Tag: International soccer
Chad disqualified from African Cup of Nations qualifying
CAIRO — Chad was disqualified from African Cup of Nations qualifying on Monday because the country's government dissolved the soccer federation.
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Durable Ibrahimovic targets playing at 2022 World Cup, at 41
<p>STOCKHOLM, Sweden — Zlatan Ibrahimovic has unfinished business at the World Cup.</p>
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Gioacchini restored to US roster after protocols change
CHICAGO — Forward Nicholas Gioacchini has been restored to the U.S. roster for exhibitions against Jamaica and Northern Ireland after a change in coronavirus...
Italy’s midfield decimated by coronavirus, injuries
<p>MILAN — The coronavirus and injuries are creating a hole in the center of the Italy team as it prepares for the start of...
Serbian soccer association president Slavisa Kokeza resigns
BELGRADE, Serbia — The president of the Serbian soccer association resigned Monday after being linked to a fan group accused of murder, kidnapping and...
Lukaku allowed to leave Italy and join Belgium teammates
<p>BRUSSELS — Inter Milan striker Romelu Lukaku has been given permission to leave Italy and join his Belgium teammates after returning a negative test...
Media: Xabi Alonso to take over at Borussia Mönchengladbach
MÖNCHENGLADBACH, Germany — German media reports say former Spain midfielder Xabi Alonso will take over as coach at Borussia Mönchengladbach next season.
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Europe starts World Cup qualifying amid pause for pandemic
GENEVA — The 55 national soccer teams in Europe will start World Cup qualifying this week for the 2022 tournament in Qatar even as...
Durable Ibrahimovic targets playing at 2022 World Cup, at 41
STOCKHOLM, Sweden — Zlatan Ibrahimovic has unfinished business at the World Cup.
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Italy’s midfield decimated by coronavirus, injuries
MILAN — The coronavirus and injuries are creating a hole in the center of the Italy team as it prepares for the start of...