Tag: Hungary
Ronaldo scores 2 to reach 109 goals, Portugal advances
BUDAPEST, Hungary — Cristiano Ronaldo scored two penalties to tie the overall men’s scoring record with 109 goals and Portugal advanced to the round...
Hungary’s immunity cards allow packed stands, raise concerns
BUDAPEST, Hungary — Tens of thousands of soccer fans packed the Puskas Arena in Budapest last week to attend Euro 2020 matches. It was...
Hungary’s foreign minister defends law limiting LGBT rights
BUDAPEST, Hungary — Hungary's foreign minister alleged Tuesday that a disinformation campaign was being used to rally international criticism of a recent law passed...
France’s showdown against Portugal at Euro 2020 lacks punch
BUDAPEST, Hungary — France advanced without kicking a ball, and Portugal can move on as well even with a loss on Wednesday.
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Germany hosts Hungary as sports, politics mix at Euro 2020
MUNICH — Both Germany and Hungary are trying avoid early elimination from the European Championship.
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EU warns Hungary, Poland of action over democratic standards
BRUSSELS — The European Union’s executive branch warned Hungary and Poland Tuesday that it will take action if they continue to violate the 27-nation...
France forward Dembélé out of Euro 2020 with knee injury
PARIS — Ousmane Dembélé has been ruled out of the European Championship because of a knee injury, the French soccer federation said Monday.
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World champs prize pool goes up $1 million for ’22, ’23
EUGENE, Ore. — World Athletics will use $2 million in doping fines it has received from Russia to increase the prize pool at the...
Munich wants rainbow-colored stadium for game with Hungary
MUNICH — Hungary may play its final group game at the European Championship in a stadium lit up in rainbow colors.
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UEFA probes discrimination at Euro 2020 games in Hungary
BUDAPEST, Hungary — Two European Championship soccer matches in Hungary are being investigated for “potential discriminatory incidents," UEFA said Sunday.
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