Atlético gets Griezmann back, Madrid left without Mbappé
The transfer deadline ended with Atlético Madrid getting Antoine Griezmann back and Real Madrid failing to seal a deal for Kylian MbappéAUGUST 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Henry commits to permanent role with Belgium coaching staff
The Belgian soccer federation says Thierry Henry has committed to a permanent role with the coaching staff of its national team until after the 2022 World CupAUGUST 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Greenwood scores for 3rd straight game, United beats Wolves
Manchester United teenager Mason Greenwood scored for a third successive game to clinch a 1-0 victory at WolverhamptonAUGUST 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
France coach leaves out Giroud and calls up four new players
Coach Didier Deschamps has announced France’s squad for upcoming World Cup qualifiers with four new players and no place for veteran striker Olivier GiroudAUGUST 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sheriff becomes 1st Moldovan club to reach Champions League
Sheriff has become the first team from Moldova ever to qualify for the Champions League group stageAUGUST 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Varane presented to Man Utd fans after joining from Madrid
France center back Raphael Varane finalized his move to Manchester United for a reported fee of about $56 million by signing a four-year contractAUGUST 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Lionel Messi eyes Champions League trophy with PSG
Lionel Messi says he’s “in the right place” to win another Champions League trophy and cited a reunion with Neymar as a key factor in his decision to sign with Paris Saint-GermainAUGUST 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Signing of world great Messi sends PSG into a new dimension
Paris Saint-Germain has moved into a new dimension by securing the signature of Lionel MessiAUGUST 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Lionel Messi signs 2-year contract with Paris Saint-Germain
Lionel Messi has finally signed his eagerly anticipated Paris Saint-Germain contract to complete the move that confirms the end of a career-long association with BarcelonaAUGUST 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Messi's arrival at PSG would give coach tactical headache
Lionel Messi could become the latest star to help Paris Saint-Germain in its quest to win the elusive Champions LeagueAUGUST 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Hansen's dozen sends Denmark into Olympic handball final
Mikkel Hansen has scored 12 goals to lead defending champion Denmark into the Olympic men’s handball finalAUGUST 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Switzerland coach Vladimir Petkovic leaves to join Bordeaux
Coach Vladimir Petkovic has joined French soccer club Bordeaux weeks after leading Switzerland to the European Championship quarterfinalsJULY 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Man United to sign defender Raphael Varane from Real Madrid
Manchester United has announced an agreement to sign center-back Raphael Varane from Real MadridJULY 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Japan tops Mexico 2-1, stays perfect in men's Olympic soccer
Takefusa Kubo and Ritsu Doan scored in the opening 11 minutes to lead Japan to a 2-1 victory over Mexico in men’s Olympic soccerJULY 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Teji Savanier's late goal lifts France over South Africa 4-3
Teji Savanier scored the game-winning goal in stoppage time and Andre-Pierre Gignac added three more to give France a 4-3 victory over South Africa in the group stage of the men's...JULY 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
From Copa America to Olympics, Richarlison nets 3 for Brazil
Richarlison has scored a hat trick for Brazil in a 4-2 victory over Germany at the start of the men's Olympic soccer tournamentJULY 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Japan opens Olympic men's soccer with 1-0 win over SAfrica
Takefusa Kubo has scored the only goal with a curling strike off the post to give Japan a 1-0 victory over South Africa in their opening match in men's Olympic soccerJULY 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Mexico opens Olympics with 4-1 victory over France in soccer
Alexis Vega scored the first of four second-half goals for Mexico in a 4-1 victory over France in the men’s Olympic soccer tournamentJULY 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Veteran France striker Giroud joins Italian giant AC Milan
Veteran France striker Olivier Giroud has left Champions League winner Chelsea to join seven-time European Cup winner AC MilanJULY 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Euro 2020 in review: The best, worst and downright strange
The European Championship is over and it will likely go down as one of the best editions in the tournament's historyJULY 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Another Gianluigi makes Italy's key saves in Euro 2020 final
Italy still has a safe pair of hands in goalJULY 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Euro 2020 final: Where Italy and England can win or lose
The European Championship final between Italy and England at Wembley Stadium on Sunday has all the makings of a tight and tense title matchJULY 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Clash with European season creates Olympic soccer headache
Often soccer is the event that connects an Olympic host city with the rest of the nation, but the sport could be a source of trepidation rather than excitement in JapanJULY 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
France coach Ripoll names 11 new players in Olympic squad
Sylvain Ripoll has named 11 new players in France’s Olympic soccer squad after resistance from several clubs to the coach’s initial selectionJULY 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
The Latest: Italy advances to semifinals at Euro 2020
Nicolò Barella and Lorenzo Insigne scored a goal each to give Italy a 2-1 win over Belgium and a spot in the European Championship semifinalsJULY 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
