Tag: Soccer
EURO 2020: Italy transformed after World Cup failure
ROME — In three years, Italy has gone from failing to qualify for the World Cup to a perfect qualifying campaign for the European...
EURO 2020: Güneş ready to spring another surprise for Turkey
Turkey coach Şenol Güneş is hoping to spring another surprise.
Güneş...
EURO 2020: Ryan Giggs case casts shadow over Wales
CARDIFF, Wales — For Wales, the buildup to the European Championship has been completely overshadowed by the criminal charges against coach Ryan Giggs.
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De Bruyne fractured nose, eye socket in CL final collision
PORTO, Portugal — Kevin De Bruyne fractured his nose and eye socket during Manchester City’s Champions League final loss to Chelsea with less than...
China thrashes Guam 7-0 to keep WCup dreams alive
SUZHOU, China — Naturalized Brazil-born stars Elkeson and Alan helped China thrash Guam 7-0 in Suzhou on Sunday to keep its World Cup dreams...
Wolfsburg wins women’s German Cup for 7th year in a row
COLOGNE, Germany — Ewa Pajor scored the only goal of the game in extra time as Wolfsburg lifted the women’s German Cup for the...
Horvath in goal, Brook, McKenzie in defense vs. Switzerland
Ethan Horvath was in goal for the first time since March 2019, and John Brooks paired with Mark McKenzie in central defense for the...
Mancini drops Kean, 6 others from Italy squad ahead of Euros
ROME — Italy coach Roberto Mancini cut Paris Saint-Germain forward Moise Kean and six other players from his provisional squad for the upcoming European...
US loses 2-1 at Switzerland ahead of Nations League semi
Steven Zuber scored after failed clearances by Sergiño Dest and Tim Ream in the 63rd minute, and Switzerland beat the United States 2-1 on...
Colwill is surprise inclusion in Wales squad for Euros
CARDIFF, Wales — Cardiff midfielder Rubin Colwill was included in Wales’ European Championship squad on Sunday after just 191 minutes of senior football.
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