Tag: Soccer
UEFA still in talks about foreign fans for Euro 2020 final
LONDON — UEFA is in talks with the British government about allowing foreign soccer fans to fly into London for games in the latter...
Press, Williams score in US women’s 2-0 victory over Nigeria
AUSTIN, Texas — Christen Press scored late in the first half, Lynn Williams added a goal in the final moments and the U.S. women’s...
Eriksen to be fitted with implanted heart monitoring device
COPENHAGEN — Christian Eriksen will be fitted with an implantable device to monitor his heart rhythm, the Danish soccer federation said Thursday.
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UEFA asks Euro 2020 teams to stop removing sponsor bottles
GENEVA — Reacting to a bottle-snatching trend at the European Championship started by Cristiano Ronaldo, players on the 24 teams have been asked to...
Revived Ramsey key to Wales’ success at Euro 2020
BAKU, Azerbaijan — When he chested down a pass from Gareth Bale and knocked the ball into the net against Turkey, one thing was...
Brazil names veteran Dani Alves to Olympic soccer team
RIO DE JANEIRO — Defending champion Brazil named 38-year-old defender Dani Alves to its Olympic soccer team on Thursday.
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England’s Rashford hoping to start vs. Scotland at Euro 2020
LONDON — When the European Championship was put on hold last year, Marcus Rashford spent his time lobbying the British government on child poverty...
Croatia looks to fire up attack, stifle Schick at Euro 2020
GLASGOW, Scotland — Croatia's chances of advancing in the European Championship hinge on two things — firing up a struggling front line and containing...
Buffon extends career in return to Parma, his first club
PARMA, Italy — Former Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon rejoined second-division Parma on Thursday more than a quarter century after beginning his legendary career with...
Slovakia’s Vavro tests positive for coronavirus at Euro 2020
ST. PETERSBURG, Russia — Slovakia defender Denis Vavro and a member of the team’s coaching staff have tested positive for the coronavirus ahead of...