Tag: Professional soccer
Bayern beats Lazio for Champions League quarterfinal spot
<p>MUNICH — Bayern Munich moved a step closer to defending its Champions League title by beating Lazio 2-1 at home Wednesday to seal a...
Man United to face Granada in Europa League quarterfinals
<p>NYON, Switzerland — Three-time European champion Manchester United was paired with debutant Granada in the Europa League quarterfinals on Friday.</p>
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Call of Duty among finalists for Video Game Hall of Fame
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Voting is open for the next inductees into the World Video Game Hall of Fame, with Call of Duty, Guitar Hero...
Revenue on track, reserves down in FIFA virus-era accounts
GENEVA — FIFA expects to hit its four-year revenue target of $6.44 billion up to the 2022 World Cup in Qatar despite the coronavirus...
Chelsea beats Atletico, back in CL quarters after 7 years
<p>LONDON — Chelsea eased into the quarterfinals of the Champions League for the first time in seven years with a 2-0 victory over Atletico...
Albania: Spectators banned from WC qualifier with England
<p>TIRANA, Albania — Albania soccer officials say their request for a limited number of spectators at the World Cup qualifier with England this month...
Lingard recalled by England after nearly 2 years away
LONDON — Jesse Lingard was recalled to the England squad on Thursday after an absence of nearly two years, a reward for the attacking...
FIFA to open up voting for future Women’s World Cup hosts
ZURICH — FIFA wants more than 200 member federations to pick who hosts the 2027 Women’s World Cup, taking the decision from its ruling...
Revenue on track, reserves down in FIFA virus-era accounts
<p>GENEVA — FIFA expects to hit its four-year revenue target of $6.44 billion up to the 2022 World Cup in Qatar despite the coronavirus...
Girl, 8, throws mattress from burning home, jumps to safety
CHICAGO — An 8-year-old Chicago girl whose mother was at work somehow managed to toss a mattress from her family's third-story window during a...