Tag: Professional soccer
Spain hopes 2 infected players will be back for Euros
MADRID — Spain hopes captain Sergio Busquets and Diego Llorente will still have an impact on the European Championship after both players tested positive...
Ajax goalkeeper Onana’s ban for doping cut to 9 months
LAUSANNE, Switzerland — Ajax goalkeeper André Onana had his ban for a positive doping test cut to nine months on Thursday and can resume...
A year late, Italy and Turkey play opening game at Euro 2020
ROME — Somehow it seems appropriate that Italy, the first country in Europe that was overwhelmed by the coronavirus pandemic, is hosting the opening...
Virus threat, Europe’s divisions hang over rescheduled Euros
A tournament intended to unify a continent could underscore divisions and uncertainties gripping Europe.
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Fans are allowed at Euro 2020, even if stadiums aren’t full
LONDON — A full house doesn’t mean a full stadium for this year’s coronavirus-impacted European Championship.
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Swiss champion Young Boys hire David Wagner as coach
BERN, Switzerland — Former United States international David Wagner was hired Thursday to coach Swiss champion Young Boys.
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English 6 Super League rebels accept collective $31M fine
LONDON — The six Premier League clubs that tried to join a European Super League have accepted a collective fine of 22 million pounds...
EURO 2020: Winners and losers in the new qualifying playoffs
GENEVA — Hello Hungary, goodbye Greece and sorry Serbia.
The new...
Neymar, Thiago Silva included in Brazil’s Copa America squad
SAO PAULO — Neymar will spearhead Brazil's attack for the Copa America, with veteran defender Thiago Silva also included despite a recent injury.
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No luck of Irish: Rice, Grealish now with England for Euros
BURTON-ON-TRENT, England — Preparing for a tournament debut with England, Declan Rice beamed when he recalled the thrill of experiencing the World Cup three...