Vive la France! And a lot of other nations, too
MOSCOW (AP) Antoine Griezmann's father emigrated from Germany, and the France forward's mother is of Portuguese descent. JULY 16, 2018
Tired and battered, Croatia reaches its 1st World Cup final
MOSCOW (AP) On both ends of the field, Sime Vrsaljko got the job done. JULY 12, 2018
Fernando Torres signs to play in J1 League
TOSU, Japan (AP) Former Spain striker Fernando Torres signed to play for Sagan Tosu in the J1 League on Tuesday, dashing the hopes of Australian football that he might become a ma... JULY 10, 2018
Suarez to Griezmann: Stop pretending to be Uruguayan
NIZHNY NOVGOROD, Russia (AP) Luis Suarez has a message for France forward Antoine Griezmann: Stop pretending to be Uruguayan. JULY 3, 2018
After goals galore, French expects tighter game vs Uruguay
KAZAN, Russia (AP) Forget champagne football. While the French scored four goals against Argentina to reach the World Cup quarterfinals, co... JULY 1, 2018
The Latest: Mexico players, coach go sightseeing in Moscow
MOSCOW (AP) The Latest on Saturday at the World Cup (all times local): JUNE 30, 2018
The Latest: Embolo back at World Cup after parental leave
MOSCOW (AP) The Latest on Saturday at the World Cup (all times local): JUNE 30, 2018
Uruguay defender Gimenez ruled out of final group match
SAMARA, Russia (AP) Uruguay defender Jose Maria Gimenez has been ruled out of the team's final World Cup group match because of a right thi... JUNE 24, 2018
The Latest: England coach dislocates shoulder on run
MOSCOW (AP) The Latest on Wednesday at the World Cup (all times local): JUNE 20, 2018
The Latest: Iran fending off Spain at halftime in Kazan
MOSCOW (AP) The Latest on Wednesday at the World Cup (all times local): JUNE 20, 2018
Griezmann signs contract extension with Atletico Madrid
MADRID (AP) Atletico Madrid says France forward Antoine Griezmann has signed a one-year contract extension that will keep him at the Spanish club through 2023. JUNE 19, 2018
Overlooked Costa in position to leave his mark at World Cup
SOCHI, Russia (AP) Even with a pair of goals himself, Diego Costa joined the chorus praising his higher-profile opponent's hat trick in Spain's 3-3 draw with Portugal. JUNE 17, 2018
France coach indulges Griezmann before World Cup match
KAZAN, Russia (AP) France coach Didier Deschamps has always been clear with his players since taking charge six years ago: there is no ''I'' in team. JUNE 15, 2018
Griezmann says he is staying at Atletico Madrid
MADRID (AP) Antoine Griezmann says he is staying at Atletico Madrid, putting an end to widespread speculation that the France forward would leave to join Spanish rival Barcelona. JUNE 14, 2018
UEFA punishes Atletico Madrid for fans’ far-right banner
NYON, Switzerland (AP) UEFA has ordered Atletico Madrid to close a section of its stadium as punishment for fans displaying a far-right banner at the Europa League final. JUNE 14, 2018
Atletico reaches deal to sign France international Lemar
MADRID (AP) Atletico Madrid says it has reached a deal to sign France international Thomas Lemar from Monaco. JUNE 12, 2018
Madrid celebrates Champions League title with fans back home
MADRID (AP) For a third straight year, Real Madrid celebrated a European title with its fans. MAY 27, 2018
Neymar appears in good shape after Brazil training week
TERESOPOLIS, Brazil (AP) Neymar finished his first full week of training with Brazil on Saturday in apparent good shape ahead of the upcomi... MAY 26, 2018
Torres bids farewell to Atletico, Iniesta to Barcelona
MADRID (AP) First it was Fernando Torres, then Andres Iniesta. MAY 20, 2018
Torres scores twice in final game with Atletico Madrid
MADRID (AP) First it was Fernando Torres, then Andres Iniesta. MAY 20, 2018
Atletico celebrates Europa League title on streets of Madrid
MADRID (AP) Thousands of fans lined the streets to salute Atletico Madrid players as they paraded through the Spanish capital Friday to cel... MAY 18, 2018
Atletico finishes strong after poor start to season
MADRID (AP) It all turned out just fine for Atletico Madrid. MAY 17, 2018
Atletico fans celebrate Europa League title in Madrid
MADRID (AP) Thousands of Atletico Madrid fans took to the streets of the Spanish capital to celebrate the team's third Europa League title. MAY 17, 2018
Atletico Madrid charged for far-right banner at Europa final
NYON, Switzerland (AP) Europa League winner Atletico Madrid faces UEFA punishment for fans displaying a far-right banner at the final on We... MAY 17, 2018
Griezmann declines to talk about his future at Atletico
LYON, France (AP) Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone spoke with an air of resignation when asked if the club can stop Antoine Griezmann from leaving. MAY 17, 2018