabeu Stadium
MADRID (AP) — Kylian Mbappé finally put on a Real Madrid jersey on Tuesday, fulfilling his childhood dream in front of a packed Santiago Bernabeu Stadium. Nearly 80,000 fans were in hand at the Bernabeu to welcome the 25-year-old France star during his official presentation as the...
Even after ditching the mask, Mbappé's Euro 2024 comes to a disappointing end with loss to Spain
MUNICH (AP) — Even without the mask, Kylian Mbappé was outclassed by a 16-year-old wonderkid. Mbappé ditched the vision-restricting mask that he had been wearing since breaking his nose in France’s opening match but Les Bleus fell to a 2-1 loss to Spain in the semifinals on...
Uruguay beats Brazil 4-2 on penalties after scoreless draw, advances to Copa America semifinals
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Marcelo Bielsa knew what the world's reaction would be after Uruguay and Brazil grinded, scrapped and shoved their way through a Copa America quarterfinal match with 41 fouls, four shots on target and no goals in open play. Bielsa knows the beautiful game wasn't so...
Mbappé praises 'legend' Ronaldo and urges France to support Griezmann in 'tough spell' at Euro 2024
HAMBURG, Germany (AP) — Kylian Mbappé described Cristiano Ronaldo as a “footballing legend” and “one of a kind” as the superstars prepare to meet in the European Championship quarterfinals. For many, the major subplot of the Portugal vs. France match in Hamburg on Friday...
The Copa America quarterfinals will have plenty of intrigue, even if Lionel Messi can't participate
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Lionel Messi's leg injury was the only major obstacle that fell into Argentina's path while it rolled through group play and into the Copa America quarterfinals. Bigger challenges await the defending champions, and they're hoping Messi will be there to lead the...
With England survival at stake, Jude Bellingham creates one of the great moments of Euro 2024
GELSENKIRCHEN, Germany (AP) — Jude Bellingham needed to produce something special to keep England at Euro 2024. Right on cue, Bellingham’s spectacular overhead kick in the fifth of six added minutes sent Sunday's game into extra time, and Harry Kane sealed a 2-1 win that keeps...
Kylian Mbappé scores on return from broken nose and France draws 1-1 with Poland at Euro 2024
DORTMUND, Germany (AP) — Kylian Mbappé, wearing a mask to protect his broken nose, marked his return at the European Championship with a goal against Poland. It wasn't enough for a victory on Tuesday, though, and it's not enough to solve France’s growing problems at Euro 2024. ...
Paris Games: Welcome to the weird world of men’s soccer at the Olympics
Kylian Mbappé wanted to be there. France coach Thierry Henry wanted it too. In the end, not even French president Emmanuel Macron could pull enough strings to free up his country's finest soccer player to compete in the Paris Games. Welcome to the weird of world of...
Kylian Mbappé is getting used to his new mask ahead of France's game against Poland, teammate says
PADERBORN, Germany (AP) — France captain Kylian Mbappé is getting used to wearing his new protective mask ahead of a possible return to play at Euro 2024 against Poland on Tuesday, his teammate Aurélien Tchouaméni said. Mbappé sat out France's 0-0 draw with the Netherlands on...
