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Host Morocco and South Africa join Egypt in Africa Cup knockout stage as Salah gets a rest
CiarÁn Fahey, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 29 - 5:28 p.m. | Save Story
Host nation Morocco and South Africa advanced to the Africa Cup of Nations' knockout stage on Monday, when Egypt star Mohamed Salah got a rest with his team already through.
First-half blitz sends Roma into top four of Serie A with 3-1 win over Genoa
The Associated Press | Posted Dec. 29 - 3:08 p.m. | Save Story
Roma scored three times in a one-sided first half to beat Genoa 3-1 on Monday and move into fourth place in Serie A.
150 million World Cup ticket requests received by FIFA, Infantino says
Karan Prashant Saxena and Chiranjit Ojha, Reuters | Posted Dec. 29 - 1:03 p.m. | Save Story
FIFA President Gianni Infantino defended the ticket prices for next year's World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico, citing heavy demand for them and the revenue generated for the sport around the world.
Pulisic ends 2025 with AC Milan goal. He's hoping for more with US at home World Cup in 2026
Andrew Dampf, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 28 - 2:48 p.m. | Save Story
in a campaign that will conclude with a home World Cup for the United States.
Arsenal stays top as Man City and Aston Villa apply the pressure and Liverpool resurgence continues
James Robson, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 27 - 1:05 p.m. | Save Story
Arsenal resisted a late fightback from Brighton on Saturday to keep hold of first place in the Premier League, but Manchester City and Aston Villa are in hot pursuit.
Patrick Dorgu's first Manchester United goal brings festive cheer after 1-0 win over Newcastle
The Associated Press | Posted Dec. 26 - 3:40 p.m. | Save Story
Patrick Dorgu scored his first goal for Manchester United as his team defeated Newcastle 1-0 in a pulsating Premier League match on Friday.
John Robertson, two-time European Cup winner with Nottingham Forest, dies at 72
The Associated Press | Updated Dec. 25 - 8:29 a.m. | Save Story
John Robertson, a former Scotland winger who won the European Cup twice with Nottingham Forest and scored the only goal in the 1980 final, has died. He was 72.
Ivory Coast starts Africa Cup title defense with a win as proud dad Zidane sees Algeria beat Sudan
CiarÁn Fahey, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 24 - 3:13 p.m. | Save Story
Ivory Coast got its Africa Cup of Nations title defense off to a winning start and France great Zinedine Zidane watched his goalkeeper son's safe hands as Algeria also started its campaign with a victory Wednesday.
US defender Chris Richards optimistic about quick Palace return after foot injury
The Associated Press | Updated Dec. 24 - 10:04 a.m. | Save Story
United States defender Chris Richards said it "won't be long" until he's back for Crystal Palace.
Amorim says Fernandes to miss United game against Newcastle but appears optimistic
The Associated Press | Updated Dec. 24 - 8:14 a.m. | Save Story
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim appeared optimistic about the injuries to Bruno Fernandes and Kobbie Mainoo though he confirmed both midfielders will miss Friday's Premier League game against Newcastle.
Arsenal beats Crystal Palace in penalty shootout to reach League Cup semifinals
The Associated Press | Updated Dec. 23 - 4:16 p.m. | Save Story
Arsenal will face Chelsea in the English League Cup semifinals after beating Crystal Palace 8-7 on penalties following a 1-1 draw in normal time Tuesday.
Senegal starts Africa Cup campaign with 3-0 win over Botswana, Nigeria plods past Tanzania 2-1
CiarÁn Fahey, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 23 - 3:41 p.m. | Save Story
The contrast could hardly be greater.
Martha Stewart joins Snoop Dogg as minority owner of Swansea soccer club
The Associated Press | Posted Dec. 23 - 2:55 p.m. | Save Story
Martha Stewart has joined pal Snoop Dogg as a minority owner of Welsh soccer team Swansea.
NWSL creates rule allowing clubs to sign stars such as Trinity Rodman over the salary cap
The Associated Press | Posted Dec. 23 - 2:23 p.m. | Save Story
The National Women's Soccer League has created a rule to give clubs flexibility to sign "high-impact players" to contracts that go over the salary cap.
Jimenez converts another penalty to give Fulham win over Nottingham Forest
The Associated Press | Posted Dec. 22 - 3:22 p.m. | Save Story
A record-equalling first half penalty from Raul Jimenez gave Fulham a 1-0 win over lowly Nottingham Forest in the Premier League on Monday.
Neres doubles gives Napoli the Italian Super Cup with victory over Bologna
The Associated Press | Posted Dec. 22 - 2:11 p.m. | Save Story
David Neres scored in each half for Napoli as the reigning Serie A champion won the Italian Super Cup for a third time on Monday, beating Bologna 2-0 in Saudi Arabia.
Spain ends year as top team in FIFA men's soccer rankings
The Associated Press | Updated Dec. 22 - 8:32 a.m. | Save Story
Spain will end 2025 as the top men's team in the FIFA rankings.
Morocco opens 35th Africa Cup of Nations with 2-0 win over Comoros to delight of fans and royalty
CiarÁn Fahey, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 21 - 5:14 p.m. | Save Story
A spectacular bicycle kick earned royal approval for Ayoub El Kaabi as host Morocco opened the 35th Africa Cup of Nations with a 2-0 win over Comoros on Sunday.
Aston Villa beats Man United 2-1 to seal 10th straight win
James Robson, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 21 - 12:53 p.m. | Save Story
Morgan Rogers scored two brilliant solo goals to down Manchester United 2-1 and keep Aston Villa in the hunt for the Premier League title.
