Tag: Professional soccer
ESPN to have most Euro matches called from Bristol studio
NEW YORK — Jon Champion has had to adjust to broadcasting soccer off a television screen during the pandemic.
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Aaron Long to miss rest of MLS season after Achilles surgery
<p>HARRISON, N.J. — New York Red Bulls defender Aaron Long will miss the rest of the Major League Soccer season following surgery to repair...
Granqvist picked by Sweden for Euro 2020 despite injuries
STOCKHOLM — Andreas Granqvist was selected in Sweden's squad for the European Championship on Tuesday despite only playing a full match once in the...
Columbus MLS team restores ‘Crew’ to name after fan outcry
<p>COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Columbus MLS team restored “Crew” to its name after fans objected to a rebranding that had dropped it.</p>
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Benzema recalled by France coach Deschamps for Euro 2020
PARIS — France coach Didier Deschamps recalled forward Karim Benzema after nearly six years out for his alleged part in a “sex tape" scandal,...
Chelsea beats Leicester to go 3rd in PL, avenges FA Cup loss
<p>LONDON — This time beaten by Chelsea, Leicester’s FA Cup celebrations have been quickly deflated by seeing its Champions League hopes jeopardized.</p>
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Soccer player stabbed to death features in FIFA video game
LONDON — A promising youth player with Queens Park Rangers who was stabbed to death will be seen playing for the London soccer club...
Fans return to Chelsea to see win over top-4 rival Leicester
<p>LONDON — Even though “Super Frank Lampard” wasn’t completely forgotten in the repertoire of songs, Stamford Bridge was finally able to serenade Thomas Tuchel...
Man United’s protesting fans treated to Cavani wonder goal
MANCHESTER, England — Manchester United’s protesting fans were back inside Old Trafford — legally this time — and were treated to a wonder goal...
20 footballers from River Plate test positive for COVID-19
<p>BUENOS AIRES — Five more footballers at River Plate have tested positive for COVID-19, lifting the powerful Argentine club’s total to 20 cases within...