Tag: Soccer
Some Asian Champions League matches delayed further
SEOUL — The eastern portion of the Asian Champions League was again delayed Thursday, pushed back further to June and July because of travel...
Koeman hopes his new-look Barcelona convinces Messi to stay
BARCELONA, Spain — A friendly chat with Kylian Mbappe. A quick hug with Mauricio Pochettino. A kiss on the forehead from Ángel Di María.
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Shaken by pandemic, soccer avoids financial collapse
<p>LIVERPOOL, England — Wandering around the concourses of the third tier of Anfield’s main stand provides a glimpse into the past.</p>
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Germany coach Joachim Löw says time is right to step aside
BERLIN — Given time during the coronavirus pandemic to reflect, Germany coach Joachim Löw decided to step aside earlier than expected.
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Quarterfinal streak ends as Messi, Ronaldo both eliminated
Back before iPhones, Twitter and Instagram even existed, there was Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo — or both — in the Champions League quarterfinals.
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Haaland faces unclear future after Champions League heroics
By sending Borussia Dortmund into the Champions League quarterfinals, Erling Haaland offered another reminder this week of why he is one of European soccer's...
Marseille coach Sampaoli injects attacking flair into team
After only one match with Jorge Sampaoli at the helm, there is one thing that seems certain in Marseille: the new coach's philosophy perfectly...
Sao Paulo state stops professional sports as COVID-19 rages
SAO PAULO — Professional sports in the Brazilian state of Sao Paulo will stop from Monday until Match 30 because of a rise in...
Revamped Champions League would increase revenue for all
GENEVA — For all their differences of opinion regarding a revamped Champions League in 2024, all parties can agree that making more money is...
Mining billionaire FIFA’s chosen man to run African soccer
CAPE TOWN, South Africa — He's made speeches alongside Barack Obama and attended business meetings with Donald Trump. He once gave $200,000 to Nelson...