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Liverpool's Mohamed Salah shoots past two Manchester City players during their match in Manchester, England, on Sunday.
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Feb 24, 2025

Liverpool strikes potentially decisive blow in Premier League title race

Liverpool is now on course to match Manchester United's record of 20 league titles.
Nadeshiko Japan's Momoko Tanikawa controls the ball as Colombia's Marcela Restreop defends during their match at the SheBelieves Cup in Glendale, Arizona, on Sunday.
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Feb 24, 2025

Nadeshiko Japan and U.S. each win to set up clash for SheBelieves Cup title

Japan thumped Colombia 4-1 and the United States beat Australia 2-1 on Sunday to set up a SheBelieves Cup tournament decider between the two favorites.
Nadeshiko Japan celebrates after winning the SheBelieves Cup in San Diego on Wednesday.
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Feb 28, 2025

Nils Nielsen's vision for Nadeshiko Japan comes to life at SheBelieves Cup

The remarkable achievement has brought about a renewed optimism among the fanbase, as Japan seems ready to turn the page after years of perceived underperformance.
Fenerbahce coach Jose Mourinho reacts during a Europa League match against Rangers in Istanbul on Thursday.
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Mar 7, 2025

Fenerbahce coach Jose Mourinho denies racism allegations

Fenerbahce said Mourinho's comments were taken out of context.
Former Greece manager Gus Poyet gestures during a Euro 2024 qualifying match against The Netherlands on Sep. 7, 2023. Poyet is now in charge of South Korea's Jeonbuk Motors.
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Mar 12, 2025

Poyet unleashes on Asian soccer bosses ahead of Sydney tie

The Jeonbuk Motors coach railed against the selection of match officials, the use of VAR and a forced change of venue after Jeonbuk's pitch was ruled sub-par.
Atletico Madrid's Julian Alvarez scores a penalty on Wednesday that was later disallowed after a VAR review.
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Mar 14, 2025

UEFA to discuss rule that disallowed Alvarez penalty

UEFA said the correct decision was made to disallow Julian Alvarez's penalty in Atletico Madrid's Champions League loss to city rivals Real Madrid on Wednesday.
South Korea's Son Heung-min (center) in action against Jordan at Suwon World Cup Stadium on Tuesday.
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Mar 27, 2025

South Korea sports ministry to inspect pitches after Son criticism

The South Koreans have won only one of their four home qualifiers in the current phase, drawing the other three.
Sam Kerr was found not guilty of racially aggravated abuse last month in a case stemming from a 2023 incident.
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Mar 31, 2025

Australia open door for Kerr's return as Matildas captain

Kerr has not played soccer in over a year after suffering an anterior cruciate ligament injury.
Jay Rodriguez (center) scores Wrexham's first goal against Stockport County at the SToK Racecourse in Wrexham, Wales on March 22.
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Apr 1, 2025

Wrexham reaps financial rewards of Hollywood tie-up

The club, which plays in the third tier of the English game, said it generated more than half of its record turnover from outside Europe, primarily North America.
Liverpool's Wataru Endo controls the ball during a match against Newcastle in Liverpool on Feb. 26.
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Apr 10, 2025

Liverpool to face Marinos as part of preseason tour of Asia

Liverpool is embarking on a Asian tour in July that will also take the club to Hong Kong.
Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers (right) battles Paris Saint-Germain's Vitinha (left) during their Champions League match on Tuesday in Birmingham, England.
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Apr 16, 2025

PSG survives Aston Villa scare to reach Champions League semis

Paris Saint-Germain survived a second half onslaught to beat Aston Villa 5-4 on aggregate and reach the Champions League semifinals despite a 3-2 defeat on Tuesday.
Steve Holland helped Marinos reach the quarterfinals of the Asian Champions League Elite, but poor league results led to the end of his tenure with the club.
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Apr 21, 2025

Steve Holland runs out of time at Marinos amid poor results and bad breaks

The 54-year-old was dismissed on April 18 with the club languishing in the lower reaches of the J1 table.
Barcelona defender Jules Kounde (right) celebrates alongside forward Lamine Yamal during the Copa del Rey final in Seville, Spain, on Saturday.
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Apr 27, 2025

Barcelona sinks Real Madrid in extra time to win Copa del Rey title

Barca won a record-extending 32nd Spanish Cup title thanks to a stunning strike from French defender Jules Kounde.
Liverpool fans celebrate the team winning the Premier League outside Anfield stadium in Liverpool, England, on Sunday.
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Apr 29, 2025

Klopp congratulates Liverpool on Premier League triumph

The squad that won a record-equaling 20th league title on Sunday was almost entirely assembled by the German before he left last year.
Frontale players grimace during the final of the Asian Champions League on Saturday in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Kawasaki lost 2-0 against heavily favored Al-Ahli.
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May 4, 2025

Kawasaki can hold its head high after spirited Asian Champions League effort

For Frontale, a 2-0 defeat against a squad worth an estimated $200 million — playing in front of almost 60,000 of its own fans at its home stadium — is nothing to be ashamed of.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino addresses the FIFA Congress in Luque, Paraguay, on Thursday.
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May 16, 2025

Gianni Infantino's late arrival for FIFA Congress triggers backlash from UEFA

The FIFA Congress opened more than two hours later than planned after Infantino's flight landed late in Paraguay.
City midfielder Rodri enters the pitch during the match against Bournemouth at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester on Tuesday.
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May 21, 2025

Rodri returns as Man City closes in on Champions League

Ballon d'Or winner Rodri made his first appearance since September as a substitute after suffering a serious knee injury.
Tokyo Verdy Beleza players celebrate after being crowned WE League champions on Saturday at Ajinomoto Field Nishigaoka in Tokyo.
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May 21, 2025

Tokyo Verdy Beleza hope to stay on top after long-awaited WE League triumph

The storied club earned its first league title of the professional era on the back of a formidable attack and consistent play throughout the year.
Tottenham celebrates after defeating Manchester United in the Europa League final in Bilbao, Spain, on Wednesday.
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May 22, 2025

Spurs beat Manchester United in Europa League final to end trophy drought

Spurs had not won European silverware since 1984.
Paris Saint-Germain is seeking its first Champions League title in Saturday's final, while Inter Milan is bidding to win its fourth.
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May 31, 2025

PSG and Inter Milan set for Champions League final showdown

The match pits an experienced Inter against a PSG team appearing in its second final since the transformative Qatari takeover of the club in 2011.
Paris Saint-Germain players celebrate with the Champions League trophy after defeating Inter Milan in the final on Saturday in Munich.
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Jun 1, 2025

Brilliant PSG demolishes Inter Milan to win first Champions League title

Teenager Desire Doue played a starring role in the win, scoring twice in an astonishing 5-0 victory.
Urawa's supporters cheer before the J. League football match against Fagiano Okayama at Saitama Stadium 2002 on March 8, 2025.
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Jun 10, 2025

With shades of Man Utd, Urawa vows to bring the noise at Club World Cup

While the fallen English giants won't be at the Club World Cup, Urawa Reds will and are set to be roared on in the United States by more than 5,000 followers.
LAFC forward Olivier Giroud vies for the ball against Club America's Miguel Vazquez during a match on May 31 in Los Angeles.
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Jun 13, 2025

Olivier Giroud views Club World Cup as chance to showcase quality of MLS

LAFC is one of three MLS sides entered in the 32-team tournament.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino (left) and former Brazilian player Ronaldo unveil the Club World Cup trophy before the draw in Miami on Dec. 5, 2024.
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Jun 13, 2025

FIFA President Gianni Infantino hails Club World Cup as start of 'new era'

The 32-team competition, featuring clubs from around the world, gets under way with Inter Miami facing Egyptian club Al Ahly at Hard Rock Stadium.
England's Lucy Bronze says its not just players who receive negative comments on social media.
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Jun 19, 2025

England women to avoid 'awful' social media during European Championship

Chelsea forward Lauren James said the abuse never really stops.
Auckland City's Adam Mitchell reacts during his team's match against Bayern Munich in Cincinnati, Ohio, on June 15.
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Jun 20, 2025

Club World Cup is both blessing and curse for amateur club Auckland City

Auckland City lost 10-0 against European giant Bayern Munich at the Club World Cup.
Inter Miami forward Luis Suarez (center) celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Group A match against Palmeiras in Miami on Monday.
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Jun 24, 2025

Messi's Miami and PSG progress to set up Club World Cup reunion

Miami drew 2-2 with Palmeiras to go through second in Group A, after the Brazilian side fought back from two goals down to seal top spot.
Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi attempts a free kick during his club's match against Egypt's Al Ahly on June 14 in Miami.
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Jun 28, 2025

From Messi to Auckland City, magic shining through Club World Cup issues

The Club World Cup's various problems have been well documented, from empty seats to extreme heat. But there has also been plenty to enjoy about the tournament so far.
Inter Miami's Lionel Messi (left) and PSG's Warren Zaire-Emery compete for the ball during their Club World Cup match in Atlanta on Sunday.
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Jun 30, 2025

PSG rolls past Lionel Messi and Inter Miami to reach Club World Cup quarterfinals

Miami had hoped Messi's magic could help it produce an unlikely result against the Argentine star's former club.
Al Hilal head coach Simone Inzaghi speaks during a news conference in Orlando on July 3.
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Jul 4, 2025

New managers making mark at Club World Cup

As the tournament progresses, the early success of these new managerial appointments suggests that fresh ideas and bold decisions can reshape even the most storied teams.

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