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Sebastian Giovinco scores in debut for new Saudi club February 12, 2019 - 2:01 PM

Former Toronto FC striker Sebastian Giovinco scored in his debut for Al-Hilal FC as the Saudi champion beat Al-Qadsiah 4-1 on Tuesday in Saudi Pro League play.
Canada coach Herdman says Bayern experience benefiting Alphonso Davies February 11, 2019 - 4:38 PM

Canada coach John Herdman says Canadian teenager Alphonso Davies is already making strides at Bayern Munich despite limited appearances.
U.K. police confirm Argentine soccer player's body recovered from plane wreckage February 07, 2019 - 3:19 PM

Argentine soccer player Emiliano Sala, who had just signed with Premier League club Cardiff, and pilot David Ibbotson were the only people onboard the small aircraft that disappeared over the English Channel last month.
Ex-Man United manager Mourinho accepts sentence for tax fraud but won't serve time February 05, 2019 - 7:10 AM

Former Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho received a one-year suspended sentence after reaching a guilty plea for tax fraud in Spain on Tuesday. The 56-year-old will not have to serve time after admitting he defrauded Spanish authorities in 2011 and 2012.
Refs train with VAR ahead of approval for Women's World Cup February 04, 2019 - 11:02 AM

Women's World Cup referees are undergoing training with VARs over the next two weeks, The Associated Press has learned, paving the way for the FIFA council to approve the use of video reviews at the tournament in France.
Investigators spot body in wreckage of plane carrying missing soccer player February 04, 2019 - 5:00 AM

Air-accident investigators say they have spotted a body inside the wreckage of a missing plane carrying Argentine soccer player Emiliano Sala and his pilot.
Giovinco, Davies transfers show increase in stature for MLS February 01, 2019 - 6:47 PM

Recent high-profile moves — and near moves — for Major League Soccer players are signalling a shift in how the league is perceived on the world stage.
Sebastian Giovinco berates Toronto FC for contract impasse in Instagram post January 31, 2019 - 6:20 AM

Sebastian Giovinco made sure he left Toronto FC on his own terms, turning to social media within hours of his sale to Saudi Arabia club Al-Hilal FC on Wednesday to berate the MLS club's handling of his contract impasse.
Toronto FC sells star striker Sebastian Giovinco to Saudi club: report January 30, 2019 - 6:10 PM

Toronto FC has sold star striker Sebastian Giovinco to Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal FC, according to a source.
Neymar out 10 weeks with foot injury January 30, 2019 - 6:41 AM

Neymar is expected to be sidelined for about 10 weeks with a right foot injury, ruling the Paris Saint-Germain striker out of the Champions League matchup against Manchester United. PSG travels to play United in the last 16 of the Champions League on Feb. 12, with the return leg in Paris on March 6.
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