Tag: Soccer
Leicester rallies for 2-1 win at Brighton, into 2nd in EPL
<p>BRIGHTON, England — Leicester ignited its push for Champions League qualification by coming from behind to beat relegation-threatened Brighton 2-1 and climb into second...
Midfielder Jamal Musiala signs with Bayern Munich to 2026
MUNICH — Attacking midfielder Jamal Musiala signed his first professional contract with Bayern Munich on Friday.
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FIFA leader defends his Saudi links and World Cup host Qatar
GENEVA — FIFA president Gianni Infantino defended his work with Saudi Arabia on Friday, and dismissed calls from Norway to boycott the 2022 World...
Spanish league chief not expecting big signings this summer
<p>MADRID — Spanish league president Javier Tebas is not expecting any blockbuster signings in the next transfer window as Spanish clubs continue to struggle...
Liverpool in crisis after 1-0 loss to Chelsea in EPL
<p>LIVERPOOL, England — Liverpool’s woeful home form is developing into a full-blown crisis after Chelsea’s 1-0 victory on Thursday inflicted a fifth straight league...
Leipzig beats Wolfsburg 2-0 to reach German Cup semifinals
LEIPZIG, Germany — Yussuf Poulsen scored as Leipzig reached the semifinals of the German Cup with a 2-0 win Wednesday over a Wolfsburg team...
Pelé gets his first COVID-19 shot, urges mask use
<p>SAO PAULO — Pelé received his first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine on Tuesday, calling it an “unforgettable day.”</p>
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Athletic beats Levante, will play in consecutive Copa finals
<p>MADRID — Athletic Bilbao will have a chance to win two Copa del Rey titles in a two-week span next month. </p>
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David scores 2 as Lille wins to stay two points clear of PSG
PARIS — Canada forward Jonathan David scored two late goals as Lille beat Marseille 2-0 to stay top of the French league on Wednesday.
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Palestinian Authority faces criticism over vaccine rollout
<p>RAMALLAH, West Bank — The Palestinian Authority's decision to divert some of its tiny stockpile of coronavirus vaccines to senior officials, soccer players and...