Tag: International soccer
Brazil vs Argentina final, more than just Neymar vs Messi
RIO DE JANEIRO — A contest between Neymar and Lionel Messi is how many fans perceive the Copa America final between Brazil and Argentina.
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Diverse England team wins fans in nation eager for good news
LONDON — Hannah Kumari has been an English soccer fan since childhood, but she never wanted to fly an England flag. Until now.
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Ireland basketball CEO apologizes for post about Sterling
DUBLIN — The chief executive of Ireland's basketball federation has apologized for an offensive social media post about England soccer player Raheem Sterling.
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AP Sportlight
July 10
1926 — Bobby Jones wins the U.S. Open golf...
Euro 2020 final: Where Italy and England can win or lose
LONDON — It's being billed as the best team of the tournament against, in effect, the host nation.
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Calling time: Restrained refs kept Euro 2020 games flowing
LONDON — Playing at the European Championship has been a very welcome feeling for England defender John Stones. Thanks, in part, to the refereeing.
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Colombia and Peru play for honor, 3rd place at Copa America
BRASILIA, Brazil — Few teams want to play a third-place match in any tournament, even less so during the COVID-19 pandemic, but that's not...
Ex-Madrid captain Sergio Ramos signs 2-year deal with PSG
PARIS — Former Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos has signed a two-year contract with French club Paris Saint-Germain.
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Counting the cost: England fans now gear up for Euros final
LONDON — There are no doubt a few hangovers across England on Thursday after a night of wild celebrations in the wake of the...
Russia coach Cherchesov fired following Euro 2020 exit
MOSCOW — Russia fired coach Stanislav Cherchesov on Thursday, two weeks after the national team was eliminated from the group stage of the European...