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An aerial view of SoFi Staidum in the weeks leading up to its hosting of the Super Bowl, in January 2022.
SOCCER
Jun 15, 2025

PSG inspired by Los Angeles as it sets out to build new stadium

Paris Saint-Germain is drawing inspiration from the success of new state-of-the-art venues in Los Angeles as the club begins the process of building a new stadium for the team.
Inter Miami's Lionel Messi controls the ball against two Al Ahly defenders during the opening match of the Club World Cup in Miami Gardens, Florida, on Saturday.
SOCCER
Jun 15, 2025

Messi denied late winner in Club World Cup opener

Messi was denied a storybook stoppage-time winner when he saw his curling shot from 20 yards out tipped on to the bar.
Kazuyoshi Miura takes part in a training session for Yokohama FC in Yokohama, Japan on March 21, 2017.
SOCCER
Jun 16, 2025

Japan's 'King Kazu' wants more after first appearance of 40th season

The former international forward, who turned 58 in February, came on as a late substitute in Atletico Suzuka's 2-1 win over YSCC Yokohama on Sunday.
Urawa's Samuel Gustafson (center) celebrates scoring the winning goal against Yokohama FC at Saitama Stadium 2002 on June 1.
SOCCER / J. League
Jun 16, 2025

Urawa Reds ready to take on the Club World Cup's bigger stage

Urawa goalkeeper Shusaku Nishikawa has no doubt that this year’s Club World Cup will offer a much bigger stage.
Goldin Auctions CEO Ken Goldin speaks to a collector in Ikebukuro on Saturday.
MORE SPORTS
Jun 17, 2025

Ken Goldin brings his sports memorabilia from Netflix to Tokyo

Goldin Auctions CEO Ken Goldin brought some high-end sports memorabilia for the public to see on his first trip to Japan.
Urawa goalkeeper Shusaku Nishikawa fails to stop a Maximiliano Meza header during River Plate's 3-1 win at the Club World Cup on Tuesday in Seattle.
SOCCER
Jun 18, 2025

River Plate eases past Urawa at Club World Cup

Under 12,000 fans attended the clash, but those who were there, many traveling from Japan and Argentina, created a vibrant atmosphere at both ends of the stadium.
Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso talks to his players during their match against Al Hilal at the Club World Cup in Miami Gardens on Wednesday.
SOCCER
Jun 19, 2025

Xabi Alonso settles for draw in debut as Real Madrid coach at Club World Cup

It was a disappointing outcome for the Spanish side's large contingent of fans in the impressive crowd of 62,415 at Hard Rock Stadium.
Inter Miami's Lionel Messi takes a free kick in the second half of his team's win over Porto in the Club World Cup in Atlanta on Thursday.
SOCCER
Jun 20, 2025

Lionel Messi scores with stunning free kick as Inter Miami upsets Porto

The Argentine superstar found the top corner of the goal with a second-half strike to clinch a surprise victory for the MLS side.
The Dodgers, coming off a World Series championship in 2024, are a cultural icon in Los Angeles and have a large Latino fan base.
BASEBALL
Jun 21, 2025

Dodgers pledge $1 million to support families impacted by U.S. immigration raids

The Dodgers will partner with the city to get the money to those in "critical need," the team said.
Flamengo defender Danilo celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the Brazilian club's win over Chelsea on Friday in Philadelphia.
SOCCER
Jun 21, 2025

Flamengo fightback stuns Chelsea at Club World Cup

The win built on an impressive record for South American teams so far at the competition.
Inter Milan's Lautaro Martinez (right) heads the ball into the net for the Italian side's first goal while being guarded by Urawa's Danilo Boza during their Club World Cup match on Saturday in Seattle.
SOCCER
Jun 22, 2025

Inter Milan strikes late to beat Urawa Reds at Club World Cup

Ryoma Watanabe got an early opening goal for Urawa Reds, but the Saitama-based club couldn't hang on against the Italian powerhouse.
Manchester City's Claudio Echeverri celebrates with his teammates after scoring against Al-Ain during their match at the Club World Cup in Atlanta on Sunday.
SOCCER
Jun 23, 2025

Manchester City routs Al-Ain to reach Club World Cup knockout stage

City and Juventus meet in their final group match in Orlando on Thursday to decide which progresses to the round of 16 as the group winner.
Seattle Sounders midfielder Albert Rusnak (center) fights for the ball with Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Joao Pedro Goncalves Neves (right) during a FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Group B match in Seattle on Monday.
SOCCER
Jun 24, 2025

