Soccer News

Arsene Wenger is leaving Arsenal after 22 seasons in charge against the backdrop of growing disillusionment from fans as the team struggles to compete for the Premier League title.

Chivas Guadalajara defeated Toronto FC 2-1 on Tuesday night at BMO Field in the opener of the two-leg CONCACAF Champions League final.

FIFA charged World Cup host Russia with fan racism on Tuesday, less than two months before the tournament begins. Monkey chants were aimed at black French players, including Paul Pogba, during France's 3-1 friendly win over Russia in St. Petersburg last month.

Animal rights groups have condemned the use of a bear that performed before a Russian soccer match. The New York-based World Animal Protection group said it's clear from the footage that "cruel training methods have been used" on the bear.

With Toronto FC headed to the CONCACAF Champions League final on Tuesday, Jonathan Osorio hopes the team's success will rub off on other MLS teams despite Mexican clubs owning the competition for years.

Top European leagues will oppose FIFA plans to add more teams and playing days at the 2022 World Cup.

Manchester City won the Premier League title without even playing on Sunday when nearest challenger Manchester United surprisingly lost 1-0 at home to last-place West Bromwich Albion.

Jack Price scored his first career MLS goal in the second minute, Shkelzen Gashi added a penalty kick late in the second half, and the Colorado Rapids beat Toronto FC 2-0 on Saturday.

Bradley Wright-Phillips had a goal and an assist on Saturday and the New York Red Bulls beat the Montreal Impact 3-1. Wright-Phillips opened the scoring for the Red Bulls (3-2-0) in the fifth minute, beating goalkeeper Evan Bush into the upper right corner.

Qatar wants talks with FIFA to discuss the logistics of increasing the 2022 World Cup to 48 teams. FIFA president Gianni Infantino said on Thursday he was receptive to a request from South American football nations to fast-track the jump from 32 to 48 teams at World Cups by four years.