Tag: Soccer
Players in Spain disagree on details of racism incident
<p>MADRID — Valencia player Mouctar Diakhaby talked about being the victim of an intolerable and hurtful racial insult. Cádiz defender Juan Cala spoke about...
Bayern forward Serge Gnabry tests positive for coronavirus
<p>MUNICH — Bayern Munich forward Serge Gnabry has tested positive for the coronavirus and will miss Wednesday’s Champions League quarterfinal against Paris Saint-Germain.</p>
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Porto ready to knock out another European powerhouse
<p>MADRID — Having already knocked out one European powerhouse, Porto isn't feeling too overwhelmed about going up against Chelsea in the quarterfinals of the...
Madrid’s Varane positive for virus, out of Liverpool game
MADRID — Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane tested positive for the coronavirus ahead of Tuesday's Champions League quarterfinal against Liverpool, the Spanish club said.
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Italy ready to allow fans into Euro 2020 matches in Rome
<p>ROME — The Italian government is ready to allow fans back into stadiums for this year’s European Championship, which kicks off in Rome on...
Hertha fires goalkeeping coach Petry for xenophobic comments
BERLIN — Hertha Berlin has fired goalkeeping coach Zsolt Petry for making homophobic and xenophobic comments in an interview published by Hungarian newspaper Magyar...
Monaco advances on penalties against Metz in French Cup
<p>Monaco reached the French Cup quarterfinals after winning a penalty shootout 5-4 following a goalless draw with Metz on Tuesday.</p>
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Bernardeschi is latest to contract COVID-19 after Italy duty
TURIN, Italy — Juventus winger Federico Bernardeschi is the latest player to test positive for the coronavirus after returning from Italy duty.
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Foden gives Man City 2-1 Champions League win over Dortmund
<p>MANCHESTER, England — Phil Foden capped a fine Champions League display for Manchester City with a 90th-minute goal to secure a 2-1 win over...
Tuchel seeks return of calm after Chelsea bust-up
LONDON — Soon after his 14-match unbeaten start at Chelsea ended, Thomas Tuchel had a warning for his players.
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