Tag: Soccer
Makeshift defense comes through for Madrid in decisive games
<p>MADRID — One by one, Real Madrid defenders started going down.</p>
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Russian referee suspended by UEFA in match-fixing case
NYON, Switzerland — Russian referee Sergey Lapochkin has been suspended for 90 days during an investigation of a suspected match-fixing case, UEFA said Thursday.
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No room for error: Atlético must beat Eibar to keep lead
<p>BARCELONA, Spain — On the schedule, a home match against Eibar is easy to overlook.</p>
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Hectic few weeks ahead for ambitious PSG on several fronts
PARIS — The next few weeks are going to be hectic for Paris Saint-Germain, as it juggles a fading title defense with renewed Champions...
Czech president’s office criticizes ban for Slavia player
<p>PRAGUE — The office of Czech President Milos Zeman on Thursday condemned the 10-match ban given to Slavia Prague defender OndÅ™ej Kúdela for racially...
Aubameyang says he contracted malaria, has been in hospital
LONDON — Arsenal striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang said Thursday he has spent time in hospital this week after contracting malaria.
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Slavia Prague’s Kúdela banned for 10 games for racial abuse
<p>NYON, Switzerland — Slavia Prague defender OndÅ™ej Kúdela was banned for 10 games by UEFA on Wednesday for racially abusing a Black opponent in...
US women soccer players appeal decision against equal pay
SAN FRANCISCO — Players on the women’s national soccer team have asked a federal appeals court to overturn a lower court decision throwing out...
Too much red? Old Trafford color clash a problem for United
<p>MANCHESTER, England — Here’s a colorful explanation for Manchester United’s underwhelming form at Old Trafford this season: too much red.</p>
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NWSL imposes additional 1-game suspension for Edmonds
CHICAGO — The National Women's Soccer League has imposed an additional one-game suspension for Kansas City's Kristen Edmonds following her actions in a game...