Tag: FIFA World Cup
Son penalty helps South Korea advance in Asian WC qualifying
SEOUL — Son Heung-min sent a message of support to former Tottenham Hotspur teammate Christian Eriksen on Sunday after his second-half penalty gave South...
Lewandowski out to improve tournament record at Euro 2020
ST. PETERSBURG, Russia — Robert Lewandowski’s standing as one of the greatest ever strikers at club level is surely undisputed after a record-breaking season...
After virus scare, Spain ready to face Sweden at Euro 2020
SEVILLE, Spain — It was only a week ago that Spain received some bad news that could have jeopardized its participation in the European...
Scotland back at last, takes on Czech Republic at Euro 2020
GLASGOW, Scotland — Scotland's nearly quarter-century wait is about to end.
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The Netherlands return, will face Ukraine at Euro 2020
AMSTERDAM — Seven years is a long, long wait.
It's been...
El Salvador beats St Kitts 4-0 in World Cup qualifying
David Rugamas scored a pair of first-half goals, California-born Joshua Pérez added another and El Salvador won 4-0 at St. Kitts and Nevis on...
Listen up: Roberto Mancini is Italy’s standout at Euro 2020
ROME — For months, Italy’s players have been repeating the same mantra: “Our strength is in the group. We don’t have a single standout...
Messi, Di Maria and Agüero in Argentina’s Copa America squad
BUENOS AIRES — Lionel Messi, Sergio Agüero and Ángel Di María are headlining the Argentina squad that will to Brazil for the Copa America,...
Committed Brazil a favorite to defend Copa America title
SAO PAULO — Brazil’s international players were reluctant to play in the Copa America on home soil. Now that they’re committed, they're favored to...
Australia advances in Asian qualifying for World Cup
Australia became the fourth Asian team to advance to the third stage of World Cup qualifying after beating Nepal 3-0 on Friday.
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