Tag: Soccer
From Serie B to Euro 2020, Italy players shaped by Zeman
ROME — A 74-year-old chain-smoking Czech coach might have made just as much of an impact on this Italy squad as Roberto Mancini has.
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Onaiwu hat trick extends Japan perfect record in 2022 qualis
SEOUL, South Korea — A hat trick in six minutes by Ado Onaiwu highlighted Japan's 5-1 victory over Kyrgyzstan in Asian qualifying for the...
Mings hopes taking a knee informs critics like UK minister
BURTON-ON-TRENT, England — Taking a knee has now pitted a British government official against the England team in their campaign against racial injustice.
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Ronaldo scores 2, Portugal beats Hungary 3-0 at Euro 2020
BUDAPEST, Hungary — Cristiano Ronaldo set the record for most goals at the European Championship with two of them Tuesday in Portugal’s 3-0 victory...
Lloyd scores quick goal and US women defeat Jamaica 4-0
HOUSTON — Carli Lloyd scored 24 seconds into the game and the U.S. women's national team went on to defeat Jamaica 4-0 on Sunday...
France and Germany in rare early meeting at Euro 2020
France and Germany usually play each other in the latter stages of major soccer tournaments.
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Eriksen’s teammates to ‘play for Christian’ at Euro 2020
COPENHAGEN — Christian Eriksen had a simple message for his Denmark teammates when he spoke to them from the hospital for the first time...
UEFA defends itself from claims it pressured Denmark to play
NYON, Switzerland — UEFA defended itself Monday from claims that Denmark players were put under pressure to resume their European Championship game against Finland...
Kevin De Bruyne back at training with Belgium teammates
BRUSSELS — Belgium midfielder Kevin De Bruyne has returned to training with his teammates, raising hopes he will be available for Thursday's game against...
Skriniar steps up, Slovakia beats Poland 2-1 at Euro 2020
ST. PETERSBURG, Russia — As Marek Hamsik’s influence begins to wane for Slovakia, Milan Skriniar has stepped up as the main man.
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