Soccer

Rio opens 10% of Maracana Stadium for Copa America final

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RIO DE JANEIRO — Rio de Janeiro officials are allowing Copa America organizers to invite thousands of COVID-19-tested fans into the final at Maracana...

Brazil vs Argentina final, more than just Neymar vs Messi

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RIO DE JANEIRO — A contest between Neymar and Lionel Messi is how many fans perceive the Copa America final between Brazil and Argentina. ...

Euro 2020 final: Where Italy and England can win or lose

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LONDON — It's being billed as the best team of the tournament against, in effect, the host nation. ...

Toni Duggan returns to Everton on 2-year deal

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LIVERPOOL, England — Toni Duggan returned to Everton on Friday, signing a two-year contract with the club where she made her professional debut. ...

American coach Jesse Marsch proud to take over at Leipzig

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BERLIN — Americans are taking their coaching expertise to the Bundesliga. ...

Union ties Red Bulls on Sergio Santos’ 85th-minute header

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HARRISON, N.J. — Sergio Santos headed in a goal in the 85th minute and the 10-man Philadelphia Union tied the New York Red Bulls...

Conway scores 1st MLS goal, Atlanta ties Nashville 2-2

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Jackson Conway scored his first MLS goal six minutes after entering as a second-half substitute and Atlanta United tied Nashville 2-2...

Euro 2020 final: Italy holds historical edge over England

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LONDON — Pirlo’s “Panenka.” Schillaci’s Golden Boot clincher. Another emotional goal celebration from Marco Tardelli. ...

Atlético Madrid extends Simeone’s contract until 2024

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MADRID — Atlético Madrid extended the contracts of coach Diego Simeone and his staff until the end of the 2024 season, the club said...

Seattle sets record with season-opening 13-game unbeaten run

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SEATTLE — Kelyn Rowe and Raúl Ruidíaz scored and the Seattle Sounders ran their season-opening undefeated streak to an MLS-record 13 games, beating the...