Tag: Professional soccer
AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
June 8
1935 — Omaha, ridden by Willis Saunders, becomes the...
Injured England defender Alexander-Arnold out of Euros
LONDON — England defender Trent Alexander-Arnold was ruled out of the European Championship on Thursday with a left thigh injury sustained during a warmup...
Depleted Belgium held by Greece in pre-Euro 2020 friendly
BRUSSELS — Injury-depleted Belgium was held to a 1-1 draw by Greece on Thursday in a friendly ahead of the European Championship, a disappointing...
Australia resumes WCup qualifying with 3-0 win over Kuwait
SEOUL, South Korea — Australia resumed its World Cup qualifying campaign after a break of 19 months to defeat Kuwait 3-0 on Thursday and...
EURO 2020: Slovakia again pins its hopes on Marek Hamšík
After reaching the last 16 at the European Championship five years ago, Slovakia's hopes for success at this year's tournament will be pinned on...
Slovakia to miss injured striker Dávid Strelec at Euro 2020
BRATISLAVA, Slovakia — Slovakia will have to do without Dávid Strelec at the European Championship after the young striker injured a thigh muscle in...
Barcelona recalls right back Emerson from Betis loan
BARCELONA, Spain — Barcelona continued its low-budget remodeling by recalling Brazilian defender Emerson Royal from loan on Wednesday in the club’s third new arrival...
EURO 2020: Phil Foden leads continent’s young stars
Any European Championship offers young players a chance to make their name on the international stage. Even more so this time.
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EURO 2020: Ronaldo backed by talented Portugal squad
A record-chasing Cristiano Ronaldo won't be the only attraction for Portugal when it tries to win a second straight European Championship title.
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EURO 2020: Luis Enrique banking on Spain’s youth movement
BARCELONA, Spain — “Tiki-taka” is over, and Spain coach Luis Enrique is ready to move on.
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