Takefusa Kubo
Mexico's Luis Romo, right, scores his teams second goal against South Africa during a men's soccer match at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Wednesday, July 28, 2021, in Sapporo, Japan. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo)
Argentina, France, Germany eliminated from Olympic soccer

By Rob Harris Jul. 28, 2021 10:59 AM EDT

Germany's Amos Pieper blocks Brazil's Richarlison during a men's soccer match at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Thursday, July 22, 2021, in Yokohama, Japan. (AP Photo/Kiichiro Sato)
From Copa America to Olympics, Richarlison nets 3 for Brazil

By Rob Harris Jul. 22, 2021 10:59 AM EDT

Japan's Ritsu Doan, left, and teammate Reo Hatate, second from left, celebrates a goal from Takefusa Kubo (7) during a men's soccer match against South Africa at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Thursday, July 22, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Shuji Kajiyama)
Japan opens Olympic men's soccer with 1-0 win over SAfrica

Jul. 22, 2021 09:26 AM EDT

Simone Biles, of the United State, trains on the floor exercise during an artistic gymnastics practice session at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Thursday, July 22, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
A list of Olympians to follow on social media

Jul. 22, 2021 07:21 AM EDT

Veteran Alves but no Neymar as Brazil eyes soccer gold again

Jul. 02, 2021 01:19 PM EDT
HIGHLIGHTS FROM RIO: Brazil winning gold lifted the footballing mood of the nation two years after a humiliating, 7-1 loss to Germany at the last major...

Real Madrid's Karim Benzema, and his fellow teammate celebrate the first goal of his team during Spanish La Liga soccer match between Athletic Bilbao and Real Madrid at San Mames stadium, in Bilbao, northern Spain, Sunday, May 16, 2021. (AP Photo/Alvaro Barrientos)
Late Suárez goal moves Atlético 1 win from league title

By Tales Azzoni May. 16, 2021 03:46 PM EDT

Real Madrid's Ferland Mendy celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between Real Madrid and Getafe at Alfredo di Stefano stadium in Madrid, Spain, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021. (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue)
Depleted Madrid wins postponed game, gets closer to Atlético

By Tales Azzoni Feb. 09, 2021 05:24 PM EST

Another quiet transfer window for clubs in Spain

Feb. 01, 2021 05:44 PM EST
MADRID (AP) — Another transfer window in Spain passed quietly on Monday as none of the top teams made big signings while they continue to feel financially...

Tottenham's Son Heung-min runs during the English Premier League soccer match between West Bromwich Albion and Tottenham Hotspur at the Hawthorns in West Bromwich, England, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020. (AP Photo/Dave Thompson, Pool)
Expectations rise as Son reports for duty with South Korea

By John Duerden Nov. 12, 2020 08:24 PM EST

Tottenham's Son Heung-min, left, celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur at Old Trafford in Manchester, England, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020. (Alex Livesey/Pool via AP)
Asian nations ready to ease back into international football

By John Duerden Oct. 07, 2020 11:22 PM EDT

Moreno helps to give Emery 1st win at Villarreal

By Joseph Wilson Sep. 19, 2020 12:49 PM EDT
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Unai Emery gained his first victory as Villarreal coach as Gerard Moreno scored once and set up Paco Alcácer for another goal in a 2-1...

Levante's Jose Luis Morales scores the opening goal during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between Valencia and Levante at the Mestalla Stadium in Valencia, Spain, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020. (AP Photo/Alberto Saiz)
Pellegrini wins in return to Spanish league; Emery draws

By Tales Azzoni Sep. 13, 2020 01:02 PM EDT