Tag: Professional soccer
2 Ajax teenagers in squad as Dutch head to Euros
THE HAGUE, Netherlands — Netherlands coach Frank de Boer included two teenagers in his squad for next month's European championships, with both defender Jurriën...
Juventus director Paratici to leave club after 11 years
TURIN, Italy — Juventus director Fabio Paratici will leave the club at the end of June after 11 seasons with the Bianconeri.
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FIFA survey: 70% of women’s soccer clubs operate at a loss
A comprehensive survey of women’s soccer has found that 70% of women's soccer clubs internationally operate at a loss.
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EURO 2020: Fans back in stadiums but not in same numbers
PARIS — With coronavirus restrictions easing to allow fans back into stadiums, there will be some atmosphere at last in the 11 host cities...
EURO 2020: Virus poses financial, logistical challenges
LONDON — A tournament intended to be a celebration of European soccer will instead reflect many of the uncertainties that have beset the sport...
Modric extends contract with Real Madrid until June 2022
MADRID — Luka Modric's contract with Real Madrid has been extended until June 2022, the club said on Tuesday.
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Italian club Fiorentina names Gennaro Gattuso as coach
FLORENCE, Italy — Former World Cup winner Gennaro Gattuso was named coach of Fiorentina on Tuesday.
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Solskjaer sees Europa League final as United stepping stone
GDANSK, Poland — For Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, winning the Europa League would mean more than avoiding another trophyless season. He’s hoping...
Heath will practice with US, won’t play in Summer Series
Tobin Heath will join the U.S. women's national team in practice for next month's Summer Series in Texas but won't play in any event...
UEFA opens disciplinary cases against Super League rebels
GENEVA — UEFA has opened disciplinary cases against Super League rebels Real Madrid, Barcelona and Juventus that could lead to bans from the Champions...