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Champions League final referee keeps job after apologizing for ties to far-right leader
GENEVA (AP) — Polish soccer referee Szymon Marciniak apologized Friday for speaking at a business event tied to a far-right politician and was confirmed by UEFA to officiate next week's Champions League final. Marciniak's appointment for the game between Manchester City and Inter...
Casemiro's winning mentality crucial to Man United's hopes in FA Cup final
LONDON (AP) — A few concerns were raised when Brazil midfielder Casemiro completed his move to Manchester United in August. Would he still have enough motivation after nine trophy-filled years at Real Madrid? Could he adapt quickly enough to the English game? ...
Champions League final referee under UEFA scrutiny for alleged links to far-right leader in Poland
GENEVA (AP) — An anti-racism group called on soccer’s top referee Thursday to distance himself from a far-right politician in Poland, and UEFA said it wanted “urgent clarification” just nine days before the Champions League final. “A further announcement will be made...
German soccer mourns death of 15-year-old player who died after tournament brawl
BERLIN (AP) — The German soccer federation will hold a weekend of mourning for the 15-year-old player who died after a post-match brawl at an international youth tournament last weekend. “This incredibly sad and shocking act at a soccer tournament for juniors leaves us...
MATCHDAY: Fiorentina looking to end Serie A season with a win ahead of European final
A look at what’s happening in European soccer on Friday: ITALY Fiorentina will be looking to end its Serie A season with a win to boost its confidence going into next week's Europa Conference League final. Fiorentina visits Sassuolo at the start of the final round of...
Coach confirms Lionel Messi's last match for PSG this weekend
Lionel Messi arrived two years ago wearing a T-shirt emblazoned with ”Ici C’est Paris” (This Is Paris) — a favorite cry among Paris Saint-Germain fans — and to chants of “Messi! Messi! Messi!" The soccer superstar will leave the team on Saturday not quite so revered. ...
Earthquakes end long road skid with 1-0 victory over Sounders
SEATTLE (AP) — Jeremy Ebobisse scored out of the gates in the second half and Daniel de Sousa Brito made it stand up as the San Jose Earthquakes snapped a 14-match winless skid on the road with a 1-0 victory over the Seattle Sounders on Wednesday night. Ebobisse ended a scoreless...
Whitecaps score early, often in 6-2 victory over Dynamo
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Pedro Vite scored in the first minute, Julian Gressel added two goals and the Vancouver Whitecaps roughed up the Houston Dynamo 6-2 on Wednesday night. Vite scored his third goal of the season, using an assist from Brian White to give Vancouver...
Rodríguez, Boyd spark Galaxy to 3-2 victory over Real Salt Lake
SANDY, Utah (AP) — Memo Rodríguez and Tyler Boyd scored two minutes apart late in the second half to rally the Los Angeles Galaxy to a 3-2 victory over Real Salt Lake on Wednesday night. The Galaxy (3-9-3) trailed until Rodríguez took passes from Riqui Puig and Calegari in the...
Sallói, Kinda lead Sporting KC to 2-1 victory over Dallas
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — Dániel Sallói and Gadi Kinda both had a goal and an assist to power Sporting Kansas City to a 2-1 victory over FC Dallas after a lengthy weather delay to begin the match on Wednesday night. Sallói picked up his fourth assist of the season on a goal by...
