Tag: Professional soccer
ESPN to have most Euro matches called from Bristol studio
<p>NEW YORK — Jon Champion has had to adjust to broadcasting soccer off a television screen during the pandemic.</p>
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Chelsea beats Leicester to go 3rd in PL, avenges FA Cup loss
LONDON — This time beaten by Chelsea, Leicester’s FA Cup celebrations have been quickly deflated by seeing its Champions League hopes jeopardized.
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Granqvist picked by Sweden for Euro 2020 despite injuries
<p>STOCKHOLM — Andreas Granqvist was selected in Sweden's squad for the European Championship on Tuesday despite only playing a full match once in the...
Fans return to Chelsea to see win over top-4 rival Leicester
LONDON — Even though “Super Frank Lampard” wasn’t completely forgotten in the repertoire of songs, Stamford Bridge was finally able to serenade Thomas Tuchel...
Benzema recalled by France coach Deschamps for Euro 2020
<p>PARIS — France coach Didier Deschamps recalled forward Karim Benzema after nearly six years out for his alleged part in a “sex tape" scandal,...
Torino’s draw at Lazio earns vital point to avoid relegation
ROME — Torino ensured it will remain in Serie A next season after playing Lazio to a 0-0 draw that also confirmed Benevento's relegation...
Soccer player stabbed to death features in FIFA video game
<p>LONDON — A promising youth player with Queens Park Rangers who was stabbed to death will be seen playing for the London soccer club...
Germany goalkeeper ter Stegen out of Euro 2020
<p>BARCELONA, Spain — Germany goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen ruled himself out of this year's European Championship on Monday so he could get medical treatment...
Round 2: Chelsea, Leicester meet again in crucial EPL game
<p>Being the superstitious type, Thomas Tuchel chose not to watch the final minutes of Liverpool’s match at West Bromwich Albion on television.</p>
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Late goal lifts Revolution over Columbus 1-0
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Adam Buksa entered the game as a substitute in the 83rd minute and scored three minutes later to help the New...