Tag: 2018 FIFA World Cup
EURO 2020: Switzerland looks to Xhaka for leadership
GENEVA — A captain wearing the No. 10 shirt has an iconic status in international soccer.
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EURO 2020: Russia back on home soil after 2018 World Cup run
MOSCOW — Russia's run to the quarterfinals at its home World Cup three years ago was a breakthrough. Since then, momentum has stalled.
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N’Golo Kante, the humble star close to winning it all
PORTO, Portugal — N’Golo Kante approached the winner’s podium and sized up the gleaming European Cup that was almost as big as him.
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Henry back in Belgium’s coaching staff for Euro 2020
BRUSSELS, Belgium — Thierry Henry is back in Belgium's coaching staff for the European Championship.
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EURO 2020: Winners and losers from the 1-year delay
Pushing the European Championship back a year because of the coronavirus pandemic has given some teams a chance to rebuild or integrate new players....
MLS players gear up for busy summer of international duty
Major League Soccer clubs are about to head into an extended international break ahead of a busy season for national teams.
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EURO 2020: A look at some of the tournament’s top coaches
ROME — The last two World Cup winners, the defending European champion, and a World Cup finalist. Not to mention a Champions League winner...
EURO 2020: Fans back in stadiums but not in same numbers
PARIS — With coronavirus restrictions easing to allow fans back into stadiums, there will be some atmosphere at last in the 11 host cities...
Granqvist picked by Sweden for Euro 2020 despite injuries
STOCKHOLM — Andreas Granqvist was selected in Sweden's squad for the European Championship on Tuesday despite only playing a full match once in the...
Saudis put World Cup every 2 years back on FIFA’s agenda
GENEVA — Playing the World Cup every two years instead of four is back on soccer’s agenda.
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