David scores 2 as Lille wins to stay two points clear of PSG
PARIS — Canada forward Jonathan David scored two late goals as Lille beat Marseille 2-0 to stay top of the French league on Wednesday.
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Athletic beats Levante, will play in consecutive Copa finals
MADRID — Athletic Bilbao will have a chance to win two Copa del Rey titles in a two-week span next month.
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Man United misfires at Crystal Palace in 3rd straight 0-0
LONDON — Manchester United was held 0-0 by Crystal Palace in the Premier League on Tuesday for a third straight goalless draw in all...
Sounders bring back forward Fredy Montero on 1-year deal
SEATTLE — Forward Fredy Montero is returning to the Seattle Sounders nearly a decade after he last played for the club.
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Spanish league chief not expecting big signings this summer
MADRID — Spanish league president Javier Tebas is not expecting any blockbuster signings in the next transfer window as Spanish clubs continue to struggle...
Liverpool to play Leipzig in Budapest for a 2nd time
NYON, Switzerland — Liverpool and Leipzig are going to Budapest for a second time in the Champions League round of 16 next week.
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Pelé gets his first COVID-19 shot, urges mask use
SAO PAULO — Pelé received his first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine on Tuesday, calling it an “unforgettable day.”
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EU’s court deals setback to Barcelona, Madrid in tax case
BRUSSELS — The European Union's top court dealt a blow to Barcelona, Real Madrid and two other Spanish soccer clubs on Thursday by upholding...
Dragan Stojkovic hired as Serbia national team coach
BELGRADE, Serbia — Dragan Stojkovic was hired Wednesday as coach of Serbia’s national soccer team, three weeks before the squad's first qualifying match for...
FIFA tours Africa, aims to hold sway in soccer election
GENEVA — As the head of African soccer battles in court this week to stay on the ballot for re-election, FIFA president Gianni Infantino...
