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Trump discourages Iranian soccer team from attending the World Cup, citing safety concerns
Seung Min Kim And Graham Dunbar, Associated Press | Updated March 12 - 1:48 p.m. | Save Story
President Donald Trump said he did not think it would be "appropriate" for the Iranian soccer team to attend this year's World Cup, co-hosted by the United States, and cited safety concerns as a reason on Thursday while the countries remained embroiled in a war.
FC Barcelona's 100,000-plus members vote for president with club buried under a mountain of debt
Joseph Wilson, Associated Press | Updated March 12 - 11:24 a.m. | Save Story
The small auditorium in a working-class neighborhood of Barcelona is packed with people listening to a middle-aged man in a suit tell them why he deserves their vote. There are campaign posters, a jingle blaring over loudspeakers, television cameras, lots of handshakes and selfies, and, of course, a stump speech full of pledges as well as barbs for the rival candidate.
PWHL to reach national US TV audience with Scripps Sports to broadcast neutral site game in Detroit
John Wawrow, Associated Press | Posted March 12 - 7:00 a.m. | Save Story
The Professional Women's Hockey League is coming to a TV set near you in the United States.
Real Madrid dominates Man City in Champions League, PSG beats Chelsea, Arsenal salvages draw
James Robson, Associated Press | Updated March 11 - 5:20 p.m. | Save Story
Even without a host of Galacticos, Real Madrid was far too strong for Manchester City in the latest Champions League clash of these titans.
Champions League's Cinderella club Bodø/Glimt shines again by beating Sporting Lisbon 3-0
The Associated Press | Updated March 11 - 5:13 p.m. | Save Story
The Champions League's Cinderella club Bodø/Glimt wrote another chapter Wednesday in its fairytale run through the competition.
Iran's sports minister says the country can't take part in the World Cup because of US attacks
The Associated Press | Updated March 11 - 2:15 p.m. | Save Story
Iran's sports and youth minister said it's "not possible" for the country to take part in the World Cup after the United States killed its supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in its ongoing war.
NWSL to award its 18th franchise this year, with team expected to begin play in 2028
Anne M. Peterson, Associated Press | Posted March 11 - 1:56 p.m. | Save Story
The National Women's Soccer League will award its 18th franchise this year, with the team to begin play in 2028, Commissioner Jessica Berman said Wednesday.
Barcelona fan goes to wrong stadium in England and misses Champions League match
The Associated Press | Posted March 11 - 12:52 p.m. | Save Story
A Barcelona fan who planned to attend his team's Champions League game at Newcastle ended up 360 miles away at third-tier Exeter City after going to the wrong stadium.
Most of Iranian women's soccer team left Australia after declining last-minute airport asylum offers
Charlotte Graham-mclay And John Pye, Associated Press | Updated March 11 - 6:48 a.m. | Save Story
The Iranian women's soccer team left Australia without seven squad members after tearful protests of their departure outside Sydney Airport and frantic final efforts inside the terminal by Australian officials, who sought to ensure the women understood they were being offered asylum.
Infantino says he's talked to Trump and was assured that Iran can come to US for World Cup
Tim Reynolds, Associated Press | Updated March 11 - 12:27 a.m. | Save Story
FIFA said Tuesday night that it anticipates Iran's national team will be allowed to come to the United States, even with war going on between the countries, and compete in the World Cup that begins in about three months.
Bayern Munich and Atletico Madrid win big in Champions League, Liverpool loses, Barcelona held
James Robson, Associated Press | Updated March 10 - 5:28 p.m. | Save Story
Bayern Munich and Atletico Madrid took giant strides toward the Champions League quarterfinals with big wins Tuesday. Liverpool and Barcelona still have work to do.
PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi grounded in Qatar amid intensifying Iran war
James Robson, Associated Press | Posted March 10 - 12:50 p.m. | Save Story
Paris Saint-Germain president Nasser Al-Khelaifi has been left stranded in Qatar amid the war in the Middle East.
Australia grants asylum to 5 members of the Iranian women's soccer team
Charlotte Graham-mclay, John Pye And R.j. Rico, Associated Press | Updated March 10 - 7:04 a.m. | Save Story
Australia granted asylum to five members of the Iranian women's soccer team who were visiting the country for a tournament when the Iran war began, a government minister said Tuesday.
Australia grants asylum to 5 members of the Iranian women's soccer team
Charlotte Graham-mclay, John Pye and R.j. Rico, Associated Press | Updated March 10 - 6:51 a.m. | Save Story
Australia has granted asylum to five members of the Iranian women's soccer team who were in the country for a tournament when the Iran war began.
West Ham beat Brentford in shootout to set up FA Cup quarterfinal with Leeds
The Associated Press | Posted March 9 - 4:54 p.m. | Save Story
West Ham will face Leeds United in the FA Cup quarterfinals after beating Brentford 5-3 in a penalty shootout following a 2-2 draw after 90 minutes and extra time on Monday.
Marušić goal in stoppage time gives Lazio win over Sassuolo
The Associated Press | Posted March 9 - 4:09 p.m. | Save Story
A stoppage time goal from Adam Marušić gave Lazio a 2-1 win over Sassuolo and snapped its four-game winless streak in Serie A on Monday.
World Cup chief operating officer says tournament is 'too big' to be postponed amid global turmoil
Stephen Hawkins, Associated Press | Posted March 9 - 3:05 p.m. | Save Story
FIFA's World Cup chief operating officer says the tournament is "too big" to be postponed because of global turmoil caused by the U.S. and Israeli war against Iran.
23 red cards and police intervention as mass brawl mars end of title match in Brazil
The Associated Press | Posted March 9 - 8:33 a.m. | Save Story
Twenty-three players were shown a red card as a lengthy brawl requiring the intervention of military police marred the final seconds of a Brazilian soccer match between Cruzeiro and Atletico Mineiro.
Madrid-Man City, PSG-Chelsea rematches headline Champions League last-16 with newcomer Bodø/Glimt
Graham Dunbar, Associated Press | Posted March 9 - 5:39 a.m. | Save Story
The Champions League round of 16 starts Tuesday with blockbuster rematches, teams ending long absences from this stage and the feelgood story of newcomer Bodø/Glimt.
