Tag: International soccer
Spain’s good problem: Under-21s depleted as players move up
MADRID — The rapid rise of some talented youngsters has created a good problem for Spanish soccer before this week’s World Cup qualifiers and...
FIFA clears 3 former France U21 players to represent Senegal
ZURICH — Three former France Under-21 players had their international eligibility switched to Senegal by FIFA on Tuesday.
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England ready to adapt as Southgate faces goalkeeper dilemma
Gareth Southgate has been unwavering in his backing of Jordan Pickford as England’s first-choice goalkeeper since the 2018 World Cup.
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Scottish police probing incidents in Rangers-Slavia game
GLASGOW, Scotland — Scottish police are investigating claims of racial abuse and assault which are alleged to have taken place during and after a...
Ronaldo and Serie A games moving from ESPN to CBS in US
ROME — Cristiano Ronaldo’s games with Juventus are moving from ESPN to CBS in the United States starting next season.
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Albania federation wants vaccinated fans at England match
TIRANA, Albania — The Albanian Football Association on Tuesday called on the country’s prime minister to let vaccinated fans attend the national team's World...
Serbian soccer association president Slavisa Kokeza resigns
<p>BELGRADE, Serbia — The president of the Serbian soccer association resigned Monday after being linked to a fan group accused of murder, kidnapping and...
Media: Xabi Alonso to take over at Borussia Mönchengladbach
<p>MÖNCHENGLADBACH, Germany — German media reports say former Spain midfielder Xabi Alonso will take over as coach at Borussia Mönchengladbach next season.</p>
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US scores late, beats Dominican 4-0 in Olympic qualifying
Jackson Yueill redirected Sebastian Salcedo’s cross for the go-ahead goal in the 60th minute, second-half substitute Hassani Dotson added a pair of goals and...
Europe starts World Cup qualifying amid pause for pandemic
<p>GENEVA — The 55 national soccer teams in Europe will start World Cup qualifying this week for the 2022 tournament in Qatar even as...