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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.
Iraq coach Graham Arnold urges FIFA to postpone his team's World Cup playoff because of Iran war
The Associated Press | Posted March 9 - 5:37 a.m. | Save Story
Iraq head coach Graham Arnold has issued an urgent plea to soccer's international governing body to postpone his team's intercontinental qualifier for the World Cup because of disruptions caused by the escalating Iran war.
Iran soccer team exits Women's Asian Cup and faces the prospect of a return home
The Associated Press | Updated March 8 - 6:05 p.m. | Save Story
Iran's soccer team lost its last group match at the Women's Asian Cup on Sunday and had to contemplate returning home to a country embroiled in war.
Port Vale, Southampton stun Premier League opponents in the FA Cup to advance to quarterfinals
James Robson, Associated Press | Updated March 8 - 12:39 p.m. | Save Story
This season's FA Cup just keeps on delivering shocks.
Youth, served: Real Salt Lake pulls past Atlanta United to keep fast start
Sean Walker, KSL | Posted March 7 - 8:26 p.m. | Save Story
Aiden Hezarkhani scored a goal for the second-straight week, rookie Sergi Solans added his first professional, and Real Salt Lake served its youth again en route to a 3-2 road win over Atlanta United.
Wrexham leads twice and takes Chelsea to extra time before losing 4-2 in the FA Cup
James Robson, Associated Press | Updated March 7 - 3:02 p.m. | Save Story
Against the world champion, Wrexham came agonizingly close to another spectacular plot twist.
Female coach Sabrina Wittmann blazing a lonely trail in men's soccer in Germany
CiarÁn Fahey, Associated Press | Posted March 7 - 9:53 a.m. | Save Story
As the first and only woman to be appointed head coach of a men's professional soccer team in Germany, Sabrina Wittmann faces more pressure and scrutiny than most of her counterparts.
Spanish soccer team desperately seeking Madonna and her 36-year-old shirt
The Associated Press | Updated March 6 - 4:57 p.m. | Save Story
Spanish soccer team Celta Vigo is desperately seeking Madonna as it goes in search of a 36-year-old soccer shirt the pop star wore during a 1990 concert at its Balaidos stadium.
Robertson and Salah shine as Liverpool hits back to beat Wolves and reach FA Cup quarterfinals
The Associated Press | Posted March 6 - 3:46 p.m. | Save Story
Andy Robertson scored for only the second time this season and set up Mohamed Salah for another goal as Liverpool beat Wolverhampton 3-1 on Friday to move into the quarterfinals of the FA Cup.
Napoli beats Torino 2-1 to extend unbeaten home run and close gap on second-place AC Milan
The Associated Press | Posted March 6 - 3:17 p.m. | Save Story
Napoli beat Torino 2-1 on Friday to close the gap on second-place AC Milan to one point and maintain its record as the only team still unbeaten at home in Serie A this season.
Messi has long steered clear of politics. Does his visit to Trump's White House mark a change?
DÉbora Rey And Mallika Sen, Associated Press | Posted March 6 - 12:40 p.m. | Save Story
Assisted by a glittering, pink soccer ball, Lionel Messi crossed yet another frontier with his visit to the White House.
Mexican president visits Jalisco to ease concerns over violence ahead of FIFA World Cup
The Associated Press | Posted March 6 - 10:14 a.m. | Save Story
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum visited the western state of Jalisco on Friday to address growing security concerns ahead of the upcoming FIFA World Cup following a wave of violence in the region.
From silence to song: Iran team's anthem shift in Australia at soccer's Women's Asian Cup
The Associated Press | Posted March 5 - 4:21 a.m. | Save Story
The Iran women's soccer team sang and saluted as its national anthem played ahead of the Women's Asian Cup contest against Australia on Thursday, a contrast to the silence before its opening game.
War-hit Qatar still plans to host Argentina-Spain game with Messi and Yamal for UEFA
The Associated Press | Posted March 5 - 3:19 a.m. | Save Story
UEFA still plans for Qatar to stage the Argentina vs. Spain game known as Finalissima this month even as the emirate is targeted by Iranian missiles in the widening Middle East war started by Israel and the United States.
Sentnor scores in 1-0 USWNT victory over Canada in the SheBelieves Cup
The Associated Press | Posted March 4 - 7:49 p.m. | Save Story
Ally Sentnor scored in the 55th minute and the United States beat Canada 1-0 on Wednesday in the SheBelieves Cup tournament, the Americans' seventh straight shutout.
Iraq facing World Cup playoff difficulties as Iran war closes embassies and airspace
The Associated Press | Updated March 4 - 7:46 p.m. | Save Story
Iraq's hopes of World Cup qualification are being impacted by the Iran war because players cannot secure visas for the playoff tournament in Mexico and the team's coach is stranded in the United Arab Emirates.
Wrexham to play Liverpool at Yankee Stadium as part of summer tour
The Associated Press | Posted March 4 - 2:05 p.m. | Save Story
Wrexham will play Liverpool in a friendly match at Yankee Stadium as part of its East Coast tour this summer, and by that time the fast-rising Welsh club will know if it has reached the Premier League.
Iran player Sara Didar holds back tears responding to a war-related question at Women's Asian Cup
The Associated Press | Posted March 4 - 7:42 a.m. | Save Story
Sara Didar choked back tears as she shared the concerns of the Iranian soccer team for their families and loved ones at home amid the war while they're in Australia contesting the Women's Asian Cup.
