Tag: Professional soccer
Play halted for Eriksen tribute during Denmark-Belgium game
COPENHAGEN — Denmark and Belgium players halted their European Championship match Thursday for a stadium-wide minute’s applause for Christian Eriksen.
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UEFA asks Euro 2020 teams to stop removing sponsor bottles
GENEVA — Reacting to a bottle-snatching trend at the European Championship started by Cristiano Ronaldo, players on the 24 teams have been asked to...
Belgium beats Denmark 2-1 in game marked by Eriksen tribute
COPENHAGEN — Substitute Kevin de Bruyne set up one goal and scored the winner himself to give Belgium a 2-1 victory over Denmark in...
Brazil names veteran Dani Alves to Olympic soccer team
RIO DE JANEIRO — Defending champion Brazil named 38-year-old defender Dani Alves to its Olympic soccer team on Thursday.
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Delaney: Shielding Eriksen was to protect his family
COPENHAGEN — When Denmark midfielder Thomas Delaney ordered his teammates to form a circle around Christian Eriksen on the field, he was acting partly...
England-Scotland: Rivalry that started international soccer
LONDON — Unimaginable now, especially with tickets in short supply during the coronavirus pandemic, but when England and Scotland first decided to play each...
Belgium to stop game against Denmark for Eriksen tribute
COPENHAGEN — Belgium's players will kick the ball out of play in the 10th minute of their European Championship game against Denmark so the...
Real Madrid announces exit of Sergio Ramos after 16 years
MADRID — Sergio Ramos is officially leaving Real Madrid after 16 years and four Champions League titles.
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Brazil keeps search for striker against Peru at Copa America
SAO PAULO — Brazil coach Tie has hinted he'll continue searching for his ideal strike force in Thursday's Copa America game against Peru.
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FIFA clears Funes Mori to switch from Argentina to Mexico
ZURICH — Argentina-born forward Rogelio Funes Mori has been cleared to represent Mexico, FIFA said Wednesday, meaning he could one day play against his...