Tag: Soccer
French soccer league asks gov’t for financial rescue plan
PARIS — The French soccer league will ask the government to set up a financial rescue plan amid huge revenue losses caused by the...
Austin FC signs Argentina’s Pochettino as designated player
AUSTIN, Texas — Attacking midfielder Tomas Pochettino has signed with Austin as the Major League Soccer expansion club's second designated player.
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Jorge Almirón resigns as coach of Spanish club Elche
MADRID — Argentine coach Jorge Almirón has stepped down as coach of Spanish club Elche.
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Leicester held 0-0 at Wolves in Premier League
WOLVERHAMPTON, England — Leicester missed the chance to move level with Manchester United after being held 0-0 at Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Premier League...
American forward Llanez returns to US from Heerenveen
American forward Ulysses Llanez has returned to the United States from the Netherlands “due to private circumstances,” his Dutch club Heerenveen of the Eredivisie...
High school group relaxes soccer rules on religious headwear
INDIANAPOLIS — The National Federation of State High School Associations announced Thursday that it will no longer require state approval to allow soccer players...
Burnley end winless streak with easy victory at Palace
LONDON — Burnley returned to winning ways in style after a quick start proved key to beating Crystal Palace 3-0 in the English Premier...
Tuchel revival continues, Chelsea beats Sheffield United 2-1
SHEFFIELD, England — Jorginho scored from a penalty to give Chelsea a 2-1 victory at Sheffield United on Sunday, extending the team's revival under...
MATCHDAY: Manchester City takes winning streak to Swansea
A look at what’s happening in European soccer on Wednesday:
ENGLAND
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UAE sheikh’s investment in Israeli soccer club put on hold
JERUSALEM — Plans for an Emirati sheikh to purchase a 50% ownership stake in Israel's famed and controversial Beitar Jerusalem soccer club have been...

