Tag: Professional soccer
Stories on pandemic, Black coaches, among AP award winners
Well-reported stories on a wide-range of topics from the pandemic, plight of Black coaches and insightful human interest features stood out in the annual...
UK police on trial for soccer player Atkinson’s murder
LONDON — British prosecutors accused a police officer Tuesday of using unnecessary force against a Black former Premier League soccer player, who died after...
Spanish league to probe Messi’s barbecue for teammates
BARCELONA, Spain — The Spanish league said Tuesday it will investigate a gathering of Barcelona players at Lionel Messi’s home.
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Javi Martinez to leave Bayern Munich after 9 years
MUNICH — Javi Martinez will leave Bayern Munich at the end of the season after nine years and almost certainly nine Bundesliga titles, the...
Roma coach Paulo Fonseca to leave at end of season
<p>ROME — Roma coach Paulo Fonseca will leave the club at the end of the season, the Italian team said Tuesday.</p>
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Fox reaches 6-year agreement with South America’s CONMEBOL
LOS ANGELES — Fox Sports will become the broadcast home of South American soccer after reaching a long-term agreement with the sport’s South American...
South Korea: North Koreans pull out of World Cup qualifying
<p>SEOUL, South Korea — South Korean officials say North Korea has told soccer’s Asian governing body it will not participate in World Cup qualifiers...
Ban of African stadiums puts World Cup qualifiers in doubt
BLANTYRE, Malawi — The African soccer confederation under new president Patrice Motsepe has banned 20 of its 54 member countries from using their stadiums...
UEFA details Euro 2020 rules for teams hit by virus issues
<p>GENEVA — Teams hit by COVID-19 cases or mandatory quarantine at the European Championship can have their games postponed for up to 48 hours...
Midfielder Mason Mount changing perceptions at Chelsea
<p>It's one of the few mistakes Thomas Tuchel has made in his short but transformative time as Chelsea manager.</p>
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