Tag: 2018 FIFA World Cup
EURO 2020: Luis Enrique banking on Spain’s youth movement
BARCELONA, Spain — “Tiki-taka” is over, and Spain coach Luis Enrique is ready to move on.
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EURO 2020: Slovakia again pins its hopes on Marek Hamšík
After reaching the last 16 at the European Championship five years ago, Slovakia's hopes for success at this year's tournament will be pinned on...
EURO 2020: Hungary challenged by tough group and injury
A tough draw and the injury absence of its best player give Hungary quite a challenge at this year's European Championship.
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Benzema misses penalty in comeback as France beats Wales 3-0
Karim Benzema missed a penalty and hit the post on his international return as France warmed up for the European Championship with a 3-0...
EURO 2020: Joachim Löw hoping to leave Germany on a high
BERLIN — With Joachim Löw departing after the tournament and a replacement already set to take over, expectations are low for Germany at the...
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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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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EURO 2020: Czechs on the rise after disastrous Euro 2016
PRAGUE — With the memory of last time's early exit far behind, the Czech Republic is bringing a rebuilt team to this year's European...
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: Italy transformed after World Cup failure
ROME — In three years, Italy has gone from failing to qualify for the World Cup to a perfect qualifying campaign for the European...