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Head coach Laurent Bonadei conducts the training session of the French women's national football team during the UEFA Women's EURO 2025 in Staad, Switzerland, Tuesday, July 1, 2025. (Gian Ehrenzeller/Keystone via AP)

France captain Griedge Mbock ruled out of Euro 2025 opener against England

France will be without captain Griedge Mbock for its Women’s European Championship opener against England in Zurich. Coach Laurent Bonadei has confirmed Mbock is sidelined due to a right calf injury.
 
Mainz' scorer Jonathan Burkardt, top, celebrates their side's third goal during the German Bundesliga soccer match between VfL Bochum, and FSV Mainz 05 in Bochum, Germany, Saturday, May 10, 2025. (Anke Waelischmiller/dpa via AP, File)

Frankfurt signs Germany forward Jonathan Burkardt from Bundesliga rival Mainz

 
Denmark head coach Andree Jeglertz, left, speaks to Denmark's Pernille Harder during the Euro 2025, group C, soccer match between Denmark and Sweden at Stade de Geneve in Geneva, Switzerland, Friday, July 4, 2025. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)

Euro 2025: Long VAR review of 4-plus minutes decides no penalty for Denmark against Sweden

 
Chelsea owner Todd Boehly looks out from the stands before the English Premier League soccer match between Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur at Stamford Bridge Stadium in London, Sunday, Aug. 14, 2022. (AP Photo/Ian Walton, File)

UEFA fines Chelsea $36.5M and Barcelona $17.7M for financial monitoring rules breaches

 
England's Lauren James takes part in a training session, at St. George's Park, Burton upon Trent, England, Saturday June 28, 2025. (Nigel French/PA via AP)

Sarina Wiegman hints Lauren James could start against France for England’s Euro 2025 opener

 

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PSG supporters celebrate during the Champions League final soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain and Inter Milan, Saturday, May 31, 2025 at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris. (AP Photo/Michel Euler)

Champions League winner PSG short-lists two sites outside Paris for future stadium

 
Mexico's Tigres Jennifer Hermoso, center, and Margaret Williams-Purce, left, and Miranda Freeman from NJ/NY Gotham FC from U.S., fight for the ball during a CONCACAF Women Champions Cup final soccer match in Monterrey, Mexico, Saturday, May 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Jorge Mendoza)

Hermoso left out of Spain’s squad for Women’s European Championship

 
The World Cup trophy is displayed before the UEFA Preliminary Draw for the 2026 FIFA World Cup soccer tournement at FIFA headquarters in Zurich, Switzerland, Friday, Dec. 13, 2024. (Til Buergy/Keystone via AP, File)

One year from World Cup opener, FIFA leaves questions unanswered on tickets and security

 
France's Rayan Cherki, right, runs after scoring during the Nations League semifinal soccer match between Spain and France in Stuttgart, Germany, Thursday, June 5, 2025. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)

Man City signs France playmaker Cherki to usher in start of post-De Bruyne era

 
Australia players celebrate after winning a World Cup 2026 Group C qualifying soccer match against Saudi Arabia at King Abdullah Stadium in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Tuesday, June 10, 2025. (AP Photo)

Australia qualifies for 2026 World Cup with 2-1 win over Saudi Arabia

 
Montpellier's Daniel Congre applauds during his French League One soccer match AS Monaco vs Montpellier, Sunday, Aug. 18, 2013, in Monaco stadium. (AP Photo/Lionel Cironneau, file)

Reports: Ex-Montpellier defender Congré rushed to hospital with stab wound near heart

 
Dortmund's new signing Jobe Bellingham takes part in his first training session in Dortmund, Germany, Tuesday, June 10, 2025. (Bernd Thissen/dpa via AP)

Borussia Dortmund signs Jobe Bellingham, Real Madrid star Jude’s younger brother.

 
Juventus' Randal Kolo Muani, left, celebrates with team-mates after scoring their side's second goal of the game during the Serie A soccer match between Venezia and Juventus at the Pier Luigi Penzo Stadium, in Venice, Italy, Sunday, May 25, 2025. (Paola Garbuio/LaPresse via AP)

Juventus keeps faith in Tudor as coach and PSG’s Kolo Muani staying for Club World Cup

 
Italy's coach Luciano Spalletti during the World Cup 2026 qualifiers soccer match between Italy and Moldova at the Mapei Stadium, Reggio Emilia, Italy, Monday June 9, 2025. (Massimo Paolone/LaPresse via AP)

Ranieri rejects offer to coach Italy on a quest to get back to the World Cup - Update 1

 
Arsenal's Kim Little and Leah Williamson hold the trophy during the Women's Champions League Winners parade in London, Monday, May 26, 2025. (Adam Davy/PA via AP)

European women’s champion Arsenal to use 60,000-seat stadium for all domestic league home games

 
Wales' fans cheer ahead of the World Cup 2026 group J qualifying soccer match between Belgium and Wales at King Baudouin stadium in Brussels, Monday, June 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Geert Vanden Wijngaert)

Fan taken to hospital after falling from stand during Belgium-Wales soccer match

 

