Tag: Professional soccer
Segal assumes majority ownership stake in Dynamo, Dash
Real estate developer and financier Ted Segal has become the majority owner of both Major League Soccer's Houston Dynamo and the Dash of the...
Sterling savior again: England beats Czechs at Euro 2020
LONDON — At least England now knows it can rely on Raheem Sterling for goals.
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Washington Spirit’s Yokoyama comes out as transgender
Kumi Yokoyama, a forward for the Washington Spirit of the National Women's Soccer League, has come out as a transgender man.
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19-year-old Bukayo Saka stands tall for England at Euro 2020
LONDON — Bukayo Saka was put on the field to turn possession into penetration, to create chances for an England team that had scored...
‘Euphoria’ for Denmark after difficult start at Euro 2020
COPENHAGEN — Kasper Schmeichel described his feelings after Denmark’s win over Russia at the European Championship with one word.
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Hungary’s foreign minister defends law limiting LGBT rights
BUDAPEST, Hungary — Hungary's foreign minister alleged Tuesday that a disinformation campaign was being used to rally international criticism of a recent law passed...
England players Mount and Chilwell to isolate at Euro 2020
LONDON — England players Mason Mount and Ben Chilwell will have to remain in self-isolation until Monday after their contact with a coronavirus-infected opponent...
Scotland looks to give fans something to cheer at Euro 2020
GLASGOW, Scotland — Scotland is looking to give its boisterous fans something to really cheer about at the European Championship.
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Atalanta and Sassuolo inspired Italy’s transformation
ROME — It’s been five years since Italy played at a major tournament, so it’s come as a surprise to many to see the...
Soccer coach’s life ban cut to 5 years in fixing case
GENEVA — The coach who led Nigeria to two Olympic medals in men’s soccer had his life ban by FIFA in a match-fixing case...