Tag: Men’s soccer
Croatia cancels Euro 2020 base in Scotland over virus rules
ZAGREB, Croatia — Citing UEFA concerns about local COVID-19 rules in Scotland Croatia’s soccer federation said Monday it canceled plans to stay in St...
Barcelona reaches deal with Agüero to boost team’s attack
BARCELONA, Spain — Sergio Agüero will join Barcelona on a two-year deal, the Spanish club said on Monday.
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Zidane says he quit because of lack of support from Madrid
MADRID — Zinedine Zidane left Real Madrid because he didn’t feel he had the support or respect he deserved from the club, the coach...
Brazil to host Copa America after Argentina is stripped
SAO PAULO — Brazil will host Copa America for the second consecutive time after Colombia and Argentina were stripped of hosting rights for the...
EURO 2020: Home advantage? England and 8 others host games
Fifty-five years after playing six straight matches at Wembley Stadium to win the 1966 World Cup, England could play another six at the famous...
Dortmund signs Swiss goalkeeper Gregory Kobel from Stuttgart
DORTMUND, Germany — Borussia Dortmund signed Swiss goalkeeper Gregory Kobel from Bundesliga rival Stuttgart on Monday.
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EURO 2020: Italy transformed after World Cup failure
ROME — In three years, Italy has gone from failing to qualify for the World Cup to a perfect qualifying campaign for the European...
EURO 2020: Güneş ready to spring another surprise for Turkey
Turkey coach Şenol Güneş is hoping to spring another surprise.
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EURO 2020: Ryan Giggs case casts shadow over Wales
CARDIFF, Wales — For Wales, the buildup to the European Championship has been completely overshadowed by the criminal charges against coach Ryan Giggs.
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EURO 2020: Switzerland looks to Xhaka for leadership
GENEVA — A captain wearing the No. 10 shirt has an iconic status in international soccer.
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