Russia giving up top FIFA seat, targets new UEFA position
GENEVA (AP) — Russia is giving up its place on the FIFA Council and proposing its soccer federation president as a new candidate to join the UEFA executive committee, the European soccer body said Thursday.
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FIFA details depths of sexual abuse case in Haitian soccer
GENEVA (AP) — FIFA released details Wednesday of its investigation into systematic sexual abuse of female soccer players in Haiti, saying there were 14 alleged victims of the national federation’s president.
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FIFA files criminal complaint against Blatter over museum
GENEVA (AP) — FIFA has filed a criminal complaint against former president Sepp Blatter over the finances of its loss-making soccer museum in Zurich.
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Robert Lewandowski wins FIFA award as best men's player
GENEVA (AP) — Robert Lewandowski won the biggest individual prize of his career Thursday, showing that a forward not named Messi or Ronaldo can be voted the world’s best soccer player.
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Robert Lewandowski wins FIFA award as best men's player
GENEVA (AP) — Robert Lewandowski won the biggest individual prize of his career Thursday, showing that a forward not named Messi or Ronaldo can be voted the world’s best soccer player.
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Russia can't use its name and flag at the next 2 Olympics
GENEVA (AP) — Russia will not be able to use its name, flag and anthem at the next two Olympics or at any world championships for the next two years after a ruling Thursday by the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
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Russia banned from using its name, flag at next 2 Olympics
GENEVA (AP) — Russia was banned Thursday from using its name, flag and anthem at the next two Olympics or at any world championships for the next two years.
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Russia awaits ruling on Olympic ban for flag, anthem
GENEVA (AP) — Russia will find out Thursday if its name, flag and anthem will be banned from the next two Olympics and all world championships for up to four years because of state-backed doping.
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After TV deal collapse, French soccer clubs face uncertainty
PARIS (AP) — The collapse of French soccer’s main broadcast rights deal has disrupted teams' financial plans in already pandemic-hit season just before the global transfer window reopens in January.
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Prosecutor urges case against FIFA president for private jet
GENEVA (AP) — A special prosecutor in Switzerland recommends a criminal investigation is opened against FIFA President Gianni Infantino for using a private jet in 2017.
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Champions League brings unity to Paris, relief in Madrid
The last night of the Champions League group stage began with a display of players united against racism for a second straight evening in Paris.
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European leagues group says there's room for more CL games
GENEVA (AP) — An expanded Champions League format with four extra games per team can be made to fit in soccer’s congested calendar, the head of Europe’s domestic leagues group said Wednesday.
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Champions League brings unity to Paris, relief in Madrid
The last night of the Champions League group stage began with a display of players united against racism for a second straight evening in Paris.
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European leagues group says there's room for more CL games
GENEVA (AP) — An expanded Champions League format with four extra games per team can be made to fit in soccer’s congested calendar, the head of Europe’s domestic leagues group said Wednesday.
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Tirana to host 1st Europa Conference League final in 2022
GENEVA (AP) — The national soccer stadium in Albania was chosen Thursday to host the first final of a new European club competition.
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Tirana to host 1st Europa Conference League final in 2022
GENEVA (AP) — The national soccer stadium in Albania was chosen Thursday to host the first final of a new European club competition.
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Goals galore for Ronaldo, Giroud, Neymar in Champions League
Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 750th career goal. Olivier Giroud put on a four-goal masterclass. Neymar got the goals that mattered most to leave Manchester United facing a possible Champions League exit.
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Goals galore for Ronaldo, Giroud, Neymar in Champions League
Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 750th career goal. Olivier Giroud put on a four-goal masterclass. Neymar got the goals that mattered most to leave Manchester United facing a possible Champions League exit.
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Champions League newcomers struggle to break into the elite
GENEVA (AP) — In a season of few Champions League wins or points for teams trying to break into the elite, two newcomers get a rare chance Wednesday.
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Champions League newcomers struggle to break into the elite
GENEVA (AP) — In a season of few Champions League wins or points for teams trying to break into the elite, two newcomers get a rare chance Wednesday.
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Blatter, Platini now suspected of fraud in 5-year FIFA case
GENEVA (AP) — Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini are facing a more serious charge of fraud after Swiss federal prosecutors this week intensified a five-year investigation into the pair’s past dealings at FIFA.
