Soccer

Sweden calls up 6 players as cover after coronavirus cases

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GOTHENBURG, Sweden — Sweden called up six reserve players on Thursday to train in their own bubble as potential cover for any more positive...

Swiss champion Young Boys hire David Wagner as coach

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BERN, Switzerland — Former United States international David Wagner was hired Thursday to coach Swiss champion Young Boys. ...

English 6 Super League rebels accept collective $31M fine

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LONDON — The six Premier League clubs that tried to join a European Super League have accepted a collective fine of 22 million pounds...

Wolves hire former Benfica coach Bruno Lage as manager

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WOLVERHAMPTON, England — Wolverhampton Wanderers hired former title-winning Benfica coach Bruno Lage as manager on Wednesday, the Premier League club said. ...

EURO 2020: Winners and losers in the new qualifying playoffs

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GENEVA — Hello Hungary, goodbye Greece and sorry Serbia. The new...

Smoke screen? Lazio hints at Sarri appointment as coach

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ROME — Lazio appeared to name Maurizio Sarri as its new coach on Wednesday, when the Italian club strongly hinted at the appointment with...

Neymar, Thiago Silva included in Brazil’s Copa America squad

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SAO PAULO — Neymar will spearhead Brazil's attack for the Copa America, with veteran defender Thiago Silva also included despite a recent injury. ...

Russian referee, Latvian club banned in match-fixing probe

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NYON, Switzerland — A Russian referee was banned by UEFA for 10 years on Wednesday in a match-fixing case and Latvian club Ventspils must...

No luck of Irish: Rice, Grealish now with England for Euros

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BURTON-ON-TRENT, England — Preparing for a tournament debut with England, Declan Rice beamed when he recalled the thrill of experiencing the World Cup three...

MLS to meet Mexican league counterparts in All-Star Game

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LOS ANGELES — Major League Soccer’s All-Stars will meet their top Mexican league counterparts in Los Angeles on Aug. 25 in a game that...