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Man City rallies to beat Club Brugge and advance in Champions League. PSG also wins and stays in

Jan. 29, 2025 18:31 PM EST

GENEVA (AP) — Manchester City stayed in the Champions League, barely. Paris Saint-Germain saved its elite status in style. Both had risked embarrassing exits before winning on Wednesday, grateful to be among the 24 teams in the knockout stage. In the new playoffs-round draw Friday,...

Man City avoids elimination in Champions League and advances to playoffs with 3-1 win over Club Brugge

Jan. 29, 2025 16:53 PM EST
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Man City avoids elimination in Champions League and advances to playoffs with 3-1 win over Club Brugge.

Fire breaks out at kiosk outside Man City's stadium before Champions League game

Jan. 29, 2025 15:13 PM EST

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — A fire broke out at a merchandise stand outside Manchester City’s stadium shortly before players were due to arrive for the Champions League match against Brugge on Wednesday. Videos shared online showed large flames and smoke coming from the stand,...

French police arrest Feyenoord fans at the border ahead of Champions League match in Lille

Jan. 29, 2025 13:03 PM EST

LILLE, France (AP) — Dozens of Feyenoord fans banned from traveling to Lille for a Champions League game between the two clubs have been turned away or arrested at the border, French authorities said Wednesday. The Prefecture du Nord, which represents the French state in the Lille...

Neymar returns to Brazilian club Santos after termination of contract in Saudi Arabia

Jan. 28, 2025 18:56 PM EST

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Neymar has agreed to return to Santos nearly 12 years after he left the Brazilian team, club president Marcelo Teixeira said Tuesday. The Brazil striker confirmed earlier that his contract with Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal had been terminated by mutual consent....

Crystal Dunn and Gotham FC part ways after a single season

Jan. 28, 2025 18:04 PM EST

Gotham FC and U.S. team veteran Crystal Dunn have agreed to part ways. The National Women's Soccer League team said Tuesday that the decision comes as "Dunn pursues a new opportunity.” No details about the opportunity were announced. “As I turn the page and...

French club Lyon will hire Paulo Fonseca as its new coach, a source with direct knowledge of the deal tells the AP

Jan. 28, 2025 07:56 AM EST
LONDON (AP) — French club Lyon will hire Paulo Fonseca as its new coach, a source with direct knowledge of the deal tells the AP.

Saudi Arabia soccer club Al-Hilal says contract with Neymar has been terminated by mutual consent

Jan. 27, 2025 19:44 PM EST
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Saudi Arabia soccer club Al-Hilal says contract with Neymar has been terminated by mutual consent.

Which teams are in danger heading into a pivotal week in the revamped Champions League?

Jan. 27, 2025 15:06 PM EST

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — The Champions League's new-look league phase reaches its conclusion on Wednesday with big names like Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain in danger of early elimination. Holder Real Madrid and six-time winner Bayern Munich are fighting to avoid a...

Postecoglou uncertain about Tottenham future after another alarming loss as Man United beats Fulham

Jan. 26, 2025 16:01 PM EST

Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou acknowledged there was uncertainty over his future after his underperforming team was beaten for a fourth straight Premier League game — to an opponent which had lost its previous seven matches in the competition. After a 2-1 home loss to...