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Bayern, Man City win to advance to Champions League last-16
After the Champions League paused to pay tribute to Diego Maradona, defending champion Bayern Munich and Manchester City won on Wednesday to advance to the knockout rounds.
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Bayern, Man City win to advance to Champions League last-16
After the Champions League paused to pay tribute to Diego Maradona, defending champion Bayern Munich and Manchester City won on Wednesday to advance to the knockout rounds.
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Banned African soccer president promises appeal against FIFA
GENEVA (AP) — The president of African soccer who was
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African soccer president Ahmad banned for 5 years by FIFA
GENEVA (AP) — African soccer's troubled era under confederation president Ahmad Ahmad ended Monday when FIFA banned him from the sport for five years for financial misconduct.
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FIFA bans Haitian soccer president for life for sexual abuse
GENEVA (AP) — Haitian soccer federation president Yves Jean-Bart was banned from the sport for life on Friday following accusations of systematic sexual abuse of female players.
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FIFA bans Haitian soccer president for life for sexual abuse
GENEVA (AP) — Haitian soccer federation president Yves Jean-Bart was banned from the sport for life on Friday following accusations of systematic sexual abuse of female players.
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National team soccer defies pandemic, fuels clubs tensions
GENEVA (AP) — Amid a coronavirus spike across Europe, the international soccer break proved to be a notable success for national teams.
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New FIFA rules to protect female players' maternity rights
GENEVA (AP) — Female soccer players should soon get their maternity rights protected under new employment rules announced Thursday by FIFA.
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Host Italy, Belgium advance to stellar Nations League finals
Italy earned the right to host a star-filled Nations League finals that will feature the current No. 1-ranked team and three of the past four World Cup champions.
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Ramos causes missed spot kick drama on record-setting night
GENEVA (AP) — A World Cup winner, European champion with Spain and Real Madrid, and expert penalty taker, Sergio Ramos had scored from his last 25 spot kicks.
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Ramos causes missed spot kick drama on record-setting night
GENEVA (AP) — A World Cup winner, European champion with Spain and Real Madrid, and expert penalty taker, Sergio Ramos had scored from his last 25 spot kicks.
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Ramos causes missed spot kick drama on record-setting night
GENEVA (AP) — A World Cup winner, European champion with Spain and Real Madrid, and expert penalty taker, Sergio Ramos had scored from his last 25 spot kicks.
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Scottish soccer team gives gift of a party to Euro 2020
GENEVA (AP) — Back in a major soccer tournament for the first time since 1998, the Scottish national team
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Scottish soccer team gives gift of a party to Euro 2020
GENEVA (AP) — Back in a major soccer tournament for the first time since 1998, the Scottish national team
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Scotland, Hungary, Slovakia, North Macedonia go to Euro 2020
Scotland gave up a 90th-minute equalizer before winning a tense penalty shootout to reach its first major tournament in 22 years. Hungary scored two late goals to beat Iceland 2-1. Slovakia also lost its lead late but scored an extra-time winner.
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Scotland, Hungary, Slovakia, North Macedonia go to Euro 2020
Scotland gave up a 90th-minute equalizer before winning a tense penalty shootout to reach its first major tournament in 22 years. Hungary scored two late goals to beat Iceland 2-1. Slovakia also lost its lead late but scored an extra-time winner.
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Hungary stuns Iceland, joins North Macedonia at Euro 2020
Two late goals sent Hungary to the European Championship on Thursday by stunning Euro 2016 upstart Iceland 2-1 in the playoffs.
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FIFA aims to regulate soccer agents, shine light on fees
GENEVA (AP) — Aiming to open player agents to more scrutiny, FIFA said Thursday it wants to publish lists of their clients and how they earn fees that were worth $650 million last year.
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FIFA aims to regulate soccer agents, shine light on fees
GENEVA (AP) — Aiming to open player agents to more scrutiny, FIFA said Thursday it wants to publish lists of their clients and how they earn fees that were worth $650 million last year.
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Man United and PSG slump, Germany soars in Champions League
As two of the wealthiest and proudest clubs in Europe, Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain expect to be contenders to win the Champions League.
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Man United and PSG slump, Germany soars in Champions League
As two of the wealthiest and proudest clubs in Europe, Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain expect to be contenders to win the Champions League.
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Russia's reputation, Olympic status on trial for doping
GENEVA (AP) — Russia’s status as an Olympic team, and its reputation as a serial cheater in international sports, goes on trial next week in more legal fallout from the country's state-backed doping saga.
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Messi, Barcelona ease past Juventus; Chelsea, Man U cruise
There was no Cristiano Ronaldo on the field and no fans in the stands to see Barcelona and Lionel Messi beat Juventus 2-0 away in the Champions League on Wednesday.
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Messi, Barcelona ease past Juventus; Chelsea, Man U cruise
There was no Cristiano Ronaldo on the field and no fans in the stands to see Barcelona and Lionel Messi beat Juventus 2-0 away in the Champions League on Wednesday.
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Outgoing Barcelona president discloses Super League plan
The potential launch of a European Super League was given credence Tuesday when Barcelona’s outgoing president revealed that the club had given its initial approval to a new competition.
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Outgoing Barcelona president discloses Super League plan
The potential launch of a European Super League was given credence Tuesday when Barcelona’s outgoing president revealed that the club had given its initial approval to a new competition.
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Real Madrid beaten again, Bayern surges in Champions League
GENEVA (AP) — Real Madrid couldn't halt its losing streak in the Champions League, and no one seems able to stop Bayern Munich's winning run.
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Real Madrid beaten again, Bayern surges in Champions League
GENEVA (AP) — Real Madrid couldn't halt its losing streak in the Champions League, and no one seems able to stop Bayern Munich's winning run.
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UEFA referee official steps aside in Czech match-fixing case
GENEVA (AP) — A member of UEFA’s referees committee stepped aside from her work because her husband is a suspect in a match-fixing investigation, the European soccer body said Wednesday.
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Euro 2020 not at risk from UEFA block on Azerbaijan hosting
GENEVA (AP) — UEFA will keep planning for European Championship games in Azerbaijan next year despite deciding Tuesday the country cannot host its competitions “until further notice” during conflict with neighboring Armenia.
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Euro 2020 not at risk from UEFA block on Azerbaijan hosting
GENEVA (AP) — UEFA will keep planning for European Championship games in Azerbaijan next year despite deciding Tuesday the country cannot host its competitions “until further notice” during conflict with neighboring Armenia.
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Back in Champions League, Ferencváros aims to revive history
GENEVA (AP) — Back in the Champions League after a 25-year gap, Ferencváros aims to revive its even longer European history while facing Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.
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Olympic leaders back IOC's Tokyo stance after rare criticism
GENEVA (AP) — Regional Olympic officials are rallying around the IOC and have backed its stance on opening the Tokyo Games as scheduled, as direct criticism from gold medalist athletes built amid the coronavirus outbreak.
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Olympic leaders back IOC's Tokyo stance after rare criticism
GENEVA (AP) — Regional Olympic officials are rallying around the IOC and have backed its stance on opening the Tokyo Games as scheduled, as direct criticism from gold medalist athletes built amid the coronavirus outbreak.
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Olympic leaders back IOC's Tokyo stance after rare criticism
GENEVA (AP) — Regional Olympic officials are rallying around the IOC and have backed its stance on opening the Tokyo Games as scheduled, as direct criticism from gold medalist athletes built amid the coronavirus outbreak.
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Tentacles of Olympic cancellation would reach around globe
TOKYO (AP) — The tentacles of canceling the Tokyo Olympics — or postponing or staging it in empty venues — would reach into every corner of the globe, much like the spreading virus that now imperils the opening ceremony on July 24.
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Tentacles of Olympic cancellation would reach around globe
TOKYO (AP) — The tentacles of canceling the Tokyo Olympics — or postponing or staging it in empty venues — would reach into every corner of the globe, much like the spreading virus that now imperils the opening ceremony on July 24.
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Tentacles of Olympic cancellation would reach around globe
TOKYO (AP) — The tentacles of canceling the Tokyo Olympics — or postponing or staging it in empty venues — would reach into every corner of the globe, much like the spreading virus that now imperils the opening ceremony on July 24.
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