Man City hires two coaches key to rival Liverpool’s recent success

 
Italy's coach Luciano Spalletti gestures on the sidelines during the World Cup 2026 qualifiers soccer match between Italy and Moldova at the Mapei Stadium, Reggio Emilia, Italy, Monday June 9, 2025. (Massimo Paolone/LaPresse via AP)

Italy gives winning sendoff for Spalletti in World Cup qualifying. De Bruyne saves Belgium

 
From left, Atlanta president Dan Corso, North Texas organizing committee president Monica Paul, Houston president Chris Canetti, San Francisco Bay Area CEO Zaileen Janmohamed, Philadelphia executive Meg Kane, (New York/New Jersey CEO Alex Lasry, Miami CEO Alina Hudak, Seattle chief strategy officer April Putney, Kansas City CEO Pam Kramer, Boston CEO Mike Loynd, and Los Angeles vice president Jason Krutzsch meet at the Paley Center in New York a year ahead of the 2026 World Cup, on Monday, June 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Ronald Blum)

World Cup host city organizers acknowledge immigration crackdown may impact next year’s tournament

 
Manchester City's head coach Pep Guardiola looks on ahead of the English Premier League soccer match between Fulham and Manchester City at Craven Cottage, London, Sunday, May 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Dave Shopland)

Guardiola picks up another honor in Manchester. This one is from its university

 
Tyler Adams of the United States runs on the pitch during the World Cup group B soccer match between England and The United States, at the Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, Qatar, on Nov. 25, 2022. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)

Tyler Adams to miss US-Switzerland friendly because of foot injury

 
Brazil's coach Carlo Ancelotti leads a training session ahead of a World Cup 2026 qualifier soccer match against Ecuador in Sao Paulo, Tuesday, June 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Andre Penner)

Brazil could secure a World Cup spot with victory in Ancelotti’s home debut

 
Wolverhampton Wanderers' Rayan Ait-Nouri celebrates scoring his side's first goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Liverpool at the Molineux Stadium in Wolverhampton, England, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024. (AP Photo/Rui Vieira, File)

Man City signs left back Aït-Nouri from Wolves ahead of Club World Cup

 
Inter Milan defender Cristian Chivu, of Romania, waves his fans prior to the start of the Serie A soccer match between Inter Milan and Bologna at the San Siro stadium in Milan, Italy, Saturday, April 5, 2014. (AP Photo/Antonio Calanni, file)

Can the inexperienced Cristian Chivu’s playing success translate to the dugout at Inter Milan?

 
Spain's players react during the penalty shootout during the Nations League soccer championship at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany, Sunday, June 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)

Spain tries to stay upbeat after shootout loss to Portugal in Nations League final

 
Souvenirs are displayed during a public viewing of the FIFA Club World Cup soccer trophy Friday, May 16, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. The soccer trophy was displayed in Nashville as part of a tour before this summer's soccer tournament kicks off, with Nashville hosting three matches. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Nashville grows from ‘not a soccer city’ to hosting Club World Cup matches

 
River Plate soccer fans scream during a Copa Libertadores Group B soccer match against Ecuador's Independiente del Valle in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Thursday, May 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd)

AP PHOTOS: Boca Juniors and River Plate fans taking their passion to the FIFA Club World Cup

 
Germany players leave the field at the end of the Nations League semifinal soccer match between Portugal and Germany at the Munich Football Arena, in Munich, Germany, Wednesday, June 4, 2025. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)

Germany reassesses World Cup prospects after being taught lessons by France and Portugal

 
Parma's head coach Cristian Chivu looks on during the Italian Serie A soccer match between Parma and Bologna at Ennio Tardini Stadium in Parma, Italy, Saturday February 22, 2025. (Massimon Paolone/LaPresse via AP, file)

Cristian Chivu expected to take over as coach of Inter Milan after ending Parma contract

 

Chelsea signs French defender Sarr from sister club Strasbourg

 
Poland's Robert Lewandowski, right, walks by Poland' head coach Michal Probierz, left, during a Group D match between Poland and Austria at the Euro 2024 soccer tournament in Berlin, Germany, Friday, June 21, 2024. (AP Photo/Petr Josek, File)

Star striker Robert Lewandowski says he’ll no longer play for Poland while Michal Probierz is coach

 
Feyenoord's head coach Brian Priske gives instructions during a Champions League opening phase soccer match between SL Benfica and Feyenoord at the Luz stadium in Lisbon, Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024. (AP Photo/Armando Franca, File)

Brian Priske returns to Sparta Prague as coach after a stint at Feyenoord

 

Denis Bouanga’s 1 goal, 2 assists help LAFC beat Sporting KC 3-1

 
Australia's Cameron Burgess, right, and Aziz Behich celebrate after defeating Japan in their World Cup 2026 group C qualifying soccer match in Perth, Thursday, June 5, 2025. (AP Photo/Trevor Collens)

Saudi Arabia’s World Cup hopes hinge on a near-impossible task against Australia

 
Vancouver Whitecaps' Jeevan Badwal celebrates his goal against the Seattle Sounders during the first half of an MLS soccer match in Vancouver, British Columbia, Sunday, June 8, 2025. (Ethan Cairns/The Canadian Press via AP)

Jeevan Badwal scores 1st MLS goal, Whitecaps beat short-handed Sounders 3-0

 
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