Soccer

Real Madrid defender Rüdiger gets 6-game ban for conduct toward referee

MADRID (AP) — Real Madrid defender Antonio Rüdiger was handed a six-game ban Tuesday for his conduct toward a referee during the team’s loss to Barcelona in the Copa del Rey final.

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A look at the rivalry between Toronto FC and CF Montreal over the years

Toronto FC and CF Montreal, who meet Wednesday in the preliminary round of the Telus Canadian Championship, have had some memorable encounters in the past.

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Struggling Toronto FC, CF Montreal look to cup competition to help kick-start season

TORONTO — Toronto FC and CF Montreal have won the Telus Canadian Championship a combined 13 times but only have one MLS victory between them in 20 outings this year.

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Inter looking to power back up ahead of Champions League match at Barcelona

MILAN (AP) — Strange things happen when Inter Milan plays Barcelona in the Champions League semifinals.

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Germany doubles bonus for players at women's Euro 2025. It's still much less than the men can earn

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Germany has doubled the bonus on offer for its women's national soccer team if it wins the upcoming European Championship.

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Boca Juniors fires coach Fernando Gago after loss to rival River Plate

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Argentine club Boca Juniors fired coach Fernando Gago on Tuesday after losing to crosstown rival River Plate over the weekend.

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Yamal says Barcelona must 'play like we know how' against defensive Inter in Champions League semis

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — The fear that Lamine Yamal provokes in defenders when he gets the ball on Barcelona's right flank has inevitably conjured up comparisons to a young, floppy-haired Lionel Messi.

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Jurgen Klopp congratulates Liverpool on 20th league title, 'extremely positive' about team's future

LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Ex-Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has congratulated his former team on winning a record-equaling 20th English league title and suggested the era of success for the Reds is not over yet.

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Bologna misses out on Serie A top four after draw

UDINE, Italy (AP) — Bologna held on for a scoreless draw at Udinese in Serie A on Monday and a precious point in its bid to play in European competition next season.

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Lima to host Copa Libertadores final in November

LIMA, Peru (AP) — Lima will host the Copa Libertadores final on Nov. 29. The stadium will be chosen later, CONMBOL said on Monday. The capitals of Brazil and Uruguay, Brasilia and Montevideo, also bid to be the host.

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