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Why now was right time for Utah native Taylor Booth to return home to Real Salt Lake

Why now was right time for Utah native Taylor Booth to return home to Real Salt Lake

VideoSean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 11 - 10:31 a.m.  |  Save Story

The 25-year-old midfielder and U.S. youth international returned to his boyhood club on loan from FC Twente in the Dutch Eredivisie, marking a full circle moment on Booth's career.
FIFA bans for life 2 officials for financial wrongdoing when presidents of soccer federations

FIFA bans for life 2 officials for financial wrongdoing when presidents of soccer federations

Graham Dunbar, Associated Press  |  Posted Sept. 11 - 9:46 a.m.  |  Save Story

FIFA judges imposed life bans on two former soccer federation presidents for financial misconduct, including one who stayed in office since being sanctioned in 2011 as part of a notorious election bribery scandal in the Caribbean.
Harry Kane scores in Bayern win as Manchester United victorious on Champions League return

Harry Kane scores in Bayern win as Manchester United victorious on Champions League return

James Ellingworth, Associated Press  |  Updated Sept. 10 - 4:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

Manchester United is back to winning ways in the Champions League, Como made itself at home with a debut win, and Harry Kane can't stop scoring.
Morocco and Spain joust over which will host 2030 World Cup final amid border crisis

Morocco and Spain joust over which will host 2030 World Cup final amid border crisis

Joseph Wilson And Akram Oubachir, Associated Press  |  Posted Sept. 10 - 8:17 a.m.  |  Save Story

with besieged FIFA boss Gianni Infantino hovering backstage.
French soccer federation withdraws support for Infantino's FIFA re-election bid

French soccer federation withdraws support for Infantino's FIFA re-election bid

The Associated Press  |  Posted Sept. 10 - 6:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

The French Football Federation withdrew its support for Gianni Infantino's bid for another term as FIFA president on Thursday after his controversial plan to sell stakes in the World Cup.
Champions League contenders PSG, Barcelona, Arsenal, Liverpool all start with wins

Champions League contenders PSG, Barcelona, Arsenal, Liverpool all start with wins

Graham Dunbar, Associated Press  |  Updated Sept. 9 - 4:38 p.m.  |  Save Story

Six goals for Paris Saint-Germain, five for Barcelona and classically just one for Arsenal as the serious contenders for the Champions League started with wins Wednesday.
Lionel Messi set to become majority shareholder at Spanish second-division club Eldense

Lionel Messi set to become majority shareholder at Spanish second-division club Eldense

The Associated Press  |  Updated Sept. 9 - 9:43 a.m.  |  Save Story

Lionel Messi is set to become the majority shareholder of Spanish second-division club Eldense.
Overmars resigns as Royal Antwerp sports director due to health issues

Overmars resigns as Royal Antwerp sports director due to health issues

The Associated Press  |  Posted Sept. 9 - 5:39 a.m.  |  Save Story

Soccer great Marc Overmars is stepping down as Royal Antwerp's sports director due to health issues.
Real Madrid and Man City kick off with wins as Champions League returns

Real Madrid and Man City kick off with wins as Champions League returns

James Robson, Associated Press  |  Updated Sept. 8 - 5:52 p.m.  |  Save Story

There were goals for Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland; and wins for Real Madrid and Manchester City as the Champions League returned Tuesday for a new season.
Dembélé, Kane and Mbappé headline shortlist for Ballon d'Or, Putellas leads women's contenders

Dembélé, Kane and Mbappé headline shortlist for Ballon d'Or, Putellas leads women's contenders

Samuel Petrequin, Associated Press  |  Updated Sept. 8 - 1:19 p.m.  |  Save Story

Last year's winner Ousmane Dembélé, Harry Kane and Kylian Mbappé are among the top contenders for the men's Ballon d'Or.
European soccer leagues body accuses FIFA of 'abusive conduct' over women's calendar

