Tag: Professional soccer
UEFA defends itself from claims it pressured Denmark to play
NYON, Switzerland — UEFA defended itself Monday from claims that Denmark players were put under pressure to resume their European Championship game against Finland...
Spain held to 0-0 draw by Sweden at Euro 2020
SEVILLE, Spain — The chances came and went but neither Spain nor Sweden managed to put any of them in the net Monday in...
Kevin De Bruyne back at training with Belgium teammates
BRUSSELS — Belgium midfielder Kevin De Bruyne has returned to training with his teammates, raising hopes he will be available for Thursday's game against...
Skriniar steps up, Slovakia beats Poland 2-1 at Euro 2020
ST. PETERSBURG, Russia — As Marek Hamsik’s influence begins to wane for Slovakia, Milan Skriniar has stepped up as the main man.
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Schick scores long goal, Czechs beat Scotland at Euro 2020
GLASGOW, Scotland — Patrik Schick scored both goals for the Czech Republic on Monday in a 2-0 victory over Scotland at the European Championship.
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Fan at Euro 2020 in serious condition after fall at Wembley
LONDON — A soccer fan was in serious condition in a London hospital after falling from the stands at Wembley Stadium during England’s 1-0...
Brazil opens Copa America with 3-0 win over Venezuela
SAO PAULO — Brazil kicked off a Copa America tournament that has been opposed by some members of its own team with a 3-0...
Scotland back at last, takes on Czech Republic at Euro 2020
GLASGOW, Scotland — Scotland's nearly quarter-century wait is about to end.
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Son penalty helps South Korea advance in Asian WC qualifying
SEOUL — Son Heung-min sent a message of support to former Tottenham Hotspur teammate Christian Eriksen on Sunday after his second-half penalty gave South...
Eriksen sends ‘his greetings’ to teammates after collapse
COPENHAGEN — Christian Eriksen remained in stable condition in a Copenhagen hospital Sunday and “sent his greetings to his teammates” as he recovers from...