Soccer

Maracanã to host Copa America final: Brazil-Venezuela open

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SAO PAULO — South American soccer body CONMEBOL announced Wednesday that the historic Maracanã stadium in Rio de Janeiro will host the final of...

Benteke heading to Euro 2020 with new contract at Palace

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LONDON — Belgium striker Christian Benteke is heading into the European Championship with a new contract at Crystal Palace. ...

EURO 2020: Phil Foden leads continent’s young stars

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Any European Championship offers young players a chance to make their name on the international stage. Even more so this time. ...

Wolfsburg hires Mark van Bommel as coach after Glasner exit

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WOLFSBURG, Germany — Wolfsburg hired Mark van Bommel as coach on Wednesday as the team prepares for its first Champions League campaign since 2015-16. ...

EURO 2020: Luis Enrique banking on Spain’s youth movement

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BARCELONA, Spain — “Tiki-taka” is over, and Spain coach Luis Enrique is ready to move on. ...

Ancelotti ready to give Bale another chance at Madrid

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BARCELONA, Spain — Carlo Ancelotti is ready to give Gareth Bale another opportunity at Real Madrid. ...

EURO 2020: Hungary challenged by tough group and injury

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A tough draw and the injury absence of its best player give Hungary quite a challenge at this year's European Championship. ...

US forward Daryl Dike set to return to Orlando City

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ORLANDO, Fla. — American forward Daryl Dike will be returning to Major League Soccer's Orlando City. ...

EURO 2020: Benzema and Mbappe could light up France’s attack

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PARIS — The benefit of ending a long feud with Karim Benzema is that France coach Didier Deschamps will start the European Championship with...

Champions League final averages 3.65 million viewers in US

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NEW YORK — The Champions League final on Saturday averaged a combined 3.65 million viewers on English- and Spanish-language television, tying for the second-largest...