European soccer leagues body accuses FIFA of 'abusive conduct' over women's calendar

The Associated Press  |  Posted Sept. 8 - 7:41 a.m.  |  Save Story

A group representing many of Europe's major soccer leagues has accused FIFA of "abusive conduct" in how it runs the international calendar for women's competitions after filing an expanded complaint to the European Commission.
Pochettino says US mindset must change, appearing to cite Pulisic absence from 2025 Gold Cup

Pochettino says US mindset must change, appearing to cite Pulisic absence from 2025 Gold Cup

Ronald Blum, Associated Press  |  Updated Sept. 7 - 11:57 a.m.  |  Save Story

U.S. coach Mauricio Pochettino vowed to change the attitude and habits of the American national team as he starts a second term, appearing to refer to star Christian Pulisic's decision to skip the 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup.
Yamal scores twice as Barcelona wins 4th straight game in La Liga, Arsenal beats Chelsea

Yamal scores twice as Barcelona wins 4th straight game in La Liga, Arsenal beats Chelsea

Tales Azzoni, Associated Press  |  Updated Sept. 6 - 5:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

Barcelona stayed perfect in the Spanish league by cruising to a 5-0 win at Valencia on Sunday, with Lamine Yamal scoring another brace for the Catalan club.
Infantino to stand for re-election as FIFA president despite failed World Cup sell-off plan

Infantino to stand for re-election as FIFA president despite failed World Cup sell-off plan

James Robson, Associated Press  |  Updated Sept. 6 - 1:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

FIFA President Gianni Infantino will stand for re-election despite growing calls for him to step down from his position as the head of world soccer's governing body.
Arsenal rallies to 2-1 win against Chelsea and Man United drops more points in the Premier League

Arsenal rallies to 2-1 win against Chelsea and Man United drops more points in the Premier League

James Robson, Associated Press  |  Updated Sept. 6 - 12:59 p.m.  |  Save Story

Arsenal passed the biggest test of its Premier League title defense so far by rallying to a 2-1 win against Chelsea on Sunday.
Martínez leads Inter comeback over Napoli and Musiala returns for Bayern

Martínez leads Inter comeback over Napoli and Musiala returns for Bayern

The Associated Press  |  Updated Sept. 5 - 3:59 p.m.  |  Save Story

Lautaro Martínez struck a second goal in injury time to complete Inter Milan's 3-2 comeback win over title rival Napoli in Serie A on Saturday, while Jamal Musiala returned to the field for Bayern Munich in a scoreless draw with Schalke.
Haaland scores again as Man City maintains perfect start to the Premier League season

Haaland scores again as Man City maintains perfect start to the Premier League season

James Robson, Associated Press  |  Updated Sept. 5 - 12:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

A new-look Manchester City. Same old Erling Haaland.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino declines to address his future while at U20 Women's World Cup

FIFA President Gianni Infantino declines to address his future while at U20 Women's World Cup

The Associated Press  |  Posted Sept. 5 - 9:09 a.m.  |  Save Story

FIFA President Gianni Infantino declined to answer questions about his future as he arrived at the opening of the Under-20 Women's World Cup while under continuing pressure since abandoning his plan to sell off World Cup profits.
Real Madrid and PSG lose their first games in the domestic leagues

Real Madrid and PSG lose their first games in the domestic leagues

The Associated Press  |  Updated Sept. 4 - 4:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain were dealt their first losses in their domestic leagues on Friday when Kylian Mbappé had an injury-time penalty saved in La Liga and PSG coughed up a lead in Ligue 1.
No 'big deal' if Jamal Musiala has another seizure, Bayern coach Kompany says

No 'big deal' if Jamal Musiala has another seizure, Bayern coach Kompany says

The Associated Press  |  Posted Sept. 4 - 4:43 a.m.  |  Save Story

Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany says it wouldn't be "a big deal" if star attacking midfielder Jamal Musiala were to collapse again as he copes with a neurological issue which causes seizures.