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Arsenal embarrassed in penalty-shootout loss to 4th-tier Fleetwood in English League Cup stunner
Steve Douglas, Associated Press | Updated Oct. 27 - 5:52 p.m. | Save Story
Arsenal slumped to one of the biggest upsets in the English League Cup's 66-year history, with the Premier League champion knocked out by fourth-tier Fleetwood Town in a penalty shootout in the last 16 on Tuesday.
Soccer star Kylian Mbappé apologizes for apparent reference to Mao as a 'dictator'
E. Eduardo Castillo, Associated Press | Updated Oct. 27 - 3:16 p.m. | Save Story
Kylian Mbappé has apologized for comments referring to Mao Zedong as a dictator. He said his remarks were ill-judged and hurt many people in China and Chinese communities worldwide. On Tuesday, at least three companies, including Dongpeng and Mengniu, cut ties with the French soccer star. They stated they oppose words and actions that hurt national sentiment. The controversy arose after a video clip showed Mbappé discussing a meme depicting him as Mao. China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and social media platform RedNote also criticized the comments. Mbappé's account on RedNote was banned from accepting new followers.
Kane becomes first Englishman in 25 years to win Ballon d'Or and Putellas wins her third
Ken Maguire, Associated Press | Updated Oct. 26 - 8:04 p.m. | Save Story
Harry Kane became the first Englishman in 25 years to win the Ballon d'Or on Monday thanks to his prolific scoring last season.
PSG goes top of Ligue 1 with win over Lyon while Sevilla returns to winning ways
The Associated Press | Posted Oct. 26 - 4:25 p.m. | Save Story
Paris Saint-Germain returned to the top of Ligue 1 after beating Lyon 2-0 on Monday, while Sevilla snapped a four-game winless run by defeating Osasuna by the same score in La Liga.
Ballon d'Or 'winners' published by mistake hours before men's award
The Associated Press | Posted Oct. 26 - 3:15 p.m. | Save Story
Call it an own goal.
Yamal, Mbappé, Kane and Messi in contention to win the Ballon d'Or. Here's what to know
James Robson, Associated Press | Updated Oct. 26 - 4:29 a.m. | Save Story
The Ballon d'Or winners will be announced on Monday with a new generation of soccer stars, led by Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappé, ready to stamp their name on the trophy that for so long was a personal duel between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.
Man United humbled by Bournemouth to leave Carrick's job under threat, Liverpool beats Brighton
Steve Douglas, Associated Press | Updated Oct. 25 - 5:43 p.m. | Save Story
Michael Carrick patted his chest and gave an apologetic salute to the Manchester United fans who were applauding him, before trudging down the tunnel at the end of another bruising afternoon at Old Trafford.
Yamal misses easy chance for Barcelona and is upstaged by Mbappé as Madrid wins clasico
Joseph Wilson, Associated Press | Posted Oct. 25 - 5:22 p.m. | Save Story
Lamine Yamal dropped to the ground in despair, his hands covering his face.
Man City falls at Aston Villa and Arsenal moves level on top of the Premier League
James Robson, Associated Press | Updated Oct. 24 - 1:15 p.m. | Save Story
Manchester City's perfect start to the Premier League ended in a 2-1 loss at Aston Villa, allowing Arsenal to move level on points atop the standings on Saturday.
Infantino says he's supported by 'vast, vast majority' of soccer ahead of FIFA elections
James Robson, Associated Press | Updated Oct. 24 - 10:28 a.m. | Save Story
FIFA's embattled president Gianni Infantino said he has the backing of the "vast, vast majority" of soccer despite his failed plan to sell stakes in the World Cup.
Gianni Infantino is endorsed by the Asian Football Confederation for another term as FIFA president
Stephen Wade, Associated Press | Updated Oct. 23 - 5:03 a.m. | Save Story
The Asian Football Confederation has endorsed Gianni Infantino for another term as FIFA president in an apparent turnaround in its stance from two months ago when it criticized the head of soccer's world governing body for a breach of trust.
How Spanish coaches became soccer's hottest commodity
Joseph Wilson, Associated Press | Posted Oct. 23 - 4:01 a.m. | Save Story
Spain's growing influence on world soccer will be on full display at next week's Ballon d'Or gala, the annual award ceremony honoring the sport's top performers.
Bournemouth beats 10-man Milan in Europa League after goalkeeper sent off. Juventus held to draw
Karel Janicek, Associated Press | Posted Oct. 22 - 3:49 p.m. | Save Story
Bournemouth earned the biggest win of its first European campaign by beating 10-man AC Milan 3-0 in the Europa League on Thursday after goalkeeper Mike Maignan was sent off for shoving an opponent in the face during a corner.
Soccer-FIFA opens bidding for 2030 and 2034 World Cup media rights covering US and Puerto Rico
Frank Pingue, Reuters | Updated Oct. 22 - 3:32 p.m. | Save Story
FIFA opened the bidding process for US media rights to the 2030 World Cup on Thursday along with an option to secure the 2034 edition, adding that it has yet to decide whether to keep the controversial hydration breaks introduced this year that opened up additional advertising windows for broadcasters.
Soccer-US to host inaugural Women's Club World Cup in 2028
Reuters | Updated Oct. 22 - 10:58 a.m. | Save Story
The United States will host the inaugural edition of the Women's Club World Cup in January 2028, FIFA said on Thursday, with seven clubs confirmed so far for the 19-team tournament.
Harry Kane has a big night in Bayern Munich's 2-2 draw with Arsenal in the Champions League
Andrew Dampf, Associated Press | Updated Oct. 21 - 3:48 p.m. | Save Story
A goal and an assist from Harry Kane wasn't enough for Bayern Munich to beat Arsenal.
PSG beats Barcelona in Champions League thriller as Liverpool completes rousing comeback
James Ellingworth, Associated Press | Updated Oct. 20 - 4:20 p.m. | Save Story
Paris Saint-Germain was too powerful for even Lamine Yamal's magic as it ended Barcelona's 11-game winning run to top the Champions League table on Tuesday.
Infantino set to take his FIFA reelection campaign to Japan to court Asian soccer federations
Stephen Wade, Associated Press | Updated Oct. 20 - 11:47 a.m. | Save Story
Gianni Infantino's campaign for reelection as FIFA president is set to move this week to Japan and a meeting scheduled for Wednesday with the Asian Football Confederation.
USMNT to cap '26 with Dec. 13 friendly vs. Jamaica
Field Level Media | Posted Oct. 20 - 10:38 a.m. | Save Story
Oct 20 (Field Level Media) - The U.S. men's national team will cap off a successful year with a Dec. 13 friendly against Jamaica in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
