Today: October 20, 2026
Today: October 20, 2026

Soccer

Sports|World

PSG takes on Barcelona in Champions League highlight despite French protests

In a test for both teams and the strained French police, Paris Saint-Germain hosts Barcelona in a Champions League showcase against the backdrop of violent unrest across France

Political|Sports

Infantino set to take his FIFA re-election campaign to Japan to court Asian soccer federations

Gianni Infantino’s campaign for re-election as FIFA president moves this week to Japan and a meeting with the Asian Football Confederation

Crime|Sports

No charges filed against driver who killed 2, injured 10 at Kansas sports complex, police say

No charges filed against driver who killed 2, injured 10 at Kansas sports complex, police say

Business|Europe|Political|Sports|World

Soccer clubs Marseille and Lille close shops after vandalism and looting in France protests

Soccer clubs Marseille and Lille report their shops have been vandalized during protests in France

Sports|World

Diego Gomez scores from halfway line for Brighton to revive memories of David Beckham's famous goal

Diego Gomez hit it like Beckham when he scored a goal from the halfway line in the Premier League in Brighton's 5-0 win over Crystal Palace

Entertainment|Health|Sports

Chelsea goalkeeper Martinez says he'll be back playing in a few weeks after a head clash

Argentina goalkeeper Emi Martinez says he will be “back in a few weeks” after undergoing surgery following a clash of heads during Chelsea’s 2-0 win at Everton in the Premier League

Business|Crime|Economy|Europe|Sports

US businessman whose firm invested in European soccer clubs pleads guilty to fraud

An American businessman whose firm invested in several European soccer clubs that struggled under its ownership has pleaded guilty to fraud charges in New York

Political|Sports|World

Defiance or denial? Inside Manchester City’s bubble, decked with inflatable bananas

Defiance or denial? Inside Manchester City’s bubble, decked with inflatable bananas

Economy|Finance|Sports|World

FIFA will propose $6.3 billion funding for soccer development, AP sources say

FIFA will propose to its members a $6.35 billion fund for soccer development between 2027 and 2030, including a boosted amount of $25 million for each national association, two people with knowledge of the plan and a letter reviewed by The Associated Press confirmed on Tuesday

Business|Entertainment|Sports|World

Soccer-Netflix secures rights to air 2030 World Cup in Spain, Andorra

Netflix said on Tuesday it had secured the rights to broadcast the 2030 World Cup in Spain, which is co-hosting the tournament, and Andorra.

Europe|Sports

Wild 11-goal second half in Swedish soccer league game that was scoreless at halftime

One of the wildest second halves of a game in soccer history hardly seemed likely with the score 0-0 at halftime between two midtable teams in the Swedish league

Sports

Guimarães stunner seals comeback win for Arsenal over Leeds, 10-man Spurs draw at United

Bruno Guimarães has come off the bench to score on his home debut as defending champion Arsenal recovered to beat Leeds 2-1 in the Premier League

Entertainment|Sports

8 seconds: Augsburg scores fastest Bundesliga goal after Manuel Neuer blunder

Augsburg player Robin Fellhauer scored appeared to be the fastest goal in Bundesliga history after finding the net in just 8 seconds against Bayern Munich

Sports

Manager Maresca says he has complete trust in Man City despite bombshell verdict

Enzo Maresca has come out in defense of Manchester City’s ownership despite the club being found guilty of breaking the Premier League’s financial rules in the biggest scandal in the competition’s history

Business|Europe|Sports

NBA star Gilgeous-Alexander takes stake in Spanish soccer giant Atletico Madrid

Atletico Madrid says NBA champion Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has joined the Spanish top-flight club's ownership group

Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Sports

Everton up for sale after US owner says it is exploring investment options

Premier League club Everton is on the market again after U.S. owner the Friedkin Group announced it is exploring investment options and a potential sale

Entertainment|Sports|World

Messi caps Argentina farewell with a penalty and 2 assists in a 3-0 win over Benin

Lionel Messi turns his official farewell to Argentina into a gala performance, scoring a penalty and providing two assists in a 3-0 win over Benin in an international friendly

Europe|Sports|World

Argentina bids Messi farewell in final national team match, ending an era

Argentina has said an emotional goodbye to soccer great Lionel Messi

Europe|Sports|World

Merino comes up clutch again for Spain as Kane marks record-setting match with 2 goals for England

Spain has preserved its 2½-year unbeaten streak by rallying to beat Croatia thanks to a clutch second-half double from super-sub Mikel Merino

Sports

Harry Kane scores twice on record-tying 125th appearance for England

Harry Kane has made a record-tying 125th appearance for England in the Nations League match against Czechia at Wembley Stadium and marked the big occasion with another two goals

Sports|World

Lionel Messi prepares for his final match for Argentina

Expect lots of tears when Lionel Messi plays his last game for Argentina

Sports|World

Messi set for emotional Argentina farewell in Buenos Aires friendly vs Benin

Lionel Messi is set to play his final match for Argentina on Tuesday, marking the end of an era

Sports

Workload concerns over Haaland after Man City striker asks to come off during Norway loss

Norway coach Ståle Solbakken has revealed he had a “heart-to-heart conversation” with Erling Haaland regarding concerns about the striker’s heavy workload ahead of a Nations League loss to Portugal in which the Manchester City star asked to be substituted

Sports|US|World

Cavan Sullivan -- just 17 years old -- becomes youngest USMNT player to score in 3-0 win vs. Mexico

Cavan Sullivan becomes the youngest player to score for the U.S. men's national team, leading them to a 3-0 victory over Mexico on Friday