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Ukraine soccer team on the road again, looking to bring hope to war-torn home

Ukraine soccer team on the road again, looking to bring hope to war-torn home

TORONTO — For the 30th-ranked Canadian men, Saturday's matchup with No. 25 Ukraine at the inaugural Canadian Shield Tournament in Toronto is a chance to test themselves against elite European opposition.
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'I can't even believe it's real': Vancouver's Ward a rising star for Canada, NSL

'I can't even believe it's real': Vancouver's Ward a rising star for Canada, NSL

VANCOUVER — There have been a lot of firsts for Holly Ward this year — her first game as a professional soccer player, her first call up to Canada's senior women's team.
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Yamal outshines Ballon d’Or contenders as Spain beats France 5-4 in Nations League semifinal

Yamal outshines Ballon d’Or contenders as Spain beats France 5-4 in Nations League semifinal

STUTTGART, Germany (AP) — Lamine Yamal won the battle of Ballon d’Or contenders Thursday by scoring twice as Spain eclipsed France 5-4 in their Nations League semifinal.
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'It doesn't feel like a crisis': Wiegman says England squad is 'happy' ahead of Women's Euros

'It doesn't feel like a crisis': Wiegman says England squad is 'happy' ahead of Women's Euros

England coach Sarina Wiegman laughed off suggestions of a “crisis” in the camp ahead of the Women's European Championship title defense after a chaotic week when key, experienced players pulled out of selection for the tournament.
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PHOTO COLLECTION: Panama Protest Against Social Security Reforms

PHOTO COLLECTION: Panama Protest Against Social Security Reforms

This is a photo collection curated by AP photo editors. The Associated Press
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FIFA signs another Saudi deal with sovereign wealth fund PIF backing Club World Cup

FIFA signs another Saudi deal with sovereign wealth fund PIF backing Club World Cup

GENEVA (AP) — FIFA took another Saudi Arabian investment Thursday for the U.S.-hosted Club World Cup , announcing a top-tier commercial deal with the kingdom’s sovereign wealth fund, which holds majority ownership of one of the 32 teams playing.
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Sergiño Dest to miss CONCACAF Gold Cup, further weakening US in last tournament before World Cup

Sergiño Dest to miss CONCACAF Gold Cup, further weakening US in last tournament before World Cup

CHICAGO (AP) — Sergiño Dest was dropped from the U.S. roster for the CONCACAF Gold Cup over fitness concerns, leaving the Americans heading to the tournament with just four players who started in the team's final match of the 2022 World Cup.
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Man United wants striker Mbeumo as Amorim looks to add to Cunha transfer

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester United has made a move for Brentford forward Bryan Mbeumo, a person familiar with the situation told the Associated Press on Thursday.
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Liverpool rejects Barcelona approach for Luis Diaz, AP source says

Liverpool rejects Barcelona approach for Luis Diaz, AP source says

Liverpool has rejected an approach from Barcelona for forward Luis Diaz, a person with knowledge of the situation told the Associated Press on Thursday. The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because the information has not been made public.
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Moise Kean adds to Italy's woes as he withdraws from World Cup qualifiers with injury

FLORENCE, Italy (AP) — Italy was hit by a new injury blow when forward Moise Kean withdrew from the squad on Thursday for World Cup qualifiers against Norway and Moldova.
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