Tag: Soccer
NZ Rugby debates selling All Blacks share to US investors
WELLINGTON, New Zealand — New Zealand Rugby will face a momentous decision on the future of the All Blacks at its annual meeting Thursday,...
Liverpool reports losses of $64M as pandemic takes effect
<p>LIVERPOOL, England — Liverpool reported a pre-tax loss of 46 million pounds ($64 million) for the last financial year, mainly because of the impact...
PSG striker Mbappé fit to face Man City in Champions League
<p>PARIS — Kylian Mbappé has shaken off a minor thigh injury and is fit to play against Manchester City in the Champions League semifinals...
Teams set to be allowed 26-man squads for Euro 2020
<p>LONDON — Teams at the European Championship are set to be increased to 26 players for this year’s tournament, three more than usual.</p>
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Israeli soccer referee comes out as transgender woman
<p>RAMAT GAN, Israel — An Israeli soccer referee has come out as transgender and is living — and enforcing the rules of the game...
Cruyff’s message inspiring Guardiola before City faces PSG
<p>As Pep Guardiola heads into his first Champions League semifinal in five years, the Manchester City manager is thinking about the “mythical words” —...
Fofana thanks EPL for allowing him to break fast mid-game
<p>LEICESTER, England — Leicester defender Wesley Fofana has thanked the English Premier League for allowing him to break his fast during Ramadan in the...
German soccer chief Keller likens colleague to infamous Nazi
<p>BERLIN — German soccer federation president Fritz Keller says he will not step down from his role after comparing one of his vice presidents...
Iheanacho winner pushes Leicester closer to Champions League
LEICESTER, England — Kelechi Iheanacho extended his career-best scoring form with a blistering winning goal as Leicester rallied to beat Crystal Palace 2-1 in...
UK firm Super Group entering US sports, online casino market
<p>ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — Super Group, a British company that owns a sports betting and an online casino company, is seeking to enter the...