Tag: Soccer
Spain tells Kosovo it will respect UEFA rules for qualifier
PRISTINA, Kosovo — Kosovo’s soccer federation said Wednesday its Spanish counterpart has expressed regret for referring to the Balkan country as a “territory” and...
Wales without manager Ryan Giggs as investigation continues
CARDIFF, Wales — Wales manager Ryan Giggs will miss the start of his team's World Cup qualifying campaign while he remains on police bail...
Sargent scores as Bremen wins at Bielefeld in Bundesliga
BIELEFELD, Germany — U.S. forward Josh Sargent's fifth Bundesliga goal of the season lifted Werder Bremen to a 2-0 win over 10-man Arminia Bielefeld...
Marseille beats Rennes 1-0 in Sampaoli’s 1st game in charge
MARSEILLE, France — Jorge Sampaoli marked his first match in charge of Marseille with a 1-0 home win against Rennes on Wednesday thanks to...
De Bruyne, Mahrez score 2 as Man City beats Southampton 5-2
MANCHESTER, England — Riyad Mahrez and Kevin De Bruyne both scored twice to lead Manchester City to a 5-2 victory over Southampton on Wednesday,...
Riise to coach British women’s soccer team at Tokyo Olympics
<p>LONDON — Britain's Olympic women's soccer team will be coached by Hege Riise in Japan, the English Football Association announced Wednesday.</p>
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MLS kicking off 26th season with games in Houston, Seattle
Major League Soccer will kick off its 26th season on April 16 with a match in Houston between the Dynamo and the San Jose...
Mining billionaire FIFA’s chosen man to run African soccer
<p>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...
Spain tells Kosovo it will respect UEFA rules for qualifier
<p>PRISTINA, Kosovo — Kosovo’s soccer federation said Wednesday its Spanish counterpart has expressed regret for referring to the Balkan country as a “territory” and...
Wales without manager Ryan Giggs as investigation continues
<p>CARDIFF, Wales — Wales manager Ryan Giggs will miss the start of his team's World Cup qualifying campaign while he remains on police bail...