European Soccer

Manchester City says captain Vincent Kompany could miss the rest of the season because of a groin injury, dealing another blow to the English champions' season.

Research shows that Liverpool striker Mario Balotelli has been targeted by more than 4,000 racially abusive posts on social media this season.

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers says Raheem Sterling was not acting like a top-level professional after he was filmed inhaling nitrous oxide.

Juergen Klopp will leave Borussia Dortmund at the end of this season after seven years in charge, stepping down after a dismal season for the club.

With the major honors set to elude Arsenal again, chief executive Ivan Gazidis says he is "not happy."

Bayer Leverkusen released Emir Spahic from his contract with immediate effect on Sunday following his fight with security personnel after the German Cup defeat to Bayern Munich.

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho says Diego Costa could miss the team's next four games with a left hamstring injury that has affected the Spain striker all season.

Belgium rose to its highest-ever spot at No. 3 in the latest FIFA monthly rankings, which are still led by World Cup winner Germany.

Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone has renewed his contract with the Spanish champions for another five seasons, keeping him at the club until 2020.

UEFA President Michel Platini warns that nationalism and hooliganism is threatening European football.