Soccer

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Boca Juniors defender Ayrton Costa will miss the Club World Cup after he was denied a visa to enter the United States, the Argentine team said Thursday.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection said it regularly provides security at big sporting events in response to questions about the agency's presence at the FIFA Club World Cup amid President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown. "U.S.

MIAMI (AP) — Days before the start of the Club World Cup, soccer chiefs are facing renewed calls to safeguard players over growing fears of injuries and burnout.

Tottenham hired Thomas Frank as head coach on Thursday after the Danish manager ended his nearly decade-long stay at fellow Premier League team Brentford.

Former Toronto FC captain Michael Bradley has been named coach of the New York Red Bulls reserve side. The 37-year former U.S.

American star Christian Pulisic says while he decided to skip the CONCACAF Gold Cup, U.S. coaches turned down his offer to play in friendlies against Turkey and Switzerland because they wanted one roster for all games.

HARRISON, N.J. (AP) — Former U.S. captain Michael Bradley was hired Thursday as coach of New York Red Bulls II in third tier MLS Next Pro.

BERN, Switzerland (AP) — Veteran Switzerland forward Ramona Bachmann will miss the Women’s European Championship in her home country next month after suffering a serious knee injury in training.

NAPLES, Italy (AP) — Two-time Premier League player of the season Kevin De Bruyne signed as a free agent with Serie A champion Napoli on Thursday. “KING KEV IS HERE,” Napoli declared in a series of posts on X.

MADRID (AP) — Trent Alexander-Arnold was officially introduced by Real Madrid on Thursday, saying he was fulfilling his dream to play for the Spanish powerhouse and under his idol Xavi Alonso.