Tag: Soccer
Italy pushed to extra time at Euro 2020, beats Austria 2-1
LONDON — Substitutes Federico Chiesa and Matteo Pessina both scored in extra time Saturday to give Italy a 2-1 victory over Austria and a...
Croatia’s Perišić has virus, will miss next Euro 2020 game
PULA, Croatia — Croatia forward Ivan Perišić tested positive for the coronavirus on Saturday and will miss the match against Spain in the round...
Italy sets record for not conceding, then allows a goal
LONDON — After 19 hours of flawless defending, Italy broke its own world record for not conceding a goal in international soccer.
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France names Thauvin, Gignac to Olympic squad
PARIS — France named World Cup winner Florian Thauvin and veteran striker André-Pierre Gignac to its Olympic soccer team on Friday.
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De Bruyne in ‘perfect condition’ for game against Portugal
SEVILLE, Spain — Kevin De Bruyne is back, and Belgium coach Roberto Martinez expects him to be at his best this weekend.
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Belgium forward Lukaku says he draws motivation like Jordan
SEVILLE, Spain — Romelu Lukaku was watching the documentary “The Last Dance” when he realized he had something in common with basketball great Michael...
England and Germany to renew epic rivalry at Euro 2020
LONDON — One of the great rivalries in international soccer will be renewed on Tuesday at the European Championship when England plays Germany in...
3 teams vying for 2 spots in Copa America quarterfinals
BUENOS AIRES — Peru, Ecuador and Venezuela are in the fight for the last two spots in the Copa America quarterfinals. The prize is...
England wants Gareth Southgate to stay as coach beyond 2022
BURTON-ON-TRENT, England — Regardless of how England’s European Championship campaign ends, or even the team’s showing at next year’s World Cup, Gareth Southgate will...
Copa America COVID-19 cases rise to 166, spread slows
RIO DE JANEIRO — There were 166 known COVID-19 cases at the Copa America in Brazil, CONMEBOL said on Friday.
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