Tag: Men’s soccer
Veteran Thiago Silva eyes World Cup and Maldini-style career
RIO DE JANEIRO — Ahead of Brazil’s Copa America quarterfinal against Chile on Friday, Brazil defender Thiago Silva has one particular player on his...
Neymar and Sanchez return for Copa America knockout match
RIO DE JANEIRO — Defending champion Brazil and Chile will have their star players back in action when they meet in the Copa America...
AP Source: Sancho set for $100M move to United from Dortmund
LONDON — Jadon Sancho appears finally headed to Manchester United from Borussia Dortmund after a long-running pursuit of the winger.
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Tottenham hires Nuno Espirito Santo after chaotic process
LONDON — Tottenham's chaotic search for a manager ended with the hiring of Nuno Espirito Santo on Wednesday as Jose Mourinho's successor.
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AP Sportlight
June 30
1916 — Amateur Chick Evans Jr. wins the U.S....
UK policeman sentenced to 8 years for soccer star’s killing
LONDON — A British police officer was sentenced Tuesday to eight years in prison for the killing of Dalian Atkinson, a former professional soccer...
American Konrad de la Fuente joins Olympique Marseille
American forward Konrad de La Fuente has transferred to Olympique Marseille from Barcelona.
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England beats Germany 2-0 to reach Euro 2020 quarterfinals
LONDON — England is unburdened by the weight of agonizing history: Germany has finally been beaten in a tournament again.
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Müller’s miss hurts Germany in loss to England at Euro 2020
LONDON — With the ball at his feet and only the goalkeeper to beat, Thomas Müller blew it.
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England fans celebrate beating Germany at Euro 2020
LONDON — Years of despair. Decades of distress. Eons of agony.
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