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Man City rallies to beat Club Brugge and advance in Champions League. PSG also wins and stays in
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,...
The new Champions League format appears to be leveling the playing field. Just ask Man City
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — A bold new vision for the Champions League was launched this season, meaning more games and more money for European soccer's elite, as well as a rebuttal to the threat of a controversial breakaway super league. The new-look format, however, was intended...
Man City sent to brink of Champions League exit by PSG. Real Madrid routs Salzburg to advance
Manchester City is on the brink of a humiliating Champions League exit after a stunning loss to Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday, and Real Madrid is no longer at risk after routing Salzburg. Man City blew a two-goal lead in a high-stakes clash of super-wealthy underachievers that PSG...
Champions League makes January debut with high-stakes clash of struggling PSG and Man City
GENEVA (AP) — The first Champions League games to be played in January include one with shocking possible consequences in an unpredictable debut season for the 36-team format. Paris Saint-Germain vs. Manchester City on Wednesday is a clash of super-wealthy state-backed teams...
English soccer executive Kay Cossington to launch new Bay Collective initiative
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Kay Cossington, the women's technical director for the English Football Association, will head a new multi-club soccer organization in collaboration with the majority owner of Bay FC. The Bay Collective initiative announced Friday will invest in premier women's...
Miami Dolphins to play in NFL's first game in Spain at home of Real Madrid
The Miami Dolphins will play in the NFL's first-ever regular-season game in Spain when Madrid hosts a matchup next season at iconic Bernabéu Stadium, the league announced Friday. The Dolphins will be the designated “home” team at Real Madrid 's venue, which features a soccer...
Barcelona routs Real Madrid again to win Spanish Super Cup final 5-2
MADRID (AP) — Real Madrid came out looking for some payback in the latest “clasico” against Barcelona but ended up being embarrassed again. Madrid lost 5-2 to Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup final in Saudi Arabia on Sunday. That followed a 4-0 loss at home to Barcelona in...
Soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo takes family to Lapland for Christmas vacation
Soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo said it was “just a little cold” as he posed bare-chested in the snow before taking an icy dip in a pool during a Christmas vacation in Finland’s Lapland region. The 39-year-old Portuguese international traveled with partner Georgina Rodriguez and...
Soccer's top players have had enough, as FIFA's new super-sized tournament sparks a revolt
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — One of the most striking moments of soccer in 2024 was when Rodri hobbled onto a stage in Paris on crutches to receive the prestigious Ballon d’Or for best male player of the year. The Manchester City and Spain midfielder had been one of the most...
The group behind a new European soccer competition has resurfaced. Here's what they propose
The group behind a proposed breakaway European soccer competition is back. They have a new name for their tournament, too, calling it the Unify League this time. The latest idea for an elite competition for the biggest teams in Europe is being put forward by...
