Tag: Soccer
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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Neymar calls PSG “home” amid contract extension talks
SAO PAULO — Striker Neymar called Paris Saint-Germain his “home" after the team's 1-0 defeat Tuesday against Bayern Munich, which was still enough for...
Eintracht Frankfurt shakeup continues with Bobic’s departure
<p>FRANKFURT, Germany — Eintracht Frankfurt’s unplanned management shakeup continued Wednesday with the announcement that sporting director Fredi Bobic will leave after five successful years...
Bayern coach Hansi Flick mulls future amid Germany links
BERLIN — Bayern Munich coach Hansi Flick is mulling his future following the team’s Champions League elimination.
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Sounders undergo overhaul after another run to MLS final
<p>SEATTLE — Success has been a defining characteristic of the Seattle Sounders, a team that has reached the Major League Soccer postseason in each...
Soccer great Seedorf urges yellow cards to curb racial abuse
GENEVA — Players should get yellow cards for covering their mouths to speak to opponents, soccer great Clarence Seedorf told European lawmakers on Wednesday...
Red Star punished for racial abuse of Zlatan Ibrahimović
<p>NYON, Switzerland — Red Star Belgrade was punished by UEFA on Wednesday for racial abuse aimed toward Zlatan Ibrahimović when the club hosted AC...
Premier Lacrosse to visit 11 venues from coast to coast
LOS ANGELES — The Premier Lacrosse League on Wednesday announced the schedule for its third season, and its tour-based model includes stops in 11...
Madrid bus window smashed on way into Anfield for CL game
<p>LIVERPOOL, England — A window on Real Madrid's team bus was smashed as it went into Anfield for the Champions League game against Liverpool.</p>
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Slavia Prague’s Kúdela banned for 10 games for racial abuse
NYON, Switzerland — Slavia Prague defender Ondřej Kúdela was banned for 10 games by UEFA on Wednesday for racially abusing a Black opponent in...