Tag: International soccer
Marta and Formiga will lead Brazil in Olympic women’s soccer
RIO DE JANEIRO — Marta and Formiga will lead Brazil's women's soccer team at the Tokyo Olympics in what is expected to be their...
Eriksen released from hospital after ‘successful’ operation
COPENHAGEN — Christian Eriksen was discharged from the hospital on Friday, nearly a week after collapsing on the field during a European Championship match.
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FIFA punishes Mexico yet again for anti-gay chant by fans
ZURICH — Mexico’s soccer team will play two home games in empty stadiums as part of a FIFA punishment on Friday for fans chanting...
Schick scores, Czechs draw 1-1 with Croatia at Euro 2020
GLASGOW, Scotland — With blood still dripping from his nose, Czech Republic forward Patrik Schick stepped up to the penalty spot and scored his...
De Bruyne, Hazard to start against Finland at Euro 2020
TUBIZE, Belgium — Eden Hazard and Kevin De Bruyne will make their first starts at the European Championship in Belgium’s final group match against...
With Kane struggling, Scotland holds England to 0-0 draw
LONDON — Not even with the Premier League’s top scorer could England find a way past Scotland.
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Croatia looks to fire up attack, stifle Schick at Euro 2020
GLASGOW, Scotland — Croatia's chances of advancing in the European Championship hinge on two things — firing up a struggling front line and containing...
Slovakia’s Vavro tests positive for coronavirus at Euro 2020
ST. PETERSBURG, Russia — Slovakia defender Denis Vavro and a member of the team’s coaching staff have tested positive for the coronavirus ahead of...
Play halted for Eriksen tribute during Denmark-Belgium game
COPENHAGEN — Denmark and Belgium players halted their European Championship match Thursday for a stadium-wide minute’s applause for Christian Eriksen.
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Belgium beats Denmark 2-1 in game marked by Eriksen tribute
COPENHAGEN — Substitute Kevin de Bruyne set up one goal and scored the winner himself to give Belgium a 2-1 victory over Denmark in...