Tag: Professional soccer
Media: Xabi Alonso to take over at Borussia Mönchengladbach
MÖNCHENGLADBACH, Germany — German media reports say former Spain midfielder Xabi Alonso will take over as coach at Borussia Mönchengladbach next season.
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Europe starts World Cup qualifying amid pause for pandemic
GENEVA — The 55 national soccer teams in Europe will start World Cup qualifying this week for the 2022 tournament in Qatar even as...
Suárez scores and Oblak saves penalty to secure Atlético win
<p>MADRID — Luis Suárez scored early in the second half and Jan Oblak saved a late penalty as leader Atlético Madrid avoided another setback...
Hertha beats Leverkusen 3-0 to leave Bundesliga drop zone
BERLIN — Hertha Berlin moved out of the Bundesliga relegation zone with a 3-0 win over Bayer Leverkusen on Sunday in what could be...
FA Cup: Leicester ousts Man United; Chelsea reaches semis
<p>LONDON — While its neighbor is chasing a quadruple, Manchester United now has only one route to ending a four-year trophy drought.</p>
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Arsenal recovers from 3-0 down to draw 3-3 at West Ham
LONDON — Alexandre Lacazette completed Arsenal's comeback from three goals down to draw 3-3 and prevent West Ham from moving level on points with...
Quadruple-chasing Man City faces Chelsea in FA Cup semifinal
LONDON — Quadruple-chasing Manchester City will play Chelsea in the semifinals of the FA Cup.
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Glasgow rivals’ pre-derby stand in solidarity against racism
GLASGOW, Scoltand — Glasgow's rival soccer teams stood rather than taking a knee in a pre-match display of solidarity before the derby at Celtic...
Lille slips to 2-1 home defeat, opens door for PSG or Lyon
PARIS — Leader Lille paid the price for poor defending in a 2-1 loss to relegation-threatened Nimes, opening the door for Lyon or Paris...
German trip exemption allows Bellingham to play for England
LONDON — Borussia Dortmund teenager Jude Bellingham has been cleared to join up with the England squad for the start of World Cup qualifying....