Tag: Professional soccer
FIFA tours Africa, aims to hold sway in soccer election
GENEVA — As the head of African soccer battles in court this week to stay on the ballot for re-election, FIFA president Gianni Infantino...
PSG striker Kean isolating after testing positive for virus
<p>PARIS — Paris Saint-Germain striker Moise Kean has tested positive for the coronavirus and has gone into isolation, the club said Wednesday.</p>
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Koeman transforms Barcelona amid club chaos, elections
BARCELONA, Spain — Whoever becomes Barcelona president will have a hard time getting rid of Ronald Koeman as coach.
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Injury-hit Leicester held 1-1 by Burnley in Premier League
<p>BURNLEY, England — Leicester’s bid to qualify for the Champions League received a further setback with a 1-1 draw at relegation-threatened Burnley in the...
Portugal moves ‘home’ World Cup qualifier to Turin
LISBON, Portugal — Cristiano Ronaldo will be able to stay at home in Turin when Portugal begins its World Cup qualifying program at a...
Colorado Rapids sign 16-year-old forward Darren Yapi
<p>COMMERCE CITY, Colo. — The Colorado Rapids signed 16-year-old forward Darren Yapi to a five-year contract, the youngest player to sign a pro deal...
Arminia Bielefeld hires Kramer as coach in relegation fight
BIELEFELD, Germany — Relegation-threatened Arminia Bielefeld hired Frank Kramer as coach on Tuesday, a day after firing Uwe Neuhaus.
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Arminia Bielefeld hires Kramer as coach in relegation fight
<p>BIELEFELD, Germany — Relegation-threatened Arminia Bielefeld hired Frank Kramer as coach on Tuesday, a day after firing Uwe Neuhaus.</p>
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Stephan steps down as Rennes coach following dismal run
<p>RENNES, France — Rennes coach Julien Stephan has stepped down from this position following a poor run of results this year.</p>
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Zlatko Kranjcar, former Croatia national team coach, dies
<p>ZAGREB, Croatia — Zlatko Kranjcar, a former Croatia national team coach who led his team to the 2006 World Cup and also played internationally...