Tag: International soccer
River Plate without goalkeepers for Copa Libertadores match
BUENOS AIRES — South American soccer body CONMEBOL rejected River Plate's request to include two replacement goalkeepers in its squad for a Copa Libertadores...
20 footballers from River Plate test positive for COVID-19
<p>BUENOS AIRES — Five more footballers at River Plate have tested positive for COVID-19, lifting the powerful Argentine club’s total to 20 cases within...
ESPN to have most Euro matches called from Bristol studio
<p>NEW YORK — Jon Champion has had to adjust to broadcasting soccer off a television screen during the pandemic.</p>
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Granqvist picked by Sweden for Euro 2020 despite injuries
<p>STOCKHOLM — Andreas Granqvist was selected in Sweden's squad for the European Championship on Tuesday despite only playing a full match once in the...
Benzema recalled by France coach Deschamps for Euro 2020
<p>PARIS — France coach Didier Deschamps recalled forward Karim Benzema after nearly six years out for his alleged part in a “sex tape" scandal,...
20 footballers from River Plate test positive for COVID-19
BUENOS AIRES — Five more footballers at River Plate have tested positive for COVID-19, lifting the powerful Argentine club’s total to 20 cases within...
Soccer player stabbed to death features in FIFA video game
<p>LONDON — A promising youth player with Queens Park Rangers who was stabbed to death will be seen playing for the London soccer club...
ESPN to have most Euro matches called from Bristol studio
NEW YORK — Jon Champion has had to adjust to broadcasting soccer off a television screen during the pandemic.
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Saudis put World Cup every 2 years back on FIFA’s agenda
<p>GENEVA — Playing the World Cup every two years instead of four is back on soccer’s agenda.</p>
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Italy coach Mancini gets contract extension through 2026
ROME — Italy coach Roberto Mancini was given a contract extension through 2026 on Monday, allowing him to stay in charge of the Azzurri...