Tag: Soccer
Bolsonaro wants to host Copa America in Brazil despite virus
SAO PAULO — Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro wants this month's Copa America soccer tournament to be held in his country despite the raging coronavirus...
Asian World Cup qualifiers to be moved from China to UAE
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — China’s COVID-19 travel restrictions have forced World Cup qualifying matches scheduled for the eastern city of Suzhou to be relocated...
South America restarts World Cup qualifying amid COVID rise
BUENOS AIRES — South American World Cup qualifiers resume on Thursday after a seven-month interruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, though that doesn't mean...
Barcelona to bring defender Eric Garcia home from Man City
BARCELONA, Spain — Barcelona said Tuesday it reached a deal to sign defender Eric Garcia, bringing the 20-year-old defender home after he left the...
Poland rests Lewandowski in 1-1 draw with Russia
WROCLAW, Poland — Poland rested Robert Lewandowski for a 1-1 draw with old rival Russia on Tuesday in a warmup for the European Championship.
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Greenwood out as England prepares to select Euro 2020 squad
England will finalize its 26-man squad for the European Championship on Tuesday and Mason Greenwood won't be part of it.
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Uncapped Raspadori included in Italy squad for Euro 2020
FLORENCE, Italy — Italy coach Roberto Mancini included uncapped Sassuolo forward Giacomo Raspadori in his 26-man squad for the upcoming European Championship on Tuesday.
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EURO 2020: Dutch players look to forget disappointing season
AMSTERDAM — For several key players in the Netherlands squad, this year's European Championship is an opportunity to rebound after a disappointing season.
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EURO 2020: Shevchenko aims to break through as Ukraine coach
To see what talent and hard work can achieve, Ukraine's players need only to look at their coach.
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EURO 2020: Austria’s track record needs some polishing
VIENNA — In six matches at past European Championships, Austria has zero wins, two draws, and only one goal scored from regular play.
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