Tag: Soccer
From Serie B to Euro 2020, Italy players shaped by Zeman
ROME — A 74-year-old chain-smoking Czech coach might have made just as much of an impact on this Italy squad as Roberto Mancini has.
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Onaiwu hat trick extends Japan perfect record in 2022 qualis
SEOUL, South Korea — A hat trick in six minutes by Ado Onaiwu highlighted Japan's 5-1 victory over Kyrgyzstan in Asian qualifying for