Soccer

Real Madrid could face Man City in the near future but celebrates return to good form

MADRID (AP) — Real Madrid is celebrating its return to good form despite placing low in the Champions League and failing to avoid a possible playoff against Manchester City.

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Netherlands midfielder Xavi Simons joins Leipzig from PSG on permanent deal

Leipzig completed the signing of Netherlands midfielder Xavi Simons from Paris Saint-Germain on Thursday. He's contracted to 2027. Neither Leipzig nor PSG disclosed the fee.

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Cathro, Barnett sign with AFC Toronto, bringing NSL team roster to 18

TORONTO — AFC Toronto has signed former Canadian youth international defender Ashley Cathro and American midfielder Colby Barnett, bringing the new Northern Super League's team roster to 18 players.

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England's Georgia Stanway out for months after damaging knee ligament

England midfielder Georgia Stanway will be sidelined for “several months” after damaging right knee ligaments in training this week.

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What does Neymar’s departure mean for the Saudi league?

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Neymar’s move from Al-Hilal to Brazilian club Santos means the Saudi Pro League has lost one of its most high-profile players.

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Gerrard leaves Saudi club Al-Ettifaq after 18 months in charge

DAMMAM, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Former Liverpool and England midfielder Steven Gerrard has left his role as manager of Al-Ettifaq in Saudi Arabia after 18 months in charge, the club said on Thursday.

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England's Kelly says her mental health is being affected by lack of control over future

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — England forward Chloe Kelly says her mental wellbeing is being affected by her lack of control over her future with just five months to run on her Manchester City contract.

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Niko Kovac taking over as the coach of Borussia Dortmund

Niko Kovac will be the new coach of Borussia Dortmund as last season's Champions League runner-up looks to rescue a troubled season. The former Bayern Munich and Monaco coach will start work on Sunday.

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Back to business for Bayern, which aims to build on 6-point Bundesliga lead

BERLIN (AP) — After the Champions League excitement, it's back to business in the Bundesliga for Bayern Munich and Bayer Leverkusen, while Borussia Dortmund hopes incoming coach Niko Kovač can help spur a stop to its slide.

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New-look Champions League brings more goals per game and more one-sided wins

After a frantic last round of action Wednesday, the inaugural 36-team league phase in Champions League history is over.

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