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PSG coach Tuchel fast-tracking young players to senior team

Paris Saint-Germain coach Thomas Tuchel is wasting no time in fast-tracking the club's promising youth players.

Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri looks out from the sidelines during the Premier League match against Huddersfield, at the John Smith’s Stadium in Huddersfield, England, Saturday Aug. 11, 2018. (Mike Egerton/PA via AP)

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New coaches, contrasting transitions at Arsenal and Chelsea

When Arsenal and Chelsea square off on Saturday it will provide a glimpse into two contrasting managerial transitions for London rivals trying to rejoin the Premier League elite.

A view of the evacuated houses built under the remains part of the collapsed Morandi highway bridge, in Genoa, northern Italy, Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2018. A bridge on a main highway linking Italy with France collapsed in the Italian port city of Genoa during a sudden, violent storm, sending vehicles plunging 90 meters (nearly 300 feet) into a heap of rubble below.

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Soccer teams from Genoa have their matches postponed

The two soccer teams from Genoa have had their weekend matches postponed following the bridge collapse in the Italian city.

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PSG signs defender Thilo Kehrer from Schalke

French champion Paris Saint-Germain has signed defender Thilo Kehrer from German club Schalke to a five-year contract.

FILE - In this April 15, 2017 fiel photo Bayern head coach Carlo Ancelotti arrives to the German Bundesliga soccer match between Bayer Leverkusen and Bayern Munich in Leverkusen, Germany. The eyes of the footballing world will be on Verona where Cristiano Ronaldo is expected to make his Serie A debut when Chievo Verona hosts Juventus. Ronaldo has moved from Real Madrid to Juventus in a Serie A record 112 million-euro ($131.5 million) deal and is expected to make the Bianconeri even more dominant in Serie A. Carlo Ancelotti is back in Italian football after a nine-year absence and the new Napoli coach is keen to ensure that doesn’t happen.

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All eyes on Ronaldo ahead of Serie A debut for Juventus

The eyes of the soccer world will be on Verona, where Cristiano Ronaldo is expected to make his Serie A debut when Chievo Verona hosts Juventus.

FILE- In this Nov 7, 2016 file photo, U.S. Singer Madonna, right, and her son David Banda perform in support of Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton at Washington Square Park. The Queen of Pop is also a soccer mom and she’s getting ever more involved in the beautiful game. Madonna has plans to open a soccer academy in Malawi, inspired by her adopted son David Banda who has ambitions to be a professional player and is at Portuguese club Benfica’s youth academy.

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Madonna is the Queen of Pop and a soccer mom, too

Madonna is the Queen of Pop and a soccer mom with plans to build an academy in Malawi.

FILE - In this Sunday, July 15, 2018 file photo, France goalkeeper Hugo Lloris lifts the trophy after France won 4-2 during the final match between France and Croatia at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow, Russia. World Cup winner France reclaims the No. 1 spot in the FIFA rankings for the first time in 16 years after defeating Croatia 4-2 for its second World Cup title and jumped up six places.

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World Cup champion France tops FIFA rankings; Germany 15th

World Cup champion France tops FIFA rankings; Germany plunges to 15th; US is 22nd.

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World Cup champion France tops FIFA rankings; Germany 15th

World Cup champion France is at the top of the FIFA rankings for the first time in 16 years.

FC Barcelona’s Lionel Messi talks to the crowd ahead of the Joan Gamper trophy friendly soccer match between FC Barcelona and Boca Juniors at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2018.

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Spanish league plans to play regular-season match in US

A regular-season Spanish league game is coming to the United States, possibly as early as this year, but a "clasico" between Real Madrid and Barcelona is pretty much out of the question.

Lionel Messi's Barcelona looks to increase its dominance in Spain after Real Madrid lost Cristiano Ronaldo to Italian champion Juventus, while Atletico Madrid tries to take advantage and solidify its position as a contender for its first title since 2014.

FILE - In this July 15, 2018 file photo former German soccer team captain Philipp Lahm displays the trophy before the final match between France and Croatia at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow, Russia. Lahm will be come head of the organizing committee for the Euro 2024 in case Germany wins the bid.

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Lahm to become head organizer of Euro 2024 if Germany hosts

The German soccer federation says Philipp Lahm will be the head organizer of the 2024 European Championship if the country wins the right to host the tournament.

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Wayne Rooney scores twice, DC United beats Timbers 4-1

MLS Capsules.

Los Angeles FC’s Christian Ramirez, second from left, is mobbed by teammates after scoring against Real Salt Lake during the first half of an MLS soccer match Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2018, in Los Angeles.

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Ramirez scores twice in 1st start since trade, LAFC wins

Christian Ramirez scored his first two goals since joining Los Angeles FC in a trade last week, helping the expansion team beat Real Salt Lake 2-0.

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Wayne Rooney scores 2 goals, DC United beats Timbers 4-1

Wayne Rooney scored two goals and D.C. United beat the Portland Timbers 4-1 to move out of last place in the Eastern Conference.

Vancouver Whitecaps forward Yordi Reyna, left, dives to get a header in front of Toronto FC defender Chris Mavinga during the first half in the second leg of the Canadian soccer championship final, Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2018, in Toronto.

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Jozy Altidore has hat trick, Toronto FC wins Canadian title

Jozy Altidore had a hat trick and Toronto FC won the Voyageurs Trophy for the seventh time, taking the Canadian Championship final 7-4 on aggregate with a 5-2 second-leg victory over the Vancouver Whitecaps.

Atletico’s Diego Costa, 2nd left celebrates with teammates after scoring his sides first goal during the UEFA Super Cup final soccer match between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid at the Lillekula Stadium in Tallinn, Estonia, Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2018.

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Atletico beats Real Madrid 4-2 after extra time in Super Cup

Atletico Madrid finally got the better of Real Madrid on the European stage, scoring twice in extra time to win 4-2 in the UEFA Super Cup final on Wednesday without having to face Cristiano Ronaldo.

FILE - In this Oct. 31, 2017, file photo, Columbus Crew fans show their support for the team before the start of their MLS Eastern Conference semifinal soccer match against New York City FC in Columbus, Ohio. The Austin City Council is scheduled to decide Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2018 whether to move ahead with a stadium plan that could prompt Major League Soccer’s Columbus Crew to leave its home city after 22 years.

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Austin makes move for new stadium to land MLS’ Crew

Austin moves ahead with MLS stadium deal for potential move by Columbus Crew.

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Man City midfielder De Bruyne injures knee in training

Manchester City says midfielder Kevin De Bruyne injured his right knee during a training session.

Vancouver Whitecaps’ Kei Kamara (23) scores on a header against the Portland Timbers during an MLS soccer match Saturday, Aug. 11, 2018, in Portland, Ore.

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Kamara leads the way for Vancouver’s playoff hopes

The Vancouver Whitecaps are sitting just outside the playoff picture in Major League Soccer, but recent results suggest they might have the momentum for a late-season push.

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Sporting KC’s Jimmy Medranda to miss remainder of season

Sporting Kansas City defender Jimmy Medranda will miss the remainder of the season after exploratory surgery on his left knee revealed a cartilage defect.

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