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Zlatan Ibrahimovic scores twice, AC Milan beats Sassuolo

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Zlatan Ibrahimovic scores twice, AC Milan beats Sassuolo

July 22 (UPI) -- AC Milan striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored two goals to lead his squad to a 2-1 victory against Sassuolo in a Serie A soccer clash in Reggio Emilia, Italy.

Natalie Portman, Serena Williams form ownership group for L.A. women's soccer team

Soccer // 6 months ago

Natalie Portman, Serena Williams form ownership group for L.A. women's soccer team

July 21 (UPI) -- Actress Natalie Portman and tennis star Serena Williams are part of a ownership group -- founded mostly by women -- that has secured exclusive rights to bring a professional women's soccer team to Los Angeles in 2022.

David Beckham references Real Madrid, Man United amid Inter Miami struggles

Soccer // 6 months ago

David Beckham references Real Madrid, Man United amid Inter Miami struggles

July 21 (UPI) -- Soccer icon David Beckham, now part-owner of MLS club Inter Miami, referenced the growth of Premier League power Manchester United and La Liga's Real Madrid in a message that called for patience for his struggling team.

Ballon d'Or, soccer's highest individual honor, canceled for first time

Soccer // 6 months ago

Ballon d'Or, soccer's highest individual honor, canceled for first time

July 20 (UPI) -- The Ballon d'Or, the highest individual honor in the world for a soccer player, will not be given out this year due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Karim Benzema scores twice, helps Real Madrid win La Liga

Soccer // 6 months ago

Karim Benzema scores twice, helps Real Madrid win La Liga

July 17 (UPI) -- Star striker Karim Benzema scored twice to lead Real Madrid to a win against Villarreal, which sealed the Spanish soccer team's La Liga title for 2019-2020.

Arsenal shocks Liverpool, denies Premier League record

Soccer // 6 months ago

Arsenal shocks Liverpool, denies Premier League record

July 16 (UPI) -- Liverpool can no longer set the record for most points in a season in England's Premier League after the Reds were shocked by Arsenal in London.

Orlando SC becomes first team to clinch spot in MLS Is Back knockout round

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Orlando SC becomes first team to clinch spot in MLS Is Back knockout round

July 15 (UPI) -- Orlando SC became the first team to clinch a spot in the round of 16 in the MLS Is Back Tournament after a 3-1 group-stage triumph over New York City FC.

Mexican soccer star Chicharito scores first MLS goal in LA Galaxy loss

Soccer // 6 months ago

Mexican soccer star Chicharito scores first MLS goal in LA Galaxy loss

July 14 (UPI) -- Mexican soccer sensation Javier "Chicharito" Hernandez scored his first Major League Soccer goal in a Los Angeles Galaxy loss to the Portland Timbers in the MLS Is Back Tournament.

Minnesota United shocks Sporting KC in stoppage time soccer thriller

Soccer // 6 months ago

Minnesota United shocks Sporting KC in stoppage time soccer thriller

July 13 (UPI) -- Minnesota United got two goals in stoppage time -- including an own goal -- to fight back from a 1-0 deficit and shock Sporting Kansas City in the MLS Is Back soccer tournament.

Manchester City wins appeal, free to play in 2020-21 Champions League

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Manchester City wins appeal, free to play in 2020-21 Champions League

July 13 (UPI) -- Manchester City is now free to play in the 2020-2021 UEFA Champions League after the Court of Arbitration for Sport on Monday announced the club won its appeal of a punishment for alleged financial fair play violations.

Champions League draw sets up potential Barcelona-Bayern, Messi-Ronaldo matchups

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Champions League draw sets up potential Barcelona-Bayern, Messi-Ronaldo matchups

July 10 (UPI) -- The 2019-2020 Champions League draw took place Friday in Nyon, Switzerland, and set up several potential quarterfinal and semifinal matchups with intrigue.

Nashville SC becomes second team to withdraw from MLS tournament

Soccer // 6 months ago

Nashville SC becomes second team to withdraw from MLS tournament

July 9 (UPI) -- Nashville SC on Thursday was withdrawn from the "MLS is Back Tournament" after multiple positive coronavirus tests.

Inter Miami, Orlando City relaunch MLS with protest, dramatic clash

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Inter Miami, Orlando City relaunch MLS with protest, dramatic clash

July 9 (UPI) -- Inter Miami CF, Orlando City SC, referees and coaches participated in a long protest for George Floyd before they launched the MLS is Back Tournament with a dramatic clash in Orlando, Fla.

Winless Inter Miami favored over Orlando City in MLS Is Back opener

Soccer // 6 months ago

Winless Inter Miami favored over Orlando City in MLS Is Back opener

July 8 (UPI) -- A new rivalry between Inter Miami CF and Orlando City SC will open Wednesday's MLS Is Back Tournament. The tournament marks the return for the league after a three-month suspension due to the coronavirus pandemic.

U.S. soccer star Christian Pulisic gets left-footed, top-corner goal in Chelsea win

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U.S. soccer star Christian Pulisic gets left-footed, top-corner goal in Chelsea win

July 8 (UPI) -- Christian Pulisic continues to impress this season at Chelsea. The United States Men's National Team star's latest exploit was a left-footed, top-corner finish in a 3-2 win against Crystal Palace.

Ibrahimovic, AC Milan score 3 goals in 5 minutes to beat Ronaldo, Juventus

Soccer // 6 months ago

Ibrahimovic, AC Milan score 3 goals in 5 minutes to beat Ronaldo, Juventus

July 8 (UPI) -- Zlatan Ibrahimovic sparked a run of three goals in five minutes to help AC Milan stage a comeback and beat Cristiano Ronaldo and Juventus in a dramatic Serie A clash in Milan, Italy.

MLS postpones second match in 'MLS is Back Tournament' due to COVID-19

Soccer // 6 months ago

MLS postpones second match in 'MLS is Back Tournament' due to COVID-19

July 7 (UPI) -- Major League Soccer announced Tuesday that Nashville SC's match against the Chicago Fire in the "MLS is Back Tournament" has been postponed because of coronavirus concerns.

Tottenham Hotspur beats Everton on own goal

Soccer // 6 months ago

Tottenham Hotspur beats Everton on own goal

July 7 (UPI) -- Tottenham Hotspur moved up to the No. 8 position in the Premier League standings after a narrow win against Everton in London.

FC Dallas withdrawn from MLS tournament due to coronavirus

Soccer // 6 months ago

FC Dallas withdrawn from MLS tournament due to coronavirus

July 6 (UPI) -- FC Dallas was forced to withdraw from the "MLS is Back Tournament" on Monday after numerous members of the club tested positive for the coronavirus.

U.S. soccer's Lindsey Horan nets diving header, helps Thorns tie Rose Lavelle's Spirit

Soccer // 6 months ago

U.S. soccer's Lindsey Horan nets diving header, helps Thorns tie Rose Lavelle's Spirit

July 6 (UPI) -- United States National Team star Lindsey Horan scored one of the best goals ever at the NWSL Challenge Cup to help the Portland Thorns obtain a draw against Rose Lavelle's Washington Spirit in the eight-team tournament.

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