Díaz thrives and Alaves beats 10-man Getafe as La Liga kicks off Europe’s domestic league season
Europe’s top domestic leagues kicked off Saturday with Alaves defeating 10-man Getafe 3-0 in Spain.
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Boos and cheers for Fernandez in Chelsea preseason friendly win
Enzo Fernandez, who helped Argentina knock England out of the World Cup last month, was given a mixed reception by Chelsea fans after coming on as a substitute in Saturday’s preseason friendly at home to Real Sociedad.
Crystal Palace signs Khalaili from Union Saint-Gilloise after Inter Milan move breaks down
Crystal Palace announced the signing of Anan Khalaili from Belgian club Royale Union Saint-Gilloise on Saturday, weeks after the Israel winger’s proposed move to Inter Milan broke down.
Atlético Madrid signs Argentina defender Romero from Tottenham
Atlético Madrid confirmed the signing of Argentina defender Cristian “Cuti” Romero from Tottenham for a fee reported to be 34 million pounds ($46 million) on Saturday.
PSG bolsters star-studded attack by signing World Cup winner Torres from Barcelona
Champions League titleholder Paris Saint-Germain bolstered its star-studded attack by signing World Cup hero Ferran Torres from Barcelona on a five-year contract Saturday.
Purce and Kerr score in Gotham’s comeback over Current
Midge Purce and Sam Kerr scored goals to give Gotham FC a 2-1 comeback win over the Kansas City Current on Friday night.
‘We have a lot to show’: Rise make additions ahead of playoff push
Reinforcements have arrived for the Vancouver Rise. The Northern Super League club signed a pair of defenders this week, bolstering their ranks ahead of a crucial matchup with the visiting Halifax Tides on Saturday.
Bezos and Saverin join a consortium buying a minority stake in Liverpool
A consortium containing Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin is buying a minority stake in Premier League club Liverpool, the English soccer giant said on Friday.
Who is Montagliani, the Canadian who could challenge for FIFA’s top job?
The 60-year-old Canadian is emerging as a possible replacement for embattled FIFA president Gianni Infantino.
Carrick: Man United needs more signings, Rashford’s return ‘exciting’
Manchester United manager Michael Carrick has called for more signings in a summer when the club’s spending on new players has been below all of its main Premier League rivals.
CF Montréal bets on incoming designated player Sanchez for playoff push
The stakes have been raised at CF Montréal, with the imminent arrival of Chilean star Alexis Sanchez making a playoff push among the Major League Soccer club’s top priorities.
Report: Celtic’s Johnston (undisclosed) could miss up to six weeks
Alistair Johnston faces yet another spell on the sidelines. The Herald’s Martin McMillan reports the Celtic and Canada right-back could miss up to six weeks with an undisclosed injury.
Whitecaps extend Canada defender Priso through 2028-2029
The Vancouver Whitecaps announced a new deal for Ralph Priso on Thursday. The extension will take the Canada defender through the 2028-2029 Major League Soccer season.
Roses FC fires coach Rositoiu after W Canadian Championship exit
Montréal Roses FC has fired head coach Robert Rositoiu one day after an upset loss in the W Canadian Championship.
Whitecaps unveil kit to honour 86ers
The Vancouver Whitecaps unveiled a special edition kit on Thursday that honours the city’s football history. “The Archive Kit” takes inspiration from the 40th anniversary of the Vancouver 86ers and will be worn on Wednesday against the Houston Dynamo.
La Liga set to kickoff European league seasons on TSN+
Less than a month after Spain won the World Cup, La Liga is the first of Europe’s big domestic leagues to kick off this weekend, though in muted fashion. Watch coverage Saturday and Sunday on TSN+.
Infantino receives support from six Arab federations amid revolt over World Cup plan
The heads of six Arab soccer federations expressed their “full support” and “confidence” in Gianni Infantino on Thursday as the embattled FIFA president fights to keep his job after his failed World Cup private investment plan.
León beats Inter Miami on Arcila’s two goals as Messi returns after father’s death
Daniel Arcila scored twice, including the go-ahead goal in the 83rd minute, and Club León advanced to the Leagues Cup knockout stage with a 3-2 win over Inter Miami, which saw star Lionel Messi return following the death of his father.
PSG edge Aston Villa to win back-to-back UEFA Super Cups
Paris Saint-Germain won the UEFA Super Cup for a second straight year by beating Aston Villa 2-1 on Wednesday thanks to Désiré Doué's second-half goal in the annual curtain-raiser to the European soccer season.
Sjogren dismissed as head coach of NWSL’s Stars
The Chicago Stars have dismissed coach Martin Sjögren after less than a season with the National Women’s Soccer League club.
Barca legend Xavi named Netherlands manager
One of the greatest midfielders of all-time is now in charge of the Oranje. The KNVB officially unveiled Xavi Hernandez as the Netherlands’ new manager on Wednesday. The World Cup winner has signed a four-year agreement.
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