THIBAUT COURTOIS

From Dubai to the Maldives, stars have jetted all over for a break before the tournament finishes and the domestic leagues restart.

This was Morocco’s first win at a World Cup since 1998 and only its third ever.

DOHA, Qatar — (AP) — Morocco pulled off another shock at the World Cup on Sunday, beating Belgium 2-0 to leave Kevin de Bruyne and the 2018 semifinalists in peril of a group-stage exit. 2 in the world behind Brazil, had won its last seven group games at the World Cup. It was Morocco's first win at a World Cup since 1998 and only its third ever. Belgium will next play 2018 finalist Croatia in its final group match, while Morocco will face Canada. ___AP World Cup coverage: https://apnews.com/hub/world-cup and https://twitter.com/AP_SportsCopyright 2022 The Associated Press.

Morocco pulled off another shock at the World Cup by beating Belgium 2-0 and leaving Kevin de Bruyne and the 2018 semifinalists in peril of a group-stage exit.

Alphonso Davies had the chance to score his nation’s first-ever World Cup goal, to grab a quick lead on Belgium. “You’re carrying the weight of a nation: 36 years of waiting — longer than 36 for our first goal,” coach John Herdman said. Atiba Hutchinson, at 39, became the oldest non-goalkeeper to start a World Cup match. Even though Canada dropped to 0-4 in the World Cup, players felt proud and felt they had momentum going into Sunday’s game against Croatia, the losing finalist in the 2018 World Cup. You’ve shown that you can live here.”___AP World Cup coverage: https://apnews.com/hub/world-cup and https://twitter.com/AP_SportsCopyright 2022 The Associated Press.

Canada will have to wait a little longer for its first World Cup win.

Belgium notched a 1-0 win over Canada on Wednesday. Warren Barton, Jimmy Conrad and Sacha Kljestan break it all down on "World Cup Now."

The Canadians have yet to collect a point or even score a goal in four World Cup matches, which includes the three games from their debut in 1986. Canada had 21 shots compared to the nine of Belgium, whose well-established team filled with veterans was far from convincing. Davies stood out with his driving runs from left back while captain Atiba Hutchinson, at the age of 39, became the oldest outfield player to start a World Cup match. They had 14 shots in the first half alone, the most by a team at the World Cup without scoring in 16 years. ___AP World Cup coverage: https://apnews.com/hub/world-cup and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports___Steve Douglas is at https://twitter.com/sdouglas80Copyright 2022 The Associated Press.

Thibaut Courtois saved an early penalty and Michy Batshuayi scored the lone goal to give Belgium a 1-0 win over Canada at the World Cup to spoil the North American team's return to the tournament after 36 years.

Thibaut Courtois can leave behind any doubt that he's best goalkeeper in the world with a strong World Cup, Stu Holden says.

Karim Benzema has won the men’s Ballon d’Or for the first time after a brilliant season with Real Madrid capped by the Champions League and Spanish league titles.

Seven-time Ballon d’Or winner Lionel Messi was omitted from the 30-man list of nominees for the prestigious award.

Real Madrid starts the Spanish league season overflowing with confidence that it can retain the domestic title despite Barcelona spending big to add top talent to its team.

France Soccer Champions League Final Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold reacts at the end of the Champions League final soccer match between Liverpool and Real Madrid at the Stade de France in Saint Denis near Paris, Saturday, May 28, 2022. That's the scenario facing Liverpool's players as they return home on Sunday from their painful Champions League final loss in Paris to a trophy parade through their city. Then Klopp's team lost 1-0 to Real Madrid in the Champions League final on Saturday to be denied a seventh European Cup. After losing the 2018 Champions League final, also to Madrid, the team bounced back by winning the competition the following year. “Where is it next season?” he asked about the Champions League final.

It was only a week ago that Liverpool stood on the cusp of immortality.

For many, especially Liverpool fans, pre-match crowd problems overshadowed this final.

For many, especially Liverpool fans, pre-match crowd problems overshadowed this final.

APTOPIX France Soccer Champions League Final Real Madrid's Marcelo lifts the trophy as players celebrate winning the Champions League final soccer match between Liverpool and Real Madrid at the Stade de France in Saint Denis near Paris, Saturday, May 28, 2022. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein) (Frank Augstein)PARIS — (AP) — Yet another Champions League title for Real Madrid, the undisputed king of Europe. Yet another showpiece European soccer game tarnished by chaotic crowd issues and disorder. They lost out on the Premier League title by one point last weekend and the Champions League to a Madrid team that had one shot on target in the final. Marcelo is one of a slew of Madrid players to capture a fifth Champions League title, just one off the record held by Francisco Gento, a Madrid great from the 1950s and '60s.

Brazil winger Vinícius Júnior applied a close-range finish in the 59th minute from Federico Valverde's drive across the face of goal.

France Soccer Champions League Final Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior celebrates after scoring his side's first goal during the Champions League final soccer match between Liverpool and Real Madrid at the Stade de France in Saint Denis near Paris, Saturday, May 28, 2022. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein) (Frank Augstein)PARIS — (AP) — Real Madrid became European champion for a record-extending 14th time after beating Liverpool 1-0 in a Champions League final that started 37 minutes late because of disturbing crowd issues outside the Stade de France on Saturday. Brazil winger Vinícius Júnior applied a close-range finish in the 59th minute from Federico Valverde’s drive across the face of goal, securing a win that gave Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti a record fourth European Cup title. Madrid cemented its status as the king of European soccer, given the Spanish giant owns double the number of European Cups as the No. The scenes were reminiscent of the chaos outside Wembley Stadium before the European Championship final last year between England and Italy.

Real Madrid became European champion for a record-extending 14th time after beating Liverpool 1-0 in a Champions League final that started 37 minutes late because of disturbing crowd issues outside the Stade de France.

Real Madrid has done it again.

Manchester City just couldn’t shake off Real Madrid in the Champions League.

Belgium held Cristiano Ronaldo scoreless and defeated defending champion Portugal 1-0 to advance to the quarterfinals of the European Championship.

Denmark played for the first time since Christian Eriksen collapsed on the field during a European Championship match and lost to Belgium 2-1.

(AP Photo/Bernat Armangue)BARCELONA Karim Benzema helped Real Madrid move one step closer to dethroning Lionel Messis Barcelona on Friday. Benzema scored one goal and set up another to lead Madrid to beating Alavs 2-0 and restoring a four-point lead over Barcelona in the Spanish league with only three rounds left. Benzema scored a penalty kick in the 11th minute and assisted Marco Asensio in the 50th to ensure an eighth straight victory since La Liga resumed play after stopping for three months due to the pandemic. His 18th league goal of the season is second only to Messis 22. Madrid took full control just after halftime when Benzema broke Alavs offside trap to reach Rodrygos through-ball.