Tag: Soccer
Italy extends perfect qualifying streak with win in Bulgaria
<p>SOFIA, Bulgaria — A perfect 10 wins in 10 matches in European Championship qualifying and now two for two in World Cup qualifying.</p>
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Pandemic blamed for lack of VAR after Ronaldo’s complaints
Cristiano Ronaldo's tears and rage over the absence of VAR had already hastened the introduction of the technology in one competition.
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Europe’s top teams win WC qualifiers as Swiss move goalposts
<p>World Cup qualifying in Europe took a quirky turn when the goalposts were removed before a match between Switzerland and Lithuania because they were...
Denmark becomes latest team to focus attention on Qatar
HERNING, Denmark — Denmark became the latest European soccer team Sunday using World Cup qualifying games to direct attention to workers’ rights in Qatar,...
Germany beats Romania in WCup qualifying, Iceland flounders
<p>BUCHAREST, Romania — Germany stayed on course to qualify for next year's World Cup with ease after Serge Gnabry scored the only goal in...
Kane back scoring for England in 2-0 win over Albania
TIRANA, Albania — Harry Kane scored his first England goal in 16 months before setting up another for Mason Mount in a 2-0 win...
Denmark routs Moldova 8-0 after pre-game T-shirt protest
<p>HERNING, Denmark — Denmark changed all 10 outfield players to face Moldova and still enjoyed a national-best 8-0 win in a World Cup qualifying...
Reyna, Pulisic lead US over Northern Ireland 2-1 in friendly
Gio Reyna scored on a deflected shot in the first half, Christian Pulisic converted a penalty kick in the second and the United States...
US veterans prepping youth for tough World Cup qualifiers
<p>Tim Ream knows the friendlies are ending and American veterans must prepare the new generation for the harsh environment of World Cup qualifying.</p>
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Portugal held 2-2 at Serbia, Luxembourg stuns Ireland 1-0
<p>BELGRADE, Serbia — Serbia successfully fought back to erase a brace of goals by Diogo Jota and draw 2-2 with Portugal in European qualifying...