Tag: Soccer
Lewandowski injury gives Leipzig a shot at beating Bayern
<p>DÜSSELDORF, Germany — Leipzig is pinning its slender Bundesliga title hopes on a win over Bayern Munich, and an injury to Robert Lewandowski has...
Captain of English soccer team team Yeovil dies at 32
YEOVIL, England — The captain of English soccer club Yeovil has died, prompting the postponement of the team's fifth-division match on Friday.
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Belgium to take on Greece to warm up for Euro 2020
<p>BRUSSELS — Belgium will take on Greece in June in a friendly game as part of its preparations for the European Championship.</p>
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Blind out for season with injury, hopes to play at Euro 2020
AMSTERDAM, Netherlands — Netherlands defender Daley Blind expects to miss the remainder of the club season because of an ankle injury but said Thursday...
In AP survey, ADs raise worries about women’s college sports
<p>INDIANAPOLIS — To hear many of those in charge of Division I programs tell it, the state of play for women's sports could get...
McAllister writes manifesto in bid for seat on FIFA Council
GENEVA — In a rare move for a candidate running for election to the FIFA Council, Laura McAllister has written a manifesto.
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Talking Points: Sizing up the top teams ahead of Euro 2020
<p>A look at the issues facing the major European nations after the first round of World Cup qualifiers and looking ahead to the European...
Colombia midfielder Viafara gets 11 years on US drug charge
SHERMAN, Texas — A former midfielder for Colombia’s national soccer team has been sentenced in a Texas courtroom to more than 11 years in...
Yilmaz hitting top form just in time for Lille’s title run
<p>PARIS — Burak Yilmaz is finding his form just in time, because Lille really needs the veteran Turkey striker's goals for the last eight...
Seattle Sounders hire Craig Waibel as new sporting director
SEATTLE — The Seattle Sounders have hired Craig Waibel as the club’s new vice president of soccer operations and sporting director.
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