Barcelona recalls right back Emerson from Betis loan
BARCELONA, Spain — Barcelona continued its low-budget remodeling by recalling Brazilian defender Emerson Royal from loan on Wednesday in the club’s third new arrival...
Slovakia to miss injured striker Dávid Strelec at Euro 2020
BRATISLAVA, Slovakia — Slovakia will have to do without Dávid Strelec at the European Championship after the young striker injured a thigh muscle in...
EURO 2020: Ronaldo backed by talented Portugal squad
A record-chasing Cristiano Ronaldo won't be the only attraction for Portugal when it tries to win a second straight European Championship title.
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EURO 2020: Shevchenko aims to break through as Ukraine coach
To see what talent and hard work can achieve, Ukraine's players need only to look at their coach.
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Bolsonaro wants to host Copa America in Brazil despite virus
SAO PAULO — Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro wants this month's Copa America soccer tournament to be held in his country despite the raging coronavirus...
EURO 2020: Austria’s track record needs some polishing
VIENNA — In six matches at past European Championships, Austria has zero wins, two draws, and only one goal scored from regular play.
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South America restarts World Cup qualifying amid COVID rise
BUENOS AIRES — South American World Cup qualifiers resume on Thursday after a seven-month interruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, though that doesn't mean...
EURO 2020: Young stars, home comforts boost England hopes
A squad bristling with young and exciting talent. Home advantage through the final. A strong recent tournament record.
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Poland rests Lewandowski in 1-1 draw with Russia
WROCLAW, Poland — Poland rested Robert Lewandowski for a 1-1 draw with old rival Russia on Tuesday in a warmup for the European Championship.
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EURO 2020: Modrić and Perišić back with Croatia, but no Sosa
One of Croatia’s breakthrough players this season has not been included in the country’s squad for the European Championship.
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