UEFA, CONCACAF and the AFC believe that FIFA president Gianni Infantino 's recent plan to sell an interest in the World Cup was a “fundamental breach of trust” with the institutions world soccer 's governing body serves. In an “open letter to the football family” revealed on...
LONDON (AP) — FIFA has issued a statement defending its president, Gianni Infantino, against what it calls a “concerted and ongoing effort” to undermine his leadership of the organization. The statement was released Saturday, Aug. 8, a day after a report by British newspaper The Daily...
European soccer 's governing body has retained its threat to boycott FIFA competitions despite FIFA apologizing for its failed plan to sell stakes in the World Cup. UEFA on Thursday reiterated that it had lost confidence in FIFA president Gianni Infantino and said conditions to withdraw its...
NYON, Switzerland (AP) — European soccer body UEFA has threatened FIFA with legal action over Gianni Infantino’s failed plan to sell a stake in future World Cup profits to private investors, and said any potential evidence should not be destroyed. Infantino’s secretive proposal to raise $4.2...
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Harvey Elliott scored less than a minute after coming on as a late substitute to fire Liverpool to a stunning 1-0 win at Paris Saint-Germain in the first leg of the Champions League round of 16 on Wednesday, March 5. Liverpool's Harvey Elliott scores the opening goal...
Kylian Mbappé scored a hat trick, Erling Haaland stayed on the bench injured and Real Madrid dumped Manchester City out of the Champions League on Wednesday, Feb. 19. Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe celebrates with Real Madrid's Jude Bellingham, right, after scoring his sides third goal during the...
ROME (AP) — Robert Lewandowski joined Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi as the only players in Champions League history with 100 or more goals. But Erling Haaland is on a faster pace than anyone by boosting his total to 46 goals at age 24 on Tuesday, Nov. 26. Barcelona's Robert Lewandowski...
MADRID (AP) — Kylian Mbappé renewed his quest to win a European title by scoring for Real Madrid in his first Champions League match with the club. Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the Champions League opening phase soccer match between Real Madrid and...
DORTMUND (AP) — Niclas Füllkrug scored and Borussia Dortmund earned a 1-0 win over Paris Saint-Germain in the first leg of their Champions League semifinal on Wednesday, May 1. Dortmund's Niclas Fuellkrug celebrates after scoring his side's opening goal during the Champions League semifinal...
MUNICH (AP) — VinÃcius Júnior scored twice for Real Madrid to draw 2-2 at Bayern Munich in the first leg of their Champions League semifinal on Tuesday, April 30. Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior celebrates after scoring his side's opening goal during the Champions League semifinal first...
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Real Madrid weathered the storm, silenced the crowd and ultimately ended Manchester City’s brief hold on the Champions League. Real Madrid players celebrate after winning the Champions League quarterfinal second leg soccer match between Manchester City and Real Madrid...
PARIS (AP) — With his team trailing 2-1 and Paris Saint-Germain pushing hard for another goal, Barcelona coach Xavi Hernández’s substitutions paid off immediately. Barcelona's Raphinha celebrates scoring his side's second goal during the Champions League quarterfinal first leg soccer match...
