Tag: Soccer
After virus scare, Spain ready to face Sweden at Euro 2020
SEVILLE, Spain — It was only a week ago that Spain received some bad news that could have jeopardized its participation in the European...
England players booed for taking a knee despite plea by team
LONDON — Sections of fans at Wembley Stadium booed England players for taking a knee before the European Championship game against Croatia on Sunday.
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Sterling gives England 1-0 win over Croatia at Euro 2020
LONDON — Raheem Sterling grew up in the shadow of Wembley Stadium as it was being rebuilt, even getting a tattoo of its famous...
Feud between Mbappé and Giroud escalates at Euro 2020
PARIS — A brewing feud between France strikers Kylian Mbappé and Olivier Giroud has gone public, potentially threatening team unity ahead of the opening...
Colombia says 2 members of coaching staff test positive
SAO PAULO — Colombia said Sunday that two members of its coaching staff tested positive for COVID-19 ahead of its Copa America match against...
Fan at Euro 2020 in serious condition after fall at Wembley
LONDON — A soccer fan was in serious condition in a London hospital after falling from the stands at Wembley Stadium during England’s 1-0...
Dumfries scores as Netherlands tops Ukraine 3-2 at Euro 2020
AMSTERDAM — Denzel Dumfries made up for an earlier mistake by heading in an 85th-minute winning goal Sunday, giving the Netherlands a 3-2 victory...
Brazil opens Copa America with 3-0 win over Venezuela
SAO PAULO — Brazil kicked off a Copa America tournament that has been opposed by some members of its own team with a 3-0...
Scotland back at last, takes on Czech Republic at Euro 2020
GLASGOW, Scotland — Scotland's nearly quarter-century wait is about to end.
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El Salvador beats St Kitts 4-0 in World Cup qualifying
David Rugamas scored a pair of first-half goals, California-born Joshua Pérez added another and El Salvador won 4-0 at St. Kitts and Nevis on...