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Ivory Coast starts Africa Cup title defense with a win as proud dad Zidane sees Algeria beat Sudan
CiarÁn Fahey, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 24 - 3:13 p.m. | Save Story
Ivory Coast got its Africa Cup of Nations title defense off to a winning start and France great Zinedine Zidane watched his goalkeeper son's safe hands as Algeria also started its campaign with a victory Wednesday.
US defender Chris Richards optimistic about quick Palace return after foot injury
The Associated Press | Updated Dec. 24 - 10:04 a.m. | Save Story
United States defender Chris Richards said it "won't be long" until he's back for Crystal Palace.
Amorim says Fernandes to miss United game against Newcastle but appears optimistic
The Associated Press | Updated Dec. 24 - 8:14 a.m. | Save Story
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim appeared optimistic about the injuries to Bruno Fernandes and Kobbie Mainoo though he confirmed both midfielders will miss Friday's Premier League game against Newcastle.
Arsenal beats Crystal Palace in penalty shootout to reach League Cup semifinals
The Associated Press | Updated Dec. 23 - 4:16 p.m. | Save Story
Arsenal will face Chelsea in the English League Cup semifinals after beating Crystal Palace 8-7 on penalties following a 1-1 draw in normal time Tuesday.
Senegal starts Africa Cup campaign with 3-0 win over Botswana, Nigeria plods past Tanzania 2-1
CiarÁn Fahey, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 23 - 3:41 p.m. | Save Story
The contrast could hardly be greater.
Martha Stewart joins Snoop Dogg as minority owner of Swansea soccer club
The Associated Press | Posted Dec. 23 - 2:55 p.m. | Save Story
Martha Stewart has joined pal Snoop Dogg as a minority owner of Welsh soccer team Swansea.
NWSL creates rule allowing clubs to sign stars such as Trinity Rodman over the salary cap
The Associated Press | Posted Dec. 23 - 2:23 p.m. | Save Story
The National Women's Soccer League has created a rule to give clubs flexibility to sign "high-impact players" to contracts that go over the salary cap.
Jimenez converts another penalty to give Fulham win over Nottingham Forest
The Associated Press | Posted Dec. 22 - 3:22 p.m. | Save Story
A record-equalling first half penalty from Raul Jimenez gave Fulham a 1-0 win over lowly Nottingham Forest in the Premier League on Monday.
Neres doubles gives Napoli the Italian Super Cup with victory over Bologna
The Associated Press | Posted Dec. 22 - 2:11 p.m. | Save Story
David Neres scored in each half for Napoli as the reigning Serie A champion won the Italian Super Cup for a third time on Monday, beating Bologna 2-0 in Saudi Arabia.
Spain ends year as top team in FIFA men's soccer rankings
The Associated Press | Updated Dec. 22 - 8:32 a.m. | Save Story
Spain will end 2025 as the top men's team in the FIFA rankings.
Morocco opens 35th Africa Cup of Nations with 2-0 win over Comoros to delight of fans and royalty
CiarÁn Fahey, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 21 - 5:14 p.m. | Save Story
A spectacular bicycle kick earned royal approval for Ayoub El Kaabi as host Morocco opened the 35th Africa Cup of Nations with a 2-0 win over Comoros on Sunday.
Aston Villa beats Man United 2-1 to seal 10th straight win
James Robson, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 21 - 12:53 p.m. | Save Story
Morgan Rogers scored two brilliant solo goals to down Manchester United 2-1 and keep Aston Villa in the hunt for the Premier League title.
Arsenal takes top spot for Christmas as Haaland overtakes Ronaldo's Premier League goal tally
Steve Douglas, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 20 - 3:10 p.m. | Save Story
Another double for Erling Haaland, who is motoring along at better than a goal a game.
Bologna beats Inter Milan on penalties to qualify for Italian Super Cup final
The Associated Press | Posted Dec. 19 - 2:45 p.m. | Save Story
Bologna will meet Napoli in next week's Italian Super Cup final after beating Inter Milan 3-2 on penalties following a tight-fought 1-1 draw in Saudi Arabia on Friday.
Ecuadorian police arrest 2 suspects in the armed attack that killed soccer player Pineida
The Associated Press | Posted Dec. 19 - 1:36 p.m. | Save Story
Ecuadorian police have arrested two suspects in the killing of soccer player Mario Pineida, who was shot in an attack this week that also killed his partner and wounded his mother, underscoring the rising violence in the Andean nation.
US midfielder Tyler Adams has torn MCL and will be out for up to three months
The Associated Press | Posted Dec. 19 - 9:50 a.m. | Save Story
United States international Tyler Adams will be out for up to three months after tearing a medial collateral ligament, Bournemouth coach Andoni Iraola said on Friday.
Getafe stunned by second-tier Burgos in Copa del Rey, Athletic and Real Betis advance
Tales Azzoni, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 18 - 4:21 p.m. | Save Story
Getafe became the latest top-division club to be eliminated in the round of 32 of the Copa del Rey, losing 3-1 to second-tier team Burgos on Thursday.
Titleholder Arsenal drawn on path to face Chelsea in Women's Champions League quarterfinals
The Associated Press | Posted Dec. 18 - 6:06 a.m. | Save Story
Titleholder Arsenal must win a quick rematch with OH Leuven for the right to face city rival Chelsea in a Women's Champions League quarterfinal that was drawn on Thursday.
Ecuadorian police say soccer player Mario Pineida has been shot dead in an apparent attack
The Associated Press | Posted Dec. 18 - 1:55 a.m. | Save Story
Ecuadorian police said on Wednesday that Mario Pineida, a 33-year-old Barcelona de Guayaquil defender and former national team player, was shot dead in an apparent attack as violence escalates in the Andean nation.