PSG beat Seattle to reach knockout stage at Club World Cup

With the result, coupled with Atletico Madrid's 1-0 victory over Botafogo, PSG finished first in Group B with six points from three games.
Chelsea's Liam Delap celebrates after scoring his first goal with the club as part of a 3-0 victory over Esperance on Tuesday in Philadelphia.
SOCCER
Jun 25, 2025

Delap notches first for Chelsea as club eases into Club World Cup last 16

A game played in sweaty conditions at the end of a blisteringly hot day in Philadelphia was decided by two goals in first-half stoppage time.
Urawa's Yusuke Matsuo (right) and Monterrey's Ricardo Chavez vie for the ball during their match at the Club World Cup in Pasadena, California, on Wednesday.
SOCCER
Jun 26, 2025

Urawa allows three first-half goals in loss to Monterrey at Club World Cup

The J. League team lost all three of its matches at the Club World Cup.
Manchester City's Erling Haaland waves to the crowd after his club's win over Juventus at the Club World Cup in Orlando on Thursday.
SOCCER
Jun 27, 2025

Man City and Real Madrid earn victories at Club World Cup

City became the only side win all three of its group matches as it put Juventus to the sword in front of 54,320 at the Camping World Stadium in Orlando.
Chelsea midfielder Pedro Neto celebrates after scoring his team's third goal as the Premier League side moved past Benfica and into the quarterfinals of the Club World Cup on Saturday in Charlotte, North Carolina.
SOCCER
Jun 29, 2025

Chelsea downs Benfica to reach Club World Cup quarters after weather chaos

Christopher Nkunku, Pedro Neto and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall scored in extra time to send Premier League side into a quarterfinal clash against Brazil's Palmeiras.
Fluminense players celebrate after defeating Inter Milan in a Club World Cup last-16 match in Charlotte, North Carolina, on Monday.
SOCCER
Jul 1, 2025

Fluminense stun Inter Milan to reach Club World Cup quarters

Fluminense became the second Brazilian side to make the last eight after Palmeiras had already sealed their quarterfinal spot.
Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe comes onto the pitch after a substitution on Tuesday.
SOCCER
Jul 2, 2025

Mbappe edging closer to full fitness as Real reaches last eight

Mbappe made his long-awaited debut in the tournament as a second-half substitute following a bout of gastroenteritis that sidelined him during the group stage.
Norway's Ada Hegerberg reacts after scoring against Switzerland during Euro 2025 in Basel, Switzerland, on Wednesday.
SOCCER
Jul 3, 2025

Norway rallies for win over Switzerland in first match at Euro 2025

Ada Hegerberg's close-range header and a Julia Stierli own goal, both in the second half, gave Norway all three points.
Liverpool's Diogo Jota reacts after being substituted during a match against Everton in Liverpool, England, on April 2.
SOCCER
Jul 3, 2025

Liverpool forward Diogo Jota dies in car crash in Spain

Jota, who got married on June 28, helped Liverpool win the Premier League last season and also won the FA Cup and League Cup with the Merseyside outfit.
Tributes poured in for Liverpool's Diogo Jota after he and his brother died in a car crash in Spain on Thursday.
SOCCER
Jul 4, 2025

Tributes pour in for Diogo Jota after Liverpool star's shocking death

Jota's last public act as a Liverpool player was taking part in the trophy parade through the city
Arsenal's Takehiro Tomiyasu fights for the ball during a game against Tottenham Hotspur in London in April 2024.
SOCCER
Jul 4, 2025

Arsenal parts ways with defender Tomiyasu after injury-ridden season

The 26-year-old Japan defender suffered multiple knee and calf injuries during his four years with the club.
Chelsea midfielder Cole Palmer (left) celebrates with defender Trevoh Chalobah after scoring his side's first goal of the Club World Cup quarterfinals on Friday.
SOCCER
Jul 5, 2025

Late own goal sends Chelsea past Palmeiras and into semifinals

The win puts the Premier League side one step away from the final, with only Fluminense standing in its way in the semifinals.
Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe scores his team's third goal during its win over Borussia Dortmund at the Club World Cup on Saturday in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
SOCCER
Jul 6, 2025

Mbappe on target as Real Madrid downs Dortmund to reach Club World Cup semis

Mbappe, who did not play during the group stage due to illness, will hope to be at full fitness when Real takes on Paris Saint-Germain, his old club.
France's Sandy Baltimore celebrates after scoring her side's second goal of the match on Saturday in Zurich.
SOCCER
Jul 6, 2025

France makes Euro 2025 statement against holders England

Marie-Antoinette Katoto and Sandy Baltimore netted within three minutes of each other toward the end of the first half to lead the French charge.

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