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NCAA Men’s Div I Soccer Glance

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First Round

Thursday, Nov. 21

UMass 2, Evansville 1

NC State vs. No. 4 Georgetown, noon

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Protests erupt in Paris ahead of France-Israel soccer match

Pro-Palestinian protesters gathered in Paris on Thursday ahead of a soccer match between France and Israel. Authorities were on high alert following violence in Amsterdam before and after a Europa League match between Ajax and Maccabi Tel Aviv.

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FC Cincinnati signs Togo striker Kévin Denkey for what MLS says is a record fee for the league

FC Cincinnati has signed Togo striker Kévin Denkey from Belgian club Cercle Brugge on a contract through 2028 in what the Major League Soccer team described as an “historic transfer.”

Stuttgart likely without Germany forward Deniz Undav for the rest of the year

Stuttgart says Germany forward Deniz Undav has been ruled out for possibly the rest of the year because of a muscle injury. The club says the 28-year-old Undav was injured in training on Wednesday.

Injuries forcing Bayern Munich to innovate before tough games ahead

Injuries are forcing Bayern Munich to innovate before facing tough games after the international break. João Palhinha was injured while on duty with Portugal, likely ruling the midfielder out for the rest of the year.

Chelsea defender Reece James misses Leicester match because of hamstring injury

Chelsea defender Reece James will miss Saturday’s English Premier League game against Leicester because of a hamstring problem. Chelsea coach Enzo Maresca confirmed the latest setback for the England international on Thursday.

Can Guardiola turn around Man City amid the worst losing run of his coaching career?

Pep Guardiola’s two-year contract extension at Manchester City gives him a chance to prolong his unprecedented dominance of the English Premier League. His first priority, however, is to arrest the worst losing streak of his managerial career.

Pop star Ed Sheeran helps favorite soccer team sign player before getting on stage with Taylor Swift

It turns out British pop star Ed Sheeran is also good at recruiting soccer players. Sheeran is a minority shareholder at English soccer team Ipswich Town and it needed his help over the summer to get a player to join the club.

Coach Bruno Genesio guiding Lille to success after outwitting Ancelotti and Simeone

Just a year ago, Bruno Genesio left Rennes amid general indifference. Back to work at Lille this season, the French coach is being hailed as a master tactician, drawing comparisons with his most famous peers. The reason behind the hype?

Leicester winger Fatawu out for season after ACL injury while playing for Ghana

Leicester winger Abdul Fatawu will miss the rest of the season because of an ACL injury. The 20-year-old Fatawu sustained the injury playing for Ghana in an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Angola on Friday.

What is the power struggle between President Milei and Argentina’s soccer federation?

Argentina produces some of the best soccer players on the planet and has three World Cup titles to prove it.

US women to host Japan, Colombia and Australia in 10th SheBelieves Cup

The U.S. women’s national soccer team will host Australia, Japan and Colombia in the 2025 SheBelieves Cup. The 10th annual edition of the tournament will be played in Houston, San Diego and Glendale, Arizona, from Feb. 23-26.

International star Juan Mata joins ownership group of MLS expansion franchise San Diego FC

Spanish star and World Cup champion Juan Mata has joined the expansion San Diego FC’s ownership group, making him the first active international soccer player to hold an ownership stake in Major League Soccer.

A Costa Rican team threatens FIFA with legal action in bid for spot at Club World Cup

The winningest team in Costa Rica is asking FIFA for a spot in next summer’s Club World Cup and says it is willing to take legal action if denied.

Lyon late surge routs Roma in Women’s Champions League. Chelsea, Real Madrid also into quarterfinals

Two goals in two minutes by substitute Kadidiatou Diani roused Lyon to a late-surging 4-1 win over Roma and a place in the Women’s Champions League quarterfinals.

France’s wealthiest family eyes Klopp’s help to turn Paris FC into powerhouse

Jürgen Klopp’s expertise will play a key role in the Arnault family’s ambitious plan to transform second-tier Paris FC into a French powerhouse.

