Tag: Soccer
EURO 2020: Russia back on home soil after 2018 World Cup run
MOSCOW — Russia's run to the quarterfinals at its home World Cup three years ago was a breakthrough. Since then, momentum has stalled.
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Kroos has medical tests at German team camp after COVID-19
SEEFELD, Austria — Toni Kroos has arrived at Germany’s preparation camp for the European Championship but the Real Madrid midfielder was to undergo medical...
De Bruyne doesn’t need surgery, set to join Belgium squad
TUBIZE, Belgium — Kevin De Bruyne does not require surgery after fracturing his nose and eye socket and will join the Belgium squad next...
Przybylko, Blake help Union cruise to 3-0 win over Timbers
CHESTER, Pa. — Kacper Przybylko had a goal and an assist and Andre Blake made four saves to help the Philadelphia Union beat the...
Virginia beats Terps 17-16 to repeat as NCAA lacrosse champ
EAST HARTFORD, Conn. — Matt Moore and Connor Shellenberger scored four goals apiece and goalie Alex Rode made a huge save in the final...
Cleveland makes 3 saves, MLS-leading Sounders tie Austin 0-0
SEATTLE — Stefan Cleveland had three saves and the Seattle Sounders tied Austin FC 0-0 on Sunday night to remain unbeaten.
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Asian World Cup qualifiers to be moved from China to Dubai
BEIJING — China’s COVID-19 travel restrictions will likely mean World Cup qualifying matches scheduled for the eastern city of Suzhou this week will be...
Croatia cancels Euro 2020 base in Scotland over virus rules
ZAGREB, Croatia — Citing UEFA concerns about local COVID-19 rules in Scotland Croatia’s soccer federation said Monday it canceled plans to stay in St...
Zidane says he quit because of lack of support from Madrid
MADRID — Zinedine Zidane left Real Madrid because he didn’t feel he had the support or respect he deserved from the club, the coach...
EURO 2020: Home advantage? England and 8 others host games
Fifty-five years after playing six straight matches at Wembley Stadium to win the 1966 World Cup, England could play another six at the famous...