Soccer

Barcelona and Real Madrid clash in Copa del Rey final with more than a trophy at stake

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Barcelona and Real Madrid meet in the Copa del Rey final on Saturday with more than just the trophy on the line.

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Copa del Rey referee denounces Real Madrid video discrediting him before final

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — The referee for the Copa del Rey final got emotional on Friday when he described the verbal abuse his child suffers because of criticism his profession receives from soccer’s top clubs — in his case led by Real Madrid.

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Howe 'not 100%' after pneumonia but ready to lead Newcastle for last Premier League rounds

NEWCASTLE, England (AP) — Eddie Howe acknowledged he was “not 100%” after returning to work as Newcastle manager for the last crucial rounds of the Premier League.

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Family of Ecuadorian soccer player rescued after being kidnapped

QUITO, Ecuador (AP) — The family of Ecuadorian soccer player Jackson Rodríguez was rescued after being kidnapped from their home in the coastal city of Guayaquil, police authorities reported on Friday.

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English soccer player gets 13-match ban for using sexual reference when abusing opponent

LONDON (AP) — A soccer player in England's fourth tier was banned for 13 matches on Friday and ordered to attend an education program after using a sexual reference when abusing an opponent.

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Guardiola gives injury update on Man City stars Haaland and Rodri ahead of FA Cup semis

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Erling Haaland and Rodri, Manchester City’s two star players, are closing in on a return after long injury absences. Just not in time for the FA Cup semifinals this weekend.

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An easy Premier League title? Slot says 'no' as Liverpool tries to clinch No. 20

Liverpool manager Arne Slot rejected the notion that his team’s imminent Premier League title triumph has come easy, saying Friday that it is harder than ever to win games in England’s top division.

Apr 25, 2025 4:10 AM Read more >

Wrexham has another promotion in sight and Ryan Reynolds can hardly stand the tension

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Another promotion is within touching distance for Wrexham. The Welsh soccer team has been propelled to worldwide fame by co-owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney .

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Harry Kane is about to end his long wait for a trophy with Bayern Munich after a career as runner-up

World soccer's great runner-up is finally about to lift a trophy. Harry Kane is on the verge of winning the German league title with Bayern Munich and he could seal the deal on Saturday.

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Evander and Cincinnati host Sporting Kansas City

Sporting Kansas City (2-6-1, 14th in the Western Conference) vs. FC Cincinnati (6-2-1, first in the Eastern Conference) Cincinnati; Saturday, 2:30 p.m.

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