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León Routs Real Salt Lake 3-0 in Quarterfinals

León Routs Real Salt Lake 3-0 in Quarterfinals

The Mexican side settled the match in just 51 minutes behind goals from Diber Cambindo (a brace) and Sebastian Vegas, putting themselves in a comfortable spot heading into the next...

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Ecuador Lands Two Teams in Libertadores Quarterfinals for First Time in 36 Years

Ecuador Lands Two Teams in Libertadores Quarterfinals for First Time in 36 Years

Independiente del Valle knocked out Deportes Tolima and joins Liga de Quito in the next round, a feat Ecuador hadn't managed since 1990 when Barcelona and Emelec faced off against ...

Oliveros takes blame for Tolima exit

Oliveros takes blame for Tolima exit

The coach was self-critical after the loss to Independiente del Valle and admitted his team lost focus after conceding the first goal from a set piece.

Monterrey Beats Chicago Fire in Quarterfinals

Monterrey Beats Chicago Fire in Quarterfinals

Pineda scored in the 82nd minute to seal a 2-1 win after Ocampos missed from the penalty spot at SeatGeek Stadium.

Independiente del Valle eliminates Tolima

Independiente del Valle eliminates Tolima

A fifteen-minute stretch in the second half, between the 58th and 69th minutes, proved decisive as the Ecuadorian side asserted its superiority in a 3-1 win.

Sport Boys vs Cristal: 19 years without a win

Sport Boys vs Cristal: 19 years without a win

La Misilera hasn't beaten the celeste squad since the 2007 Clausura, and gets a shot to change that at home this Sunday.

Pezzella terminates River contract

Pezzella terminates River contract

The 35-year-old defender, a World Cup champion with Argentina in Qatar 2022, leaves the club with which he won five titles across two stints.

América vs Columbus Crew: Quarterfinals

América vs Columbus Crew: Quarterfinals

The Mexican side arrives unbeaten and favored with a 52 percent chance of winning, but the American club is clinging to a strong start to the tournament.

Tuca wanted Monterrey job to settle score with Tigres

Tuca wanted Monterrey job to settle score with Tigres

The Brazilian-Mexican coach spent eleven years on the Tigres bench and won ten titles before being let go in 2021.

Sporting Cristal without Wisdom, Santana

Sporting Cristal without Wisdom, Santana

The defender suffered an elbow dislocation with ligament involvement, while the midfielder is recovering from a muscle strain.

Champions League

Celtic Crashes Out in Austria After Blowing Five-Goal Lead to LASK

The Scottish side arrived with a 4-0 aggregate lead but fell apart in the second half, getting eliminated in the Champions League playoff second leg.

Toluca favored over Austin in quarterfinals

Toluca favored over Austin in quarterfinals

The statistical model gives a clear edge to the Diablos Rojos, who attack with discipline against a visiting defense that has yet to keep a clean sheet.

Liga Profesional de Argentina

Central vs Gimnasia, five without a loss

The Gigante de Arroyito wants to stay solid in the Clausura 2026, while the Lobo tries to snap a three-game losing streak.

Liga Profesional de Argentina

Independiente vs Gimnasia de Mendoza: Clausura

The "Rojo" hosts under pressure to win, while the "Lobo" arrives on the upswing after its recent victories.

Barcelona's Fan Ban Appeal Denied

Barcelona's Fan Ban Appeal Denied

The Appeals Committee upheld the Disciplinary Committee's ruling following the incidents in the match against Macará.

Liga Profesional de Argentina

Boca vs Lanús at the Bombonera in the Clausura

Both sides arrive level on points with no clear favorite in a matchday seven showdown.

Liga Premier

United Sign Baleba for £70 Million

The 22-year-old Cameroonian midfielder becomes United's third midfield addition in a matter of weeks following Ugarte's injury.

Champions League

Celtic falls in Linz, out of Champions League after 5-1 LASK rout

Camilo Duran could not stop Austria's comeback in a match where LASK went from trailing 3-0 to winning 5-4 on aggregate.

Betis edges Valencia 0-1 with 82nd-minute winner

Betis edges Valencia 0-1 with 82nd-minute winner

Pablo Garcia scored on a quick transition after the match had stayed scoreless for 82 minutes.

Liga Premier

Valentín Barco signs with Chelsea, joins Xabi Alonso's squad

The Argentine defender and midfielder, formerly of Boca Juniors, joins a club in rebuilding mode after a position switch reshaped his career.

Marcelino Núñez nets brace in Ipswich's 3-1 win over Leicester

Marcelino Núñez nets brace in Ipswich's 3-1 win over Leicester

The Chilean midfielder scored the goals that made it 2-1 and 3-0 in the second round of the English League Cup.

Al Nassr rallies past Al Ettifaq 3-2 down a man

Al Nassr rallies past Al Ettifaq 3-2 down a man

Mane and Joao Felix drive the road comeback at Al Ettifaq Club Stadium, with the winner confirmed by VAR in the 89th minute.

Liga Premier

Bruno Fernandes sets assist record, wins PFA award

The Portuguese midfielder broke a mark that had stood for 34 seasons with 21 assists, a total neither Henry nor De Bruyne ever reached.

Peñarol vs Nacional: derby with a dozen debutants

Peñarol vs Nacional: derby with a dozen debutants

Both squads feature new signings and youngsters who will experience the intensity of Uruguayan soccer's biggest match for the very first time.

ANFP Releases VAR Audio on Vidal Penalty in Superclasico

ANFP Releases VAR Audio on Vidal Penalty in Superclasico

The review found that the Colo Colo player extended his arm into an unnatural position, allowing Aranguiz to level the score.

Livakovic arrives in Barcelona as backup keeper

Livakovic arrives in Barcelona as backup keeper

The Croatian goalkeeper undergoes medical tests after his transfer from Girona was finalized for between 4 and 5 million euros.

Savio Joins Tottenham from Manchester City

Savio Joins Tottenham from Manchester City

The 22-year-old Brazilian winger joins De Zerbi's project for up to $116 million after making 53 appearances for City.

Bundesliga

Nkunku back at Leipzig on loan from Milan

The French forward looks to rediscover his form at the club where he scored 70 goals between 2019 and 2023, now under the guidance of Martin Demichelis.

Liga de Francia

PSG travels to Lille to shake off opening slip-up

Luis Enrique wants his team, the reigning Champions League winner, to start showing its class early in the French league.

Real Madrid awaits new signings' debut vs. Real Sociedad

Real Madrid awaits new signings' debut vs. Real Sociedad

Cucurella, Dumfries, Konate, Bernardo Silva, Diomande and Espi still have not played an official minute in the white shirt.

    
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