Soccer

From hospital bed to hero: Bonmatí's goal sends Spain to first Euros final

Aitana Bonmatí began the Women's European Championship recovering from a hospital stay. On Wednesday, she steered Spain to another major final against England.

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‘Biggest sport no one’s heard of:’ Walking soccer gains ground in Canada

TORONTO — Kerrin Hands calls walking soccer "the biggest sport no one's heard of." Hands, who runs the Toronto Walking Soccer Club, was initially skeptical about the appeal of a no-running version of the world’s most popular game.

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CPL's Vancouver FC fires head coach Afshin Ghotbi, hires Martin Nash

VANCOUVER — Canadian Premier League club Vancouver FC has fired its first-ever head coach, Afshin Ghotbi. The team announced the move Wednesday, saying Martin Nash will take over as interim head coach and head of Vancouver's academy.

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Barcelona signs Marcus Rashford from Man United on a season-long loan

Marcus Rashford has been given the chance to revive his career at Barcelona with a season-long loan move from Manchester United announced Wednesday.

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Liverpool signs Ekitiké from Frankfurt and takes offseason spending to $342 million

Liverpool signed France forward Hugo Ekitiké from Eintracht Frankfurt on Wednesday to continue the Premier League champion's offseason spending spree.

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Barcelona cancels game in Japan after issue with promoter

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Barcelona said Wednesday it will not play its scheduled preseason game in Japan because of “serious contractual breaches on behalf of the promoter.

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CF Montréal pledges rebuild in open letter, acquires defender Morales from Atlanta

MONTREAL — CF Montreal has started its rebuild quickly.

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Atletico Madrid to sign defender David Hancko after Al-Nassr reportedly backs out

MADRID (AP) — Atletico Madrid has reached a deal to sign David Hancko after the defender reportedly was turned away by Al-Nassr when he arrived at the Saudi team's training camp.

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Euro 2025: Tears for Italy and hope for the future after emotional semifinals loss to England

GENEVA (AP) — Tears, distress and disbelief.

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American defender Caleb Wiley again loaned to Watford by Chelsea

American defender Caleb Wiley was again loaned from Chelsea to second-tier Watford on Tuesday after spending the second half of last season with the Hornets.

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