August 9, 2020 Atlético says 2 group members test positive for coronavirus Two members of Atlético Madrid's group set to travel to Portugal for the Champions League quarterfinals tested positive for the coronavirus on Sunday — the first pandemic-related setback among clubs participating in the final stage of Europe's top club competition.
August 9, 2020 Man United's Solskjaer faces old teammate in Europa League The Europa League will set up a reunion for Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as he takes on an old friend in the quarterfinals.
August 9, 2020 MLS to resume regular season following Florida tournament Buoyed by the MLS is Back tournament and confident of its coronavirus protocols, Major League Soccer will resume its regular season with teams playing in their home cities.
August 5, 2020 Arsenal to cut 55 jobs due to financial damage from pandemic Arsenal is cutting 55 jobs due to the financial damage caused by the coronavirus pandemic, which has seen fans shut out of stadiums.
August 5, 2020 Spanish club Alavés hires coach Pablo Machín Spanish club Alavés hired coach Pablo Machín on a one-year contract on Wednesday.
August 3, 2020 Pro athletes who stood for national anthem amid fever pitch to support social justice initiatives Sports are back and professional athletes have turned to social justice activism during the national anthem to raise awareness on racial injustice and police brutality in the U.S.
July 30, 2020 Criminal case opened against FIFA president Gianni Infantino A criminal case against FIFA president Gianni Infantino was opened Thursday by a Swiss special prosecutor, plunging the soccer body into a new scandal.
July 30, 2020 Saudis' Newcastle bid ends after piracy, human rights issues Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund withdrew its bid to buy English Premier League club Newcastle on Thursday after the process was stalled by concerns about piracy by the kingdom and human rights complaints.
July 28, 2020 Rossi scores pair, LAFC gets revenge in 4-1 win over Seattle Diego Rossi scored on a penalty kick early in the first half and provided the clinching goal in the 82nd minute, and Los Angeles FC thumped the reigning MLS Cup champion Seattle Sounders 4-1 early Tuesday morning.
July 28, 2020 Longest season ends, pandemic issues linger for the EPL Once the final whistle blew on the longest English Premier League, 352 days after it began, there was a sense of relief and grief for Dean Smith.