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FIFA says it has received more than 500 million ticket requests for 2026 World Cup

FIFA says it has received more than 500 million ticket requests for 2026 World Cup

The Associated Press  |  Posted Jan. 14 - 4:26 p.m.  |  Save Story

FIFA said Wednesday it has received more than 500 million ticket requests for this year's World Cup.
Manchester City lands US midfielder Sam Coffey to bolster WSL title bid

Manchester City lands US midfielder Sam Coffey to bolster WSL title bid

The Associated Press  |  Updated Jan. 14 - 11:52 a.m.  |  Save Story

United States midfielder Sam Coffey joined Manchester City from the Portland Thorns on Wednesday, signing a 3 1/2-year contract.
UK government urges police official to quit over ban of Maccabi Tel Aviv soccer fans

UK government urges police official to quit over ban of Maccabi Tel Aviv soccer fans

Pan Pylas, Associated Press  |  Updated Jan. 14 - 10:39 a.m.  |  Save Story

The U.K.'s home secretary on Wednesday urged the head of one of the country's leading police forces to resign following a report on how fans from Israeli soccer team Maccabi Tel Aviv were banned from a match against Premier League side Aston Villa in Birmingham last year.
Son of Zlatan: Ajax fans could see another Ibrahimović play for their team

Son of Zlatan: Ajax fans could see another Ibrahimović play for their team

The Associated Press  |  Posted Jan. 14 - 4:54 a.m.  |  Save Story

Maximilian Ibrahimović is moving from one club his father used to play for, and going to another.
Manchester United hires former player Michael Carrick as head coach until end of the season

Manchester United hires former player Michael Carrick as head coach until end of the season

James Robson, Associated Press  |  Updated Jan. 13 - 4:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Manchester United has turned to former player Michael Carrick to salvage its imploding season.
Arbeloa says he won't try to be the new Mourinho at Real Madrid

Arbeloa says he won't try to be the new Mourinho at Real Madrid

Tales Azzoni, Associated Press  |  Posted Jan. 13 - 8:54 a.m.  |  Save Story

Álvaro Arbeloa won't try to be the new José Mourinho at Real Madrid.
Timothée Chalamet has surprising wish for a perfect 2026 following Golden Globe win

Timothée Chalamet has surprising wish for a perfect 2026 following Golden Globe win

The Associated Press  |  Updated Jan. 13 - 7:20 a.m.  |  Save Story

After winning his first Golden Globe, Timothée Chalamet said it was a good start to the new year.
Trump travel ban leaves Senegal, Ivory Coast fans in limbo for World Cup

Trump travel ban leaves Senegal, Ivory Coast fans in limbo for World Cup

CiarÁn Fahey, Associated Press  |  Posted Jan. 13 - 4:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

Fans of two of Africa's top soccer nations have had their World Cup plans upended because of a travel ban imposed by the Trump administration.
Szoboszlai the hero and villain as Liverpool overcome Barnsley in engrossing FA Cup match

Szoboszlai the hero and villain as Liverpool overcome Barnsley in engrossing FA Cup match

The Associated Press  |  Updated Jan. 12 - 4:39 p.m.  |  Save Story

Dominik Szoboszlai was hero and villain for Liverpool as the home side broke down a spirited Barnsley 4-1 on Monday to set up a FA Cup fourth round tie against Premier League rival Brighton.
Real Madrid gets rid of Xabi Alonso and promotes B team manager Álvaro Arbeloa

Real Madrid gets rid of Xabi Alonso and promotes B team manager Álvaro Arbeloa

Tales Azzoni, Associated Press  |  Updated Jan. 12 - 3:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

Real Madrid pulled the trigger and replaced Xabi Alonso with B team manager Álvaro Arbeloa on Monday.
Juventus moves into third place after beating Cremonese

Juventus moves into third place after beating Cremonese

The Associated Press  |  Posted Jan. 12 - 3:25 p.m.  |  Save Story

Juventus notched its highest score of the season in a 5-0 demolition of Cremonese that lifted it into third place in Serie A on Monday.
USWNT captain Lindsey Heaps set to join the expansion Denver Summit

USWNT captain Lindsey Heaps set to join the expansion Denver Summit

Anne M. Peterson, Associated Press  |  Posted Jan. 12 - 8:13 a.m.  |  Save Story

Lindsey Heaps is coming home.
Barcelona beats Real Madrid again to win Spanish Super Cup in Saudi Arabia clasico

Barcelona beats Real Madrid again to win Spanish Super Cup in Saudi Arabia clasico

The Associated Press  |  Updated Jan. 11 - 4:17 p.m.  |  Save Story

Raphinha scored twice as Barcelona beat Real Madrid 3-2 on Sunday in the final of the Spanish Super Cup played in Saudi Arabia.
Man United crashes out of FA Cup as club weighs up candidates for interim coach

Man United crashes out of FA Cup as club weighs up candidates for interim coach

James Robson, Associated Press  |  Updated Jan. 11 - 3:52 p.m.  |  Save Story

Managerless Manchester United crashed out of the FA Cup with a 2-1 defeat to Brighton on Sunday.
US international Josh Sargent refused to play in FA Cup game, says Norwich coach

US international Josh Sargent refused to play in FA Cup game, says Norwich coach

The Associated Press  |  Posted Jan. 11 - 12:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

Norwich head coach Philippe Clement says U.S. international Josh Sargent refused to play in Sunday's FA Cup match against Walsall.
US international Ricardo Pepi out 2 months with broken arm but should recover in time for World Cup

US international Ricardo Pepi out 2 months with broken arm but should recover in time for World Cup

The Associated Press  |  Posted Jan. 11 - 8:19 a.m.  |  Save Story

United States international Ricardo Pepi was to be operated on after breaking his right arm during a game with PSV Eindhoven and is expected to be out for two months.
6th-tier Macclesfield upsets FA Cup holder Crystal Palace in huge shock. Man City scores 10

6th-tier Macclesfield upsets FA Cup holder Crystal Palace in huge shock. Man City scores 10

Jerome Pugmire And Steve Douglas, Associated Press  |  Updated Jan. 11 - 2:11 a.m.  |  Save Story

knocked out titleholder Crystal Palace in one of the competition's greatest upsets.
Wrexham knocks out Nottingham Forest on penalties to move into FA Cup fourth round

Wrexham knocks out Nottingham Forest on penalties to move into FA Cup fourth round

The Associated Press  |  Posted Jan. 9 - 4:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

The big guns entered the FA Cup on Friday and one of them was shot down immediately.
At 58, the world's oldest professional soccer player says he is only getting better with age

At 58, the world's oldest professional soccer player says he is only getting better with age

The Associated Press  |  Updated Jan. 9 - 2:53 a.m.  |  Save Story

Kazuyoshi Miura, the Japanese soccer player they call "King Kazu," says he's only getting better with age.
Trinity Rodman is back with the USWNT for the first time since April

Trinity Rodman is back with the USWNT for the first time since April

Anne M. Peterson, Associated Press  |  Updated Jan. 8 - 12:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Trinity Rodman has returned to the U.S. women's team for its annual January training camp and a pair of matches against Paraguay and Chile.