Tag: Men’s soccer
AC Milan signs defender Tomori from Chelsea after loan spell
MILAN — AC Milan has exercised its option to sign Fikayo Tomori from Chelsea after the defender's loan spell with the Italian club in...
Sweden beats Slovakia 1-0, closes in on last 16 at Euro 2020
ST. PETERSBURG, Russia — It always felt like a set piece would settle a tough-to-watch European Championship match between Sweden and Slovakia, and Emil...
Marta and Formiga will lead Brazil in Olympic women’s soccer
RIO DE JANEIRO — Marta and Formiga will lead Brazil's women's soccer team at the Tokyo Olympics in what is expected to be their...
Eriksen released from hospital after ‘successful’ operation
COPENHAGEN — Christian Eriksen was discharged from the hospital on Friday, nearly a week after collapsing on the field during a European Championship match.
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Long road finally leads back home for expansion Austin FC
AUSTIN, Texas — The long and winding road in the MLS is finally leading Austin FC back home.
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FIFA punishes Mexico yet again for anti-gay chant by fans
ZURICH — Mexico’s soccer team will play two home games in empty stadiums as part of a FIFA punishment on Friday for fans chanting...
Altidore, Guzan on early US roster for CONCACAF Gold Cup
MIAMI — Forward Jozy Altidore and goalkeeper Brad Guzan are on a preliminary 59-man United States roster for next month’s CONCACAF Gold Cup, the...
Schick scores, Czechs draw 1-1 with Croatia at Euro 2020
GLASGOW, Scotland — With blood still dripping from his nose, Czech Republic forward Patrik Schick stepped up to the penalty spot and scored his...
AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
June 22
1918 — Molla Bjurstedt wins the women’s U.S. Lawn...
Copa America cases of COVID-19 rises to 65
SAO PAULO — CONMEBOL says cases of people with COVID-19 at the Copa America in Brazil have risen to 65.
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