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Ahead of giving Saudi Arabia the men's 2034 World Cup to host, FIFA approved the quality of its bid in a 110-page evaluation Saturday that noted higher risks related to human rights in the oil-rich kingdom.

Southampton was denied a priceless victory by a controversial VAR decision and ended up drawing with host Brighton 1-1 in the English Premier League on Friday.

Leicester hired Ruud van Nistelrooy as its manager on Friday following his impressive spell as interim coach at former club Manchester United that included two wins over his new team.

Brazilian team Botafogo could give owner John Textor his biggest soccer success yet if it beats Atletico Mineiro in the Copa Libertadores final on Saturday.

Rasmus Hojlund scored twice as Manchester United fought back to beat Norwegian team Bodo/Glimt 3-2 in the Europa League on Thursday to give new manager Ruben Amorim a victory in his first game at Old Trafford.

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Ballon d'Or winner Rodri is hopeful he will play again this season after sustaining ACL damage.

Real Madrid midfielder Eduardo Camavinga was injured and substituted off in the second half of his team's Champions League match with Liverpool on Wednesday.

Celtic defender Cameron Carter-Vickers raised his hands to his head in despair before his own goal crossed the line to give Club Brugge the lead in the Champions League on Wednesday.

When the referee whistled for the free kick just outside the area, Atletico Madrid forward Julian Alvarez quickly picked up the ball and moved in position to take the shot.