BIRMINGHAM, England – Young Boys manager Gerardo Seoane apologised after the Swiss club’s supporters were involved in violent incidents during Thursday’s 2-1 Europa League loss against Aston Villa, a match halted briefly following clashes in the away section. The tie was paused for around five minutes in the first half after objects were thrown…

Athletic Club winger Nico Williams said he rejected a move to FC Barcelona during the summer transfer window because he wanted to remain close to his family, adding that his decision to renew with the Basque side until 2035 was driven by personal conviction rather than market pressure. The twenty-three-year-old spoke days after facing Barcelona…

The 2025-26 NBA season has only just begun, so it is far too early to confidently predict which team will win the championship next June. But that won’t stop hoops fans from debating that very topic from now until then, so those of a Nuggets persuasion will be wondering whether their team really stands a chance. With arguably the…

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As the 2026 FIFA World Cup approaches, 39 of the 48 participating teams have secured qualification, joining hosts United States, Mexico, and Canada. The remaining nine slots will be decided through UEFA playoffs in March 2026 and interconfederation playoffs across North America, South America, Africa, Asia, and Oceania. Notable qualifiers include…

LONDON – Chelsea ended Barcelona’s 53-match run of scoring in all competitions with a commanding 3-0 win at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday in the UEFA Champions League. The Premier League side scored once in the first half and twice after the interval, while Barcelona finished with 10 men after defender Ronald Araújo was sent off. Barcelona had not…

MANCHESTER, England – Manchester United are preparing major squad changes next summer, with the club prioritising the signing of a top-level central midfielder and exploring options at wing-back, sources told ESPN on Tuesday. The recruitment plan includes multiple targets and is driven by a belief that the squad requires further upgrades despite…

PARIS – Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Vitinha scored a hat-trick in a 5-3 win over Tottenham Hotspur on Wednesday, handing Thomas Frank’s side a second straight defeat despite a spirited performance that twice saw the visitors take the lead. Tottenham arrived in the French capital looking for a reaction after Sunday’s 4-1 loss to…

PARIS – Tottenham manager Thomas Frank said Randal Kolo Muani delivered a glimpse of his potential after the on-loan forward scored twice and provided an assist in Wednesday’s 5-3 Champions League defeat to Paris Saint-Germain. Kolo Muani, 26, joined PSG from Eintracht Frankfurt in a €90 million transfer in 2023 but struggled for form in Paris and…

MADRID – Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso said Wednesday’s 4-3 Champions League victory over Olympiacos was a turning point for the club after a run of three matches without a win raised questions over form and team cohesion. Kylian Mbappé scored four goals, including a rapid seven-minute hat trick, and Vinícius Júnior contributed two assists as…