Soccer

SYDNEY — The Women’s World Cup is taking form with shocks and highlights because it nears the top of the group stage. Some gamers have established t...

MADRID — A choose has determined to indict Dani Alves following an investigation into sexual assault accusations towards the Brazilian soccer participant, a Spanish court docket stated Monday. ...

AUCKLAND, New Zealand —The United States arrived on the Women’s World Cup because the favorites to win an unprecedented third consecutive title. But after an underwhelming draw in opposition to the Netherlands, there’s an actual probability the Americans might be eradicated in group play for the primary time in match historical past. ...

MANCHESTER, England — Manchester United introduced a 10-year extension to its partnership with Adidas that the English membership mentioned Monday will likely be price greater than $1 billion. ...

LONDON — Players and coaches will face stricter sanctions for unhealthy conduct in matches within the upcoming English soccer season, with an enormous change seeing referees being inspired to difficulty a yellow card when two or extra gamers confront them. ...

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Japan scored 3 times from lightning breaks within the first half, as soon as within the second and defended resolutely to trounce Spain 4-0 on Monday and high Group C on the Women’s World Cup. ...

ADELAIDE, Australia — Stepping onto the sphere in opposition to South Korea in Morocco’s second Women’s World Cup match, defender Nouhaila Benzina made historical past as the primary participant to put on a hijab whereas competing at a senior-level international match. ...

SYDNEY — Some of the most important names in soccer have but to point out up on the Women’s World Cup. That’s actually been the case of Australian s...

AUCKLAND, New Zealand — The United States heads into its ultimate group match on the Women’s World Cup with questions swirling in regards to the crew’s ways. ...

AUCKLAND, New Zealand — Megan Rapinoe is adjusting to her new position on the Women’s World Cup, even when it means she’s not on the sphere as a lot as she’d prefer to be. ...