Lockers used by Ronaldo, Beckham and other Real Madrid stars are up for auction

Metal lockers that once held the sweat-stained shirts and muddy cleats of some of the world’s greatest soccer players are up for auction. Sotheby’s is selling 24 lockers from the dressing room of storied club Real Madrid.

Soccer clubs worldwide get $125 million in money owed from player transfers, $200M more in backlog

FIFA says soccer clubs worldwide have been paid $125 million in money owed to them from transfers of their former players, with money routed via its finance house in Paris. And there’s a backlog of another almost $200 million.

Tottenham appeals against severity of Bentancur’s ban for offensive comments on South Koreans

Tottenham has launched an appeal against the severity of Uruguay midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur’s seven-match ban for making an offensive comment about South Koreans in relation to a remark about Spurs teammate Son Heung-min.

Club World Cup pushback sees the possibility of player strike action raised again

A spokesperson for the global players’ union says a strike by top soccer stars cannot be ruled out as the newly expanded Club World Cup continues to face pushback.

UEFA orders Kosovo to forfeit Nations League game after team walks off. Romania punished for chants

UEFA has ordered Kosovo to forfeit a Nations League game in Romania after its team refused to play on in second-half stoppage time, with the score 0-0, after hearing pro-Serbia chants.

Germany optimistic with 2026 World Cup on horizon after a much-improved year

Twelve months ago Germany was on a run of awful results and seemed on course to struggle when it hosted Euro 2024. Now it’s back among the top teams in Europe, with an eye on the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico.

Patrick Vieira hired as Genoa coach with potential implications for Mario Balotelli

Genoa has confirmed Patrick Vieira as its new coach. That could have implications for Mario Balotelli, less than a month after the former Italy forward joined the Serie A club.

Mexico overcomes 2-goal deficit, reaches CONCACAF Nations League semifinals with US, Canada, Panama

Mexico overcame a two-goal, first-leg deficit and reached the CONCACAF Nations League semifinals with a 4-0 win over Honduras at Toluca behind two goals from Henry Martín and one each from Raúl Jiménez and Jorge Sánchez.

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Argentina beats Peru to close in on World Cup spot; Brazil and Uruguay draw

Lautaro Martínez’s goal gave Argentina a 1-0 win over Peru in a South American qualifying match in Buenos Aires and put the hosts close to a spot in the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada.

Pep Guardiola reportedly agrees to contract extension at Manchester City

Pep Guardiola has agreed to a contract extension to stay at Manchester City for at least another season according to British media reports. The City manager’s contract was due to expire at the end of this season.

World Cup qualifying draw seedings in Europe completed by Slovakia, Czech wins in Nations League

The draw seedings for 2026 World Cup qualifying groups in Europe have been decided. The last round of Nations League games saw Slovakia and the Czech Republic secure a higher status.

Germany denied by last-chance penalty for Hungary in Nations League. Sweden’s Gyökeres scores 4

Dominik Szoboszlai scored a penalty in the ninth minute of stoppage time to deny Germany a victorious end to the Nations League group stage and show why Hungary is one of the hardest places to win in world soccer.

Spirit owner Kang pledges $30 million to US Soccer for women’s and girl’s programs

Washington Spirit owner Michele Kang has pledged $30 million to U.S. Soccer over the next five years for programs aimed at women and girls. U.S. Soccer, a non-profit organization, announced the gift Tuesday.

Viktor Gyökeres overtakes Erling Haaland to be Nations League top scorer

Sweden forward Viktor Gyökeres netted four goals in a 6-0 rout of Azerbaijan to overtake Erling Haaland as the top scorer in the Nations League. Gyökeres started the evening with five goals from five Nations League games.

Homophobic abuse of Kerr and Mewis is ‘unacceptable,’ Chelsea manager says

Chelsea women’s team manager Sonia Bompastor has condemned the homophobic abuse that striker Sam Kerr and U.S. midfielder Kristie Mewis faced after they announced they are expecting a baby.