Soccer

Ukraine's Shevchenko hits back at UEFA and 'political factors' for soccer election loss

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian soccer federation president Andriy Shevchenko hit back at UEFA on Friday, one day after a heavy election loss , claiming he and his country “were not welcome” to join its leadership.

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Mexican soccer club León gets court date for legal fight against FIFA over Club World Cup entry

LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — Sport's highest court said Friday it will hold fast-track appeals next month as Mexican soccer club León tries to overturn a FIFA decision to expel it from the Club World Cup in the United States.

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Barcelona to host Betis in clash of hottest teams in La Liga

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Barcelona has its eyes on a possible treble this season and two critical clashes with Real Madrid that will directly impact two of those title shots, but first it has to play an in-form Real Betis in La Liga on Saturday.

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Postecoglou plays dangerous game with gestures to Tottenham's disgruntled fans

By cupping his ear and waving sarcastically, Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou went head-first into a confrontation with his critics. Unfortunately, those critics were the club’s hard-core fans.

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Everton says Tarkowski received online threats after dangerous challenge on Liverpool's Mac Allister

Everton defender James Tarkowski received online threats after his reckless challenge on Liverpool's Alexis Mac Allister in the Merseyside derby this week, his club said Friday.

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Fenerbahce accuses Galatasaray coach of acting like he'd been 'shot' in latest Mourinho controversy

ISTANBUL (AP) — Fenerbahce accused the coach of fierce rival Galatasaray of throwing himself to the ground as if he’d been “shot” after his nose appeared to be pinched by Jose Mourinho in the latest controversy to rock Turkish soccer.

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Mihailovic leads the Colorado Rapids against the Vancouver Whitecaps

Colorado Rapids (3-1-2, third in the Western Conference) vs. Vancouver Whitecaps FC (4-1-1, first in the Western Conference) Vancouver, British Columbia; Saturday, 9:30 p.m.

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Antony and the Portland Timbers visit Austin

Portland Timbers (3-2-1, sixth in the Western Conference) vs. Austin FC (4-2-0, second in the Western Conference) Austin, Texas; Saturday, 7:45 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Austin FC -133, Portland +339, Draw +269; over/under is 2.

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Atlanta United takes on Dallas in non-conference play

FC Dallas (3-2-1, sixth in the Western Conference) vs. Atlanta United FC (2-2-2, eighth in the Eastern Conference) Atlanta; Saturday, 7:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Atlanta United FC -146, FC Dallas +343, Draw +305; over/under is 2.

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San Diego FC faces the Seattle Sounders in conference play

Seattle Sounders FC (1-2-3, 12th in the Western Conference) vs. San Diego FC (3-1-2, third in the Western Conference) San Diego; Saturday, 10:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: San Diego +126, Seattle +209, Draw +228; over/under is 2.

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