Man charged over tragedy chanting at Utd-Burnley

A man was arrested and charged for alleged tragedy chanting during Manchester United's home game against Burnley in the Premier League, police said Sunday.


FIFA seals closer Saudi ties with Aramco deal

FIFA deepened its ties to Saudi Arabia by confirming a sponsorship with the kingdom's state oil firm Aramco on Thursday.


Piqué's Kosmos account frozen amid Spain probe

A Spanish judge has ordered a bank account of a company run by former Barcelona player Gerard Piqué to be frozen while she investigates suspicions of corruption.


Aston Villa extend Emery contract through 2027

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery has extended his contract until 2027, the club said Tuesday.


Supreme Court allows Relevent antitrust suit

The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday allowed a soccer promoter's antitrust lawsuit to go forward against FIFA and the U.S. Soccer Federation.


FIFA to rebuild Blatter-era committee system

FIFA is set to create dozens of new committees and expert panels, reversing a governance reform passed in 2016 when the world football body was in turmoil during corruption scandals.


Barça fined for fans' Nazi salutes, racist gestures

Barcelona were fined €25,000 ($26,600) by UEFA on Thursday for Nazi salutes and racist gestures by fans at a Champions League game against Paris Saint-Germain last week.


Thorns change coach amid team's worst-ever start

With no wins in their first four games this season, the Portland Thorns moved coach Mike Norris into a role as technical director Tuesday and named Rob Gale interim head coach.


Barça's UCL exit sends Atletico to Club World Cup

Barcelona's exit Tuesday from the Champions League sent Atletico Madrid to the inaugural 32-team Club World Cup in the United States next year.


Mallorca probing Tchouaméni racism incident

Spanish club Mallorca said Sunday they were working with authorities to identify the fan who made monkey gestures after Real Madrid midfielder Aurélien Tchouaméni scored a goal in a Spanish league match this weekend.