Tag: Soccer
Dembele recalled by France after more than 2 years away
PARIS — Barcelona winger Ousmane Dembele was recalled to the France squad on Thursday after an absence of more than two years.
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FIFA to open up voting for future Women’s World Cup hosts
ZURICH — FIFA wants more than 200 member federations to pick who hosts the 2027 Women’s World Cup, taking the decision from its ruling...
Chelsea beats Atletico, back in CL quarters after 7 years
<p>LONDON — Chelsea eased into the quarterfinals of the Champions League for the first time in seven years with a 2-0 victory over Atletico...
Ukraine legal loss to UEFA means Nations League relegation
<p>LAUSANNE, Switzerland — The Ukrainian soccer federation lost its appeal against UEFA on Friday over forfeiting a Nations League game in Switzerland because of...
Sevilla tops Elche to strengthen hold on 4th place in Spain
MADRID — Youssef En-Nesyri and Franco Vázquez scored a goal in each half as Sevilla defeated Elche 2-0 on Wednesday to strengthen its grip...
Llanez replaced on US Olympic qualifying roster by Tessman
CHICAGO — Midfielder Ulysses Llanez will miss Olympic men’s soccer qualifying because of an ankle injury and was replaced on 20-man the U.S. roster...
Estonia-Czech WCup qualifier moved to Poland due to virus
PRAGUE — Estonia's home match against the Czech Republic in World Cup qualifying has been moved to Poland because of new coronavirus restrictions.
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PSG shuts down youth academy amid coronavirus outbreak
<p>PARIS — Paris Saint-Germain closed its youth academy training facility on Wednesday following a COVID-19 outbreak.</p>
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‘We can rest when we retire’: Rashford rejects burnout fears
<p>With 46 appearances for his club and his country in less than six months, Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford is pushing his body to...
PSG shuts down youth academy amid coronavirus outbreak
PARIS — Paris Saint-Germain closed its youth academy training facility on Wednesday following a COVID-19 outbreak.
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