Napoli coach Spalletti on verge of biggest moment of career
Luciano Spalletti spent several years working as a coach in Udine, and it’s in the same northern Italian city where he is now poised to reach...
Players urge Canada Soccer members to vote for leadership change at annual meeting
The Canadian men’s and women’s soccer teams are urging change in Canada Soccer’s leadership at the governing body’s annual meeting this week in Saint John, N.B....
Arsenal says fan arrested for shining laser at Mudryk’s face
LONDON (AP) — A soccer fan has been arrested for shining a laser into the face of Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk during a game against Arsenal...
Leeds hires Sam Allardyce as manager after firing Gracia
LEEDS, England (AP) — Sam Allardyce made an unlikely return to the Premier League on Wednesday when the 68-year-old former England coach was hired by Leeds...
Fulham defender Tim Ream set for surgery on broken arm
LONDON (AP) — Fulham defender Tim Ream is scheduled to have surgery on his fractured right arm on Wednesday, the Premier League club said. The United...
Interim president Charmaine Crooks faces one challenger in Canada Soccer election
Interim president Charmaine Crooks will face former Canada Soccer vice-president Rob Newman for the top elected job at the governing body’s annual meeting this week in...
Valencia held by Rayo, stays near relegation zone in Spain
MADRID (AP) — Valencia couldn’t manage more than a 1-1 draw at home against Rayo Vallecano on Monday, remaining near the relegation zone in the Spanish...
Barcelona asks for Tebas’ resignation after newspaper report
MADRID (AP) — The attacks and accusations between Barcelona and Spanish league president Javier Tebas are far from over. The latest spat on Monday was the...
Last-place Stuttgart fires Labbadia as coach, hires Hoeness
STUTTGART, Germany (AP) — Stuttgart fired Bruno Labbadia as coach and appointed former Hoffenheim coach Sebastian Hoeneß in his place Monday. Stuttgart said Hoeneß signed a...
Close title race exposing tensions at Bayern Munich
BERLIN (AP) — Bayern Munich is back on top of the Bundesliga after beating main rival Borussia Dortmund but the closest title race in years is...