Rob Woollard

Los Angeles

Los Angeles Bureau Chief at Agence France-Presse (AFP)

I report on sport in the Americas for Agence France-Presse. Previously Hong Kong, Paris, London, East Grinstead.

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Articles

PSG cruise over Atletico, Bayern thrash Auckland at Club World Cup

1 week ago | sports.yahoo.com | Rob Woollard

Paris Saint-Germain laid down an ominous marker on their march towards global domination at the FIFA Club World Cup on Sunday as Bayern Munich showed no mercy to Auckland's amateurs with a ruthless 10-0 walloping. The first full day of action at the inaugural edition of the 32-team club tournament saw newly crowned European champions PSG produce a scintillating 4-0 rout of Atletico Madrid after Bayern's double-digit drubbing of Auckland City.
PSG cruise as Atletico wilt in Club World Cup opener

1 week ago | sg.news.yahoo.com | Rob Woollard

Newly crowned European Champions Paris Saint-Germain launched their bid for Club World Cup glory with a convincing 4-0 victory over Atletico Madrid on Sunday. In searing heat at the Pasadena Rose Bowl east of Los Angeles, PSG proved too hot to handle for their Spanish opponents in an impressive opening Group B win.
PSG Cruise As Atletico Wilt In Club World Cup Opener

1 week ago | ibtimes.com | Rob Woollard

Newly crowned European Champions Paris Saint-Germain launched their bid for Club World Cup glory with a convincing 4-0 victory over Atletico Madrid on Sunday. In searing heat at the Pasadena Rose Bowl east of Los Angeles, PSG proved too hot to handle for their Spanish opponents in an impressive opening Group B win.
PSG cruise as Atletico wilt in Club World Cup opener

1 week ago | malaysia.news.yahoo.com | Rob Woollard

Rob Woollard15 June 2025 at 8:07 pm·4-min readNewly crowned European Champions Paris Saint-Germain launched their bid for Club World Cup glory with a convincing 4-0 victory over Atletico Madrid on Sunday. In searing heat at the Pasadena Rose Bowl east of Los Angeles, PSG proved too hot to handle for their Spanish opponents in an impressive opening Group B win.
PSG cruises past Atletico to Win Club World Cup Opener

1 week ago | socceramerica.com | Rob Woollard

Newly crowned European champions Paris Saint-Germain launched their bid for Club World Cup glory with a convincing 4-0 victory over Atletico Madrid on Sunday. Unlock immediate access to every story, as well as exclusive newsletters like Soccer America Daily and Soccer on TV. CHECK OUT MORE STORIESNot ready to subscribe? Sign up here for our free newsletter.
PSG Cruise Past Atletico To Win Club World Cup Opener

1 week ago | barrons.com | Rob Woollard

Newly crowned European Champions Paris Saint-Germain launched their bid for Club World Cup glory with a convincing 4-0 victory over Atletico Madrid on Sunday. In searing heat at the Pasadena Rose Bowl east of Los Angeles, PSG proved too hot to handle for their Spanish opponents in an impressive opening Group B win. Goals from Fabian Ruiz, Vitinha, Senny Mayulu and Lee Kang-In sealed the three points for PSG, who delighted a crowd of 80,619 with their adventurous attacking play.
Mexico downs Dominican Republic 3-2 to open Gold Cup defense

1 week ago | socceramerica.com | Rob Woollard

Mexico launched their bid for a 10th Gold Cup crown with a nervy 3-2 win over the Dominican Republic before 54,309fans at SoFi Stadium on Saturday. Unlock immediate access to every story, as well as exclusive newsletters like Soccer America Daily and Soccer on TV. CHECK OUT MORE STORIESNot ready to subscribe? Sign up here for our free newsletter.
Los Angeles Grand Slam Track meeting cancelled: sources

2 weeks ago | sports.yahoo.com | Rob Woollard

The Los Angeles leg of Michael Johnson's inaugural Grand Slam Track athletics series has been cancelled for economic reasons, multiple sources confirmed to AFP on Thursday. The fourth and final stop on the new circuit had been due to take place at Los Angeles' Drake Stadium from June 28-29. AdvertisementHowever sources with knowledge of the situation told AFP Thursday that the meeting had now been scrapped due to "poor economics".
Pochettino problems mount

2 weeks ago | socceramerica.com | Rob Woollard

An experimental United States line-up crashed to a 4-0 friendly home defeat to Switzerland on Tuesday, deepening the gloom around Mauricio Pochettino's squad one year out from hosting the World Cup. A game intended as a morale-boosting send-off before the USA take part in the Gold Cup unraveled in a disastrous first half that saw Switzerland 4-0 up after 36 minutes in Nashville.
Trump trade, immigration policies clouding World Cup 2026 preparations

3 weeks ago | socceramerica.com | Rob Woollard

When the United States, Mexico, and Canada launched their joint bid for the 2026 World Cup in the shadow of the Statue of Liberty, the prevailing mood was unmistakably upbeat. Unlock immediate access to every story, as well as exclusive newsletters like Soccer America Daily and Soccer on TV. CHECK OUT MORE STORIESNot ready to subscribe? Sign up here for our free newsletter.