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On 'incredible day,' Kylian Mbappé welcomed by Real Madrid fans at packed Santiago Bernabeu Stadium

Jul. 16, 2024 10:54 AM EDT

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...

With a late goal fit for a king, England reaches another Euro final by beating Netherlands 2-1

Jul. 10, 2024 19:23 PM EDT

DORTMUND, Germany (AP) — England is into another European Championship final after its latest dramatic, come-from-behind win that even took King Charles III on a roller coaster ride. Ollie Watkins, who came on for captain Harry Kane in a bold call by England coach Gareth Southgate,...

Alex Morgan left off the 18-player U.S. soccer roster headed to the Olympics

Jun. 26, 2024 12:43 PM EDT

Veteran forward Alex Morgan won't be going to the Paris Olympics after surprisingly being left off the roster by U.S. national team coach Emma Hayes. Morgan, a three-time Olympian and two-time Women's World Cup winner, was the most notable absence on the 18-player list announced...

Mbappé wants to erase bad memory of decisive penalty miss and leave Euro 2024 as a champion

Jun. 15, 2024 13:45 PM EDT

PARIS (AP) — The last time Kylian Mbappé kicked a ball at the European Championship, it sent France out of the competition. He was the only player to miss in a penalty shootout against Switzerland, and France was eliminated from Euro 2020 in the round of 16 in a game where they...

Mbappé declares his 'immense pleasure' at joining Real Madrid after unhappy end to PSG career

Jun. 04, 2024 15:07 PM EDT

Kylian Mbappé spoke Tuesday of his “immense pleasure” at finally joining Real Madrid and felt his time at Paris Saint-Germain came to a sad end. Madrid has reached a widely expected deal with the France star, bringing together a prolific scorer and a record 15-time Champions...

Paris Olympics: What to know and who to watch during men's and women's handball

Jun. 04, 2024 14:55 PM EDT

A roadmap to follow for the men's and women’s handball competition during the Paris Olympics: Athletes to Watch —Mikkel Hansen, Denmark: With his shoulder-length hair and headband, the powerful left back is one of the most familiar faces in Danish sports. A...

Kylian Mbappé finally joins Real Madrid in a union of soccer's top player and club

Jun. 03, 2024 17:00 PM EDT

MADRID (AP) — Kylian Mbappé is finally a Real Madrid player. Madrid said on Monday it reached a deal with the France star for the next five seasons, bringing together one of soccer’s top talents and its most successful club. Madrid did not release any financial...

Mbappé not in France squad for Paris Olympics ahead of move to Real Madrid

Jun. 03, 2024 15:13 PM EDT

Kylian Mbappé was left out of France’s provisional squad for the Paris Olympics on Monday before his move to Real Madrid was finally confirmed. Coach Thierry Henry did not completely rule the World Cup winner out of the Games, saying there was still time to change his final...

The most iconic venues of the Paris Olympics

Jun. 03, 2024 09:50 AM EDT

PARIS (AP) — There will be no shortage of iconic venues at the Paris Olympics. From the Palace of Versailles to the Place de La Concorde and of course, the Eiffel Tower, organizers have made sure the City of Light’s most famous landmarks will take center stage during the...

Real Madrid celebrates another Champions League title with its fans on streets of Spanish capital

Jun. 02, 2024 18:37 PM EDT

MADRID (AP) — For the second time in three seasons, and sixth in 10 years, Real Madrid celebrated a Champions League title with its fans on the streets of the Spanish capital. Several thousands came out Sunday to welcome the team a day after it won a record-extending 15th Champions...