Soccer
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Japan-North Korea Women’s Olympic Soccer Qualifier Moved to Saudi Arabia
TOKYO (AP) — The first of two Olympic qualifying games between Japan and North Korea in women's socc...
February 21, 2024
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Ratcliffe Secures Minority Stake in Man United and Vows to Lift English Club to Top of World Soccer
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe expressed his desire to lift Manchester...
February 21, 2024
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Arnautovic Strike Gives Inter 1-0 Win over Atletico
MILAN, Italy (Reuters) - A late goal from substitute Marko Arnautovic gave Inter Milan a 1-0 home vi...
February 21, 2024
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Japan Soccer Player Ito Sues Women over Sexual Assault Claim
OSAKA, Feb. 19 (Jiji Press) — Japanese international soccer player Junya Ito and his personal traine...
February 19, 2024
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Klinsmann Fired as Coach of South Korea’s National Soccer Team after Asian Cup Semifinal Loss
Jurgen Klinsmann has been fired as head coach of the South Korean national team after an Asian Cup s...
February 18, 2024
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Brazilian Soccer’s Crisis Deepens after Missing Out on Paris Olympics
SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazilian soccer fans were already in a funk after a year that saw a string of poor...
February 13, 2024
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Japan’s Junya Ito to Start for Reims amid Sexual Assault Probe
Japanese international Junya Ito, accused of sexual assault by two women in Japan, will start Sunday...
February 12, 2024
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Afif’s Hat Trick of Penalties Secures Qatar Back-To-Back Asian Cup Titles after Beating Jordan 3-1
LUSAIL, Qatar (AP) — Akram Afif dropped to his knees. Pretty soon he was being thrown into the air b...
February 11, 2024
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The Star Names Have Exited the Asian Cup and Left the Tournament with an Unexpected Final
DOHA, Qatar (AP) — An Asian Cup that began with stars from across Europe’s top leagues has delivered...
February 10, 2024
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China Cancels Second Friendly with Argentina after Lionel Messi No-Show (Update 1)
Argentina's upcoming friendly in China has been canceled by local authorities, the second Argentine ...
February 10, 2024
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“Messi Plays and Has Chances but Vissel Kobe Beats Inter Miami 4-3 on Penalties in a Friendly “
TOKYO (AP) — After leaving fans disappointed in Hong Kong, Lionel Messi put in a 30-minute appearanc...
February 8, 2024
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Qatar Advances to the Asian Cup Final by Beating Iran 3-2. Host Nation Eyes Back-To-Back Titles
DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Winless and pointless at the World Cup, Qatar is now one game away from back-to-b...
February 8, 2024
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Jordan Reaches First Asian Cup Final after Stunning South Korea 2-0
AL-RAYYAN, Qatar (AP) — Up against one of the pre-tournament favorites, Jordan reached the final of ...
February 7, 2024
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Messi Says He “feels Much Better” and Hopeful of Playing in Tokyo after PR Disaster in Hong Kong
TOKYO (AP) — Look for Lionel Messi to play in Wednesday's friendly in Tokyo with Inter Miami facing ...
February 6, 2024
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2026 World Cup Final will Be Played at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey
The 2026 World Cup final will be played at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, beating out Texas and Cali...
February 5, 2024
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