Soccer

AFC looked to its roots Thursday, announcing the signing of three local players who have gone on to make their mark outside of Toronto.

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Barcelona has extended the contract of Uruguay central defender Ronald Araújo for six more seasons, ending speculation about a possible move to Juventus.

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Bruno Fernandes scored a stoppage-time winner as Manchester United beat Rangers 2-1 on Thursday to take a big step toward the Europa League round of 16.

Tottenham striker Dominic Solanke is likely to be out for around six weeks because of a knee injury, Spurs manager Ange Postecoglou said Thursday.

WREXHAM, Wales (AP) — Wrexham settled for a 1-1 draw with third-division leader Birmingham on Thursday in a match between two clubs with celebrity owners.

Giacomo Vrioni says his play will do the talking. The recently acquired striker knows CF Montreal will lean on him to perform as the Major League Soccer team’s only designated player, and he’s comfortable with those expectations.

NOTTINGHAM, England (AP) — Nottingham Forest forward Chris Wood has signed a two-year contract extension to stay with the Premier League club through the 2026-27 season.

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester United has told fans it cannot sustain its current financial losses and risks breaching Premier League rules after facing a backlash over rising ticket prices.

DAVOS, Switzerland (AP) — Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is launching a crusade against what he sees as the downsides of social media .

HAMILTON — Veteran forward Mo Babouli has rejoined Forge FC from local CPL rival York United FC. The 32-year-old Babouli spent 2020 and 2021 with Hamilton-based Forge before signing with Toronto's York in August 2022.