Tag: International soccer
England looks to learn from semifinal losses at Euro 2020
LONDON — After playing in two semifinals and losing both, England captain Harry Kane knows to be wary.
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Reaching final the latest step in Italian soccer’s rebirth
LONDON — Bouncing in a huddle on the Wembley Stadium field, roared on by thousands of fans, Italy’s players savored the celebrations, soaking up...
Brazil tops Peru to reach final to defend Copa America title
RIO DE JANEIRO — Brazil beat Peru 1-0 in a Copa America semifinal on Monday and will attempt to successfully defend its title on...
Lucas Paquetá becomes key player for Brazil at Copa America
RIO DE JANEIRO — When Lucas Paquetá left the pitch in pain at the end of Brazil's 1-0 win over Peru at a Copa...
Montreal out as 2026 World Cup site, FIFA to pick in 2022
MONTREAL — Montreal has withdrawn its bid to be a site of the 2026 World Cup, leaving Edmonton, Alberta, and Toronto as the only...
Spain, Italy take unbeaten runs into Euro 2020 semifinals
LONDON — Luis Enrique thought for a couple of seconds, looked straight back at the questioner, and gave the curtest of replies.
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Italy defender Spinazzola undergoes successful surgery
TURKU, Finland — Italy defender Leonardo Spinazzola had surgery on his Achilles tendon on Monday in Finland.
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After feeling pain as a fan, Maguire helped England revival
LONDON — Harry Maguire doesn’t need reminding just how miserable it could feel being an England fan.
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Longtime tormentor Italy stands in way of Spain at Euro 2020
LONDON — They are opponents who have long struck fear into the heart of Spanish soccer.
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Brazil fans not in the mood for Copa America semifinals
RIO DE JANEIRO — Soccer fans at the fancy Piraquê club in Rio de Janeiro can’t wait to once again gather at the bar...
