Football

2:32 PM ET Associated Press FIFA backed away from immediately expelling Russia from World Cup qualifying on Sunday but said it remained an option, deciding instead the squad can play using the “RFU” acronym for the country’s football federation. The unanimous ruling by the FIFA Bureau, featuring the six regional football confederation presidents, was also
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5:41 AM ET Chelsea released a statement on Sunday, saying the situation around Russia’s invasion of Ukraine was “horrific and devastating.” Chelsea’s statement came after their Russian owner Roman Abramovich gave trustees of the London side’s foundation stewardship of the club, amid calls in Britain that he be sanctioned over Russia’s invasion. Abramovich, whose wealth
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6:03 AM ET Jesse Marsch could replace Marcelo Bielsa at Leeds. Jan Woitas/picture alliance via Getty Images Marcelo Bielsa has been sacked by Leeds United, it was confirmed, and sources have told ESPN that former United States midfielder Jesse Marsch is the leading contender to succeed him. Leeds suffered a torrid week, first suffering a 6-0
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2:42 PM ET Man City’s Oleksandr Zinchenko wears jersey with flag of his native Ukraine on front. Getty Images Manchester City and Everton players took to the field wearing Ukrainian flags before their Premier League game on Saturday, while there were anti-war messages at stadiums elsewhere following Russia‘s invasion of Ukraine. City players walked out before
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2:41 PM ET A late goal from Karim Benzema rescued a 1-0 win for Real Madrid at Rayo Vallecano on Saturday and allowed the LaLiga leaders to extend their advantage at the top of the standings. They are now nine points clear of second-placed Sevilla, who will play third-placed Real Betis on Sunday. – ESPN+
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6:17 PM ET Carlos Vela was back in dominating form, delivering all three goals as LAFC earned a 3-0 victory against the visiting Colorado Rapids on Saturday in the season opener for both clubs. Goalkeeper Maxime Crepeau needed to make just one save while earning the shutout in his LAFC debut. Vela had five goals
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2:12 PM ET Associated Press Roman Abramovich has owned Chelsea since 2003. Paul Gilham/Getty Images Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich suddenly handed over the “stewardship and care” of the Premier League club to its charitable foundation trustees on Saturday. The move came after a member of the British parliament called for the Russian billionaire to hand over
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