Soccer

Scotland looks to give fans something to cheer at Euro 2020

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GLASGOW, Scotland — Scotland is looking to give its boisterous fans something to really cheer about at the European Championship. ...

France forward Dembélé out of Euro 2020 with knee injury

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PARIS — Ousmane Dembélé has been ruled out of the European Championship because of a knee injury, the French soccer federation said Monday. ...

Atalanta and Sassuolo inspired Italy’s transformation

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ROME — It’s been five years since Italy played at a major tournament, so it’s come as a surprise to many to see the...

Soccer coach’s life ban cut to 5 years in fixing case

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GENEVA — The coach who led Nigeria to two Olympic medals in men’s soccer had his life ban by FIFA in a match-fixing case...

Piqué, Gasol among those celebrating Rahm’s US Open title

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MADRID — Spain's royal family and some of the country's top sports figures were among those congratulating Jon Rahm on Monday for his victory...

Spain players criticized after ignoring fans at Euro 2020

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SEVILLE, Spain — Spain's national soccer team has faced criticism for its performances at the European Championship, and now the players have to defend...

Wembley may have 65,000 fans for Euro 2020 semifinals, final

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LONDON — UEFA is in talks with the British government about increasing the attendance at Wembley Stadium to 65,000 for the semifinals and final...

Italy’s reserves beat Wales 1-0 at Euro 2020

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ROME — Italy’s reserves really do play as well as its starters. Or just about. ...

Pepi’s 2nd-half goal lifts FC Dallas to 1-1 draw with Loons

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FRISCO, Texas — Ricardo Pepi scored the tying goal in the 68th minute and FC Dallas held on for a 1-1 draw with Minnesota...

Southgate not replacing misfiring Kane in England attack

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LONDON — No goals from Harry Kane at Euro 2020. No plans for England coach Gareth Southgate to drop his star striker. ...