Tag: International soccer
McAllister writes manifesto in bid for seat on FIFA Council
<p>GENEVA — In a rare move for a candidate running for election to the FIFA Council, Laura McAllister has written a manifesto.</p>
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Talking Points: Sizing up the top teams ahead of Euro 2020
A look at the issues facing the major European nations after the first round of World Cup qualifiers and looking ahead to the European...
Colombia midfielder Viafara gets 11 years on US drug charge
<p>SHERMAN, Texas — A former midfielder for Colombia’s national soccer team has been sentenced in a Texas courtroom to more than 11 years in...
Atlético’s faltering title bid faces tough test at Sevilla
BARCELONA, Spain — Atlético Madrid has 10 games left this season to protect what remains of its once commanding lead in the Spanish league.
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Ramos injured before Madrid faces Liverpool and Barcelona
MADRID — Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos injured his left leg while playing for Spain and said Thursday he will miss upcoming matches against...
Blind out for season with injury, hopes to play at Euro 2020
AMSTERDAM, Netherlands — Netherlands defender Daley Blind expects to miss the remainder of the club season because of an ankle injury but said Thursday...
McAllister writes manifesto in bid for seat on FIFA Council
GENEVA — In a rare move for a candidate running for election to the FIFA Council, Laura McAllister has written a manifesto.
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Colombia midfielder Viafara gets 11 years on US drug charge
SHERMAN, Texas — A former midfielder for Colombia’s national soccer team has been sentenced in a Texas courtroom to more than 11 years in...
Löw limps closer to exit after Germany’s latest painful loss
<p>DÜSSELDORF, Germany — Joachim Löw's explanations of what went wrong in the German national team’s latest humiliating loss have become a familiar ritual.</p>
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Lewandowski injury gives Leipzig a shot at beating Bayern
<p>DÜSSELDORF, Germany — Leipzig is pinning its slender Bundesliga title hopes on a win over Bayern Munich, and an injury to Robert Lewandowski has...