Soccer

Cameroon soccer great Emmanuel Kundé dies at age 68

YAOUNDE, Cameroon (AP) — Emmanuel Kundé, Cameroon's defensive anchor on the first African team to reach the quarterfinals of the World Cup, has died, the country’s soccer federation said. He was 68.

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Ashley Young to leave Everton as a free agent

LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Everton defender Ashley Young will leave the club as a free agent in the offseason when his contract expires.

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Liverpool defender Conor Bradley signs contract extension

LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Liverpool defender Conor Bradley has signed a long-term contract extension with the Premier League club just weeks after it was confirmed Trent Alexander-Arnold will leave as a free agent.

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Real Madrid signs Spain defender Dean Huijsen from Bournemouth

MADRID (AP) — Real Madrid signed highly rated Spain defender Dean Huijsen from Bournemouth in its first reinforcement of the offseason on Saturday. The 20-year-old Huijsen signed a five-year deal through June 2030, the Spanish powerhouse said .

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Nantes striker opts out of French league’s campaign against homophobia

PARIS (AP) — At least one Ligue 1 player has refused to take part in Saturday's campaign against homophobia despite many incidents that once again marred the soccer season.

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