Tag: Men’s soccer
EURO 2020: Winners and losers in the new qualifying playoffs
GENEVA — Hello Hungary, goodbye Greece and sorry Serbia.
The new...
MLS to meet Mexican league counterparts in All-Star Game
LOS ANGELES — Major League Soccer’s All-Stars will meet their top Mexican league counterparts in Los Angeles on Aug. 25 in a game that...
Neymar, Thiago Silva included in Brazil’s Copa America squad
SAO PAULO — Neymar will spearhead Brazil's attack for the Copa America, with veteran defender Thiago Silva also included despite a recent injury.
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No luck of Irish: Rice, Grealish now with England for Euros
BURTON-ON-TRENT, England — Preparing for a tournament debut with England, Declan Rice beamed when he recalled the thrill of experiencing the World Cup three...
Argentina allows last-minute draw at Colombia in qualifiers
SAO PAULO — Miguel Borja scored in the last seconds of added time to secure a 2-2 draw for Colombia against Argentina on Tuesday...
English FA chooses first female leader in 158-year history
LONDON — The English Football Association nominated Debbie Hewitt on Tuesday to be its first female leader of soccer’s original national body created 158...
US defender Mark McKenzie targeted with online racial abuse
DENVER — United States defender Mark McKenzie was subjected to racial abuse on social media following his team's 3-2 victory over Mexico in the...
Kepa added to Spain’s ‘parallel’ squad ahead of Euro 2020
MADRID — Spain added more players to its “parallel" squad ahead of the European Championship on Tuesday, with goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga set to join...
Belarus club removed from European hockey competition
ZURICH — The only team from Belarus in the Europe-wide Champions Hockey League was removed from next season’s competition on Tuesday because of travel...
Foden revels in Gazza comparisons with bleached Euros hair
BURTON-ON-TRENT, England — Arriving at England's European Championship base with his hair bleached platinum blond, Phil Foden knew the comparisons he would be inviting...
