WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — It might not have been the shot heard around the world but it was a goal that reverbrated 13,000 kilometers (8,000 miles) away when Auckland City FC scored Tuesday to ...

Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso admitted some frustration after the 1-1 draw with Al-Hilal for their Club World Cup opener. Gonzalo Garcia fired Real ahead before Ruben Neves beat Courtois from the ...

Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois admits they must do better after an opening Club World Cup draw with Al-Hilal. Courtois later said: “We played too slowly in the first half and they looked the ...

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