Germany's bid for a fresh start after the debacle of its World Cup defense was frustrated by France goalkeeper Alphonse Areola as their UEFA Nations League opener finished 0-0 on...

Memphis Depay stole the show Thursday by scoring both Dutch goals as the Netherlands beat Peru 2-1 in a friendly billed as a farewell to record midfielder Wesley Sneijder. The match was the 134th...

With Cristiano Ronaldo absent and Luka Modric in action, Portugal and Croatia drew 1-1 in a friendly Thursday. In its first game since reaching the World Cup final, Croatia got on the board with...

Girona says it's willing to play a regular-season game against Barcelona in the United States as part of La Liga's goal of promoting soccer and the league in North America. The small Catalan club...

Veteran Italy defender Giorgio Chiellini is keen to use his experience to help the Azzurri youngsters after going back on his decision to retire from international duty. Chiellini, 34, was one of...

Like a general inspecting his troops, new Spain coach Luis Enrique stood on a makeshift platform and attentively watched as his players practiced below on a recent hot morning in Madrid. He...

Football's newest competition kicks off this week in Europe with few knowing all the details of a complex format. The UEFA Nations League certainly will get off to a good start: Germany hosts...

Denmark, fielding a severely weakened team containing footballers from the third tier of the national league and futsal players because of a pay dispute involving its top performers, was beaten 3-0 by...

Paris Saint-Germain's Kylian Mbappe has been suspended for three matches after being sent off during a French league game last weekend. The 19-year-old striker, a member of the France squad which...

Led by a dedication to deceased Fiorentina defender Davide Astori, several Serie A players are rebelling over the introduction of standardized armbands for captains. The Italian league announced...