Soccer
AC Milan backs fan boycott over ‘excessive’ away ticket prices, warns of retaliation
AC Milan came out firmly in support of its fans protesting against excessive away ticket prices, threatening to retaliate against clubs it believes are unfairly charging Rossoneri supporters.
Infantino set to take his FIFA reelection campaign to Japan to court Asian soccer federations
Gianni Infantino's campaign for reelection as FIFA president is set to move this week to Japan and a meeting scheduled for Wednesday with the Asian Football Confederation.
Soccer clubs Marseille and Lille close shops after vandalism and looting in France protests
The weekend of riots and looting in France did not spare soccer clubs Marseille and Lille.
Man City star Guehi says taking the knee has lost impact after opting against anti-racism gesture
Manchester City defender Marc Guehi believes the gesture of soccer players taking the knee before matches might have lost its impact and wants to see more done in the sport's fight against racism.
PSG-Barcelona match in Champions League to go ahead amid shock over France’s violent unrest
The showpiece Champions League match between Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona will go ahead as planned on Tuesday in the French capital city, the French Interior minister confirmed, despite a weekend of protests marred by violence and looting across the country.
Diego Gomez scores from halfway line for Brighton to revive memories of David Beckham’s famous goal
Diego Gomez did a Beckham.
Blow for PSG as left back Nuno Mendes faces weeks out with injury and will miss Barcelona game
Paris Saint-Germain left back Nuno Mendes faces several weeks out after suffering a tear in his left thigh, the French champion said Sunday.
French soccer ethics body calls on fans to keep politics out of stadiums amid student protests
The ethics body of the French soccer federation is urging fans to stay neutral amid the nationwide student protests that are drawing international attention.
Infantino to chair FIFA Council meeting as critics push to oust him
Gianni Infantino is about to finally sit around the table with his biggest critics who want to oust him as FIFA president.
English soccer’s regulator insists there will be no political pressure in Man City case
The chair of English soccer's regulatory body said Tuesday he would resign if there were any political interference over potential sanctions for Manchester City.
Atletico captain Koke to miss Champions League game vs. Man United after his mother’s death
Atletico Madrid captain Jorge "Koke" Resurreccion will not play in the Champions League game against Manchester United on Tuesday after his mother died.
NBA star Gilgeous-Alexander takes stake in Spanish soccer giant Atletico Madrid
NBA champion Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has joined the ownership group at Atletico Madrid, the Spanish top-flight club said Friday.
US newlyweds tour Croatia after fans photobomb their wedding shoot
It began with a hijacked wedding photo shoot and turned into a very unexpected but exciting trip across the world.
UEFA details qualities of candidate it wants to challenge Infantino and reform FIFA
European soccer body UEFA has detailed the kind of FIFA president it wants to replace Gianni Infantino - "a respected and unifying figure, deeply rooted in football."