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Alkmaar's AZ football club stunned Armenia's FC Noah with a 4-0 home victory, erasing a first-leg loss to advance in European competition. The Dutch squad is now the Netherlands' last hope in continental play.
African soccer just got a major boost. Winners of the continent's biggest club tournaments will now take home double the prize money, with top prizes jumping to $6 million.
Australia kicks off the Women's Asian Cup on home soil Sunday, with soccer stars Sam Kerr and Mary Fowler back after injury recoveries. The tournament brings 12 nations together across three cities through March 21.
FC Cincinnati just made soccer history with a jaw-dropping 13-0 aggregate win in the CONCACAF Champions Cup, the largest margin of victory the tournament has ever seen. The dominant performance propels the hometown team into an exciting showdown with Mexican powerhouse Tigres UANL.
After nine years of waiting, St. Louis Catholic's boys soccer team claimed their 14th state championship with a 1-0 victory over defending champions University Lab. Junior Will Flavin scored the winning goal and earned most outstanding player honors in the dramatic Thursday night showdown.
Super Falcons midfielder Ngozi Okobi-Okeoghene is back on the field just months after giving birth, proving that motherhood and elite athletics can thrive together. Her message to women athletes everywhere: "If I can do this, you also can do it."
Japan's women's soccer team arrives at the Asian Cup in Australia with 16 England-based players and a reputation for thrilling, fast-paced play. Coach Nils Nielsen believes their exciting style will win over Australian fans and make them tournament favorites.
A club from a town of 40,000 above the Arctic Circle just knocked out one of soccer's most legendary teams in their first Champions League season. Bodo/Glimt's journey from Norway's second division to giant-slayers proves small towns can compete at the highest level.
After accidentally hitting a seagull with a soccer ball during a match in Istanbul, a quick-thinking footballer stopped play to perform CPR on the injured bird. The compassionate rescue shows how a split-second decision to help can turn a sports moment into something unforgettable.
A Norwegian team from the Arctic Circle just pulled off one of the biggest upsets in Champions League history, beating last year's finalist Inter Milan. Bodo/Glimt's triumph proves small towns can compete with the world's richest clubs.
Australia's star goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold is feeling confident ahead of the Asian Cup tournament starting Sunday, despite limited game time during the off-season. The Matildas will face the Philippines in their opening match in Perth.
When a seagull fell unconscious on an Istanbul soccer field after being struck by a ball, team captain Gani Catan refused to let it die. His quick thinking and compassion saved the bird's life and reminded everyone watching what truly matters. #
A mother and daughter diving team discovered what may be the largest coral colony ever documented on the Great Barrier Reef, spanning nearly 4,000 square meters. The find offers hope that resilient coral strongholds still exist despite increasing bleaching threats.
A small Norwegian team from the Arctic Circle just pulled off one of the biggest upsets in Champions League history, eliminating Italian giants Inter Milan 2-1 at their own stadium. Bodø/Glimt's fairytale run continues as they advance to the round of 16.
Soccer legend Cristiano Ronaldo sent words of encouragement to Olympic ski racer Lindsey Vonn as she recovers from a devastating leg injury that nearly resulted in amputation. The uplifting message highlights how elite athletes support each other through the toughest moments.
A small Norwegian soccer club from 200 miles inside the Arctic Circle just defeated three European giants to reach the Champions League's final 16 for the first time. Bodo/Glimt's historic run proves underdogs can still win big.
A small team from the Arctic Circle just pulled off one of soccer's biggest upsets, eliminating last year's Champions League finalists on their home turf. Bodø/Glimt's 2-1 victory at Milan's iconic San Siro stadium sends them to the next round and proves heart can triumph over budget.
When a soccer ball struck a seagull mid-flight during a championship match in Istanbul, team captain Gani Catan stopped everything to save its life. His two minutes of chest compressions brought the bird back, proving some moments matter more than any trophy.
Days after burying his father, Nigerian captain Wilfred Ndidi scored in a dominant win while Alex Iwobi delivered a standout performance. Nigerian footballers brought resilience and skill to leagues across Europe this weekend.
After 36 years, Argentina claimed their third World Cup title in a thrilling final that saw Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé deliver unforgettable performances. The match went to penalties after a 3-3 draw, with Argentina winning 4-2 in the shootout.
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