Tag: Soccer
Hodgson, 73, stepping down as Crystal Palace manager
<p>LONDON — Roy Hodgson, the Premier League’s oldest manager at 73, is leaving his role at Crystal Palace at the end of the season...
River Plate without goalkeepers for Copa Libertadores match
<p>BUENOS AIRES — South American soccer body CONMEBOL rejected River Plate's request to include two replacement goalkeepers in its squad for a Copa Libertadores...
Leeds secures top-half finish in EPL by beating Southampton
SOUTHAMPTON, England — Leeds struck twice late in the game to secure a hard-fought 2-0 win over Southampton at St Mary’s Stadium on Tuesday...
ESPN to have most Euro matches called from Bristol studio
NEW YORK — Jon Champion has had to adjust to broadcasting soccer off a television screen during the pandemic.
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Mason unaware about Kane asking to leave Tottenham
<p>LONDON — If Harry Kane does want to leave Tottenham, he hasn’t told his manager.</p>
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Granqvist picked by Sweden for Euro 2020 despite injuries
STOCKHOLM — Andreas Granqvist was selected in Sweden's squad for the European Championship on Tuesday despite only playing a full match once in the...
ESPN to have most Euro matches called from Bristol studio
<p>NEW YORK — Jon Champion has had to adjust to broadcasting soccer off a television screen during the pandemic.</p>
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Benzema recalled by France coach Deschamps for Euro 2020
PARIS — France coach Didier Deschamps recalled forward Karim Benzema after nearly six years out for his alleged part in a “sex tape" scandal,...
Granqvist picked by Sweden for Euro 2020 despite injuries
<p>STOCKHOLM — Andreas Granqvist was selected in Sweden's squad for the European Championship on Tuesday despite only playing a full match once in the...
Soccer player stabbed to death features in FIFA video game
LONDON — A promising youth player with Queens Park Rangers who was stabbed to death will be seen playing for the London soccer club...