Tag: Professional soccer
Piqué, Gasol among those celebrating Rahm’s US Open title
MADRID — Spain's royal family and some of the country's top sports figures were among those congratulating Jon Rahm on Monday for his victory...
Wembley may have 65,000 fans for Euro 2020 semifinals, final
LONDON — UEFA is in talks with the British government about increasing the attendance at Wembley Stadium to 65,000 for the semifinals and final...
Urruti’s goal helps Dynamo tie LAFC 1-1
LOS ANGELES — Maximiliano Urruti scored his fourth goal in the last five games to pull the Houston Dynamo to a 1-1 tie with...
Munich wants rainbow-colored stadium for game with Hungary
MUNICH — Hungary may play its final group game at the European Championship in a stadium lit up in rainbow colors.
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UEFA probes discrimination at Euro 2020 games in Hungary
BUDAPEST, Hungary — Two European Championship soccer matches in Hungary are being investigated for “potential discriminatory incidents," UEFA said Sunday.
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Goran Pandev to retire from national team after Euro 2020
AMSTERDAM — Goran Pandev is ready to retire from international soccer — again.
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Qatar to require fans at 2022 World Cup to be vaccinated
Qatar will require spectators at the 2022 World Cup to have received coronavirus vaccines to get into games, the government has announced.
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Southgate not replacing misfiring Kane in England attack
LONDON — No goals from Harry Kane at Euro 2020. No plans for England coach Gareth Southgate to drop his star striker.
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Glesnes rocket brings Union to 2-2 tie with Atlanta United
ATLANTA — Jakob Glesnes' blast that ricocheted off the crossbar in extra time pulled the Philadelphia Union into a 2-2 tie with Atlanta United...
Rayo Vallecano beats Girona to return to top tier in Spain
MADRID — Rayo Vallecano is returning to the top tier in Spain after a 2-0 win against Girona on Sunday.
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