Tag: FIFA World Cup
Revenue on track, reserves down in FIFA virus-era accounts
<p>GENEVA — FIFA expects to hit its four-year revenue target of $6.44 billion up to the 2022 World Cup in Qatar despite the coronavirus...
Estonia-Czech WCup qualifier moved to Poland due to virus
<p>PRAGUE — Estonia's home match against the Czech Republic in World Cup qualifying has been moved to Poland because of new coronavirus restrictions.</p>
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Mancini calls up 38 players for Italy’s World Cup qualifiers
<p>FLORENCE, Italy — Atalanta defender Rafael Toloi and Spezia midfielder Matteo Ricci were called up by Italy for the first time on Friday in...
Stung by failures, US starts Olympic men’s soccer qualifying
Stung by failures to qualify for the 2012 and 2016 Olympics and the 2018 World Cup, the U.S. men start the delayed path toward...
World Cup winner De Rossi joins Italy’s coaching staff
ROME — World Cup winner Daniele De Rossi will begin his coaching career this weekend after joining the staff of Italy coach Roberto Mancini...
Lingard recalled by England after nearly 2 years away
LONDON — Jesse Lingard was recalled to the England squad on Thursday after an absence of nearly two years, a reward for the attacking...
Dembele recalled by France after more than 2 years away
PARIS — Barcelona winger Ousmane Dembele was recalled to the France squad on Thursday after an absence of more than two years.
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Belgium coach: Hazard to avoid surgery, hopeful for Euros
BRUSSELS — Playmaker Eden Hazard won't undergo further surgery on his damaged right ankle, raising hopes in the Belgium squad that the Real Madrid...
Germany calls up Musiala, Wirtz for WCup qualifiers
BERLIN — Germany coach Joachim Löw called up Jamal Musiala and Florian Wirtz for the first time on Friday for upcoming World Cup qualifiers.
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Brazil divided on renaming Maracanã stadium after Pelé
<p>SAO PAULO — Brazilians would agree that Pelé is the greatest soccer player ever, but they differ on renaming the historic Maracanã stadium in...