Squads, not stars, could define J. League's 2020 season
In its chosen hashtag for the season (#2020の主役は誰だ), the J. League literally asks "who will play the lead role in 2020?" That's never exactly been an easy question to ask, but ...
Atletico Madrid's defense was back at its best on Tuesday, too good even for the European champions. Atletico scored early and then defended superbly to beat Liverpool 1-0 in the first ...
A late goal from Leandro gave FC Tokyo a 1-0 win Tuesday over Australian side Perth Glory in the Asian Champions League. Following a 1-1 draw away to Ulsan Hyundai in ...
Jurgen Klopp rooting for Lazio to end 20-year wait for Serie A title
Lazio has an illustrious backer in its bid to end a 20-year wait for the Serie A title. Liverpool coach Jurgen Klopp is cheering on the team, which includes two of his former players. Defender Lucas Leiva played at Liverpool and forward Ciro Immobile worked ...
Manchester United ignites race for Champions League by beating Chelsea
Manchester United threw the race for the final Champions League qualification spots in the Premier League open by beating fourth-place Chelsea 2-0 thanks to headers by Anthony Martial and Harry Maguire on Monday. With 12 games remaining, seven points separate Chelsea and 11th-place Burnley, with ...
Porto teammates appear to stop Moussa Marega from leaving after racist abuse
FC Porto striker Moussa Marega, who tried to walk off the field after being the target of racist abuse from fans, faced apparent attempts Sunday by his own teammates and opposition players to prevent him from leaving. Marega, who is black and plays for Mali, ...
New Japanese women's soccer league to require female executives at each club
Teams taking part in Japan's new women's professional soccer league, that is scheduled to begin play in 2021, will be required to have at least one female executive, sources knowledgeable about the plan said Friday. The Japan Football Association last year decided to create the ...
Scandal-hit Man City facing uncertain future
Manchester City is now a tainted champion. A club transformed by lavish investment, in part to promote the emirate of Abu Dhabi on the world stage, is damaged by deceptions in the pursuit of glory on the soccer field. Cut through all the raging against the ...
UEFA hands Manchester City two-season ban from Champions League
English Premier League champion Manchester City was banned from the Champions League for two seasons by UEFA on Friday for "serious breaches" of spending rules and failing to cooperate with investigators in a seismic ruling against one of world soccer's wealthiest clubs. The Abu Dhabi-owned ...
Wolves held at home by Foxes in scoreless draw after VAR rules out goal
The Wolverhampton Wanderers had a goal controversially ruled out by VAR as they were held to a 0-0 draw at home to Leicester City, which finished with 10 men, in the Premier League on Friday. The result leaves Leicester in third place on 50 points, ...
J. League reaffirms commitment to safety for fans, players as new season approaches
After a record-setting 2019 season that saw larger crowds than ever attending games from Hokkaido to Okinawa, the J. League is committed to keeping both its fans and players safe. Following a similar request to reporters covering last weekend's Super Cup at Saitama Stadium, media ...
Pele sought to reassure fans on Thursday that he was doing fine, after his son alluded to depression and said the aging star now barely leaves home. "Thanks for your prayers and your worry. I am doing fine. I will be 80 this year," Pele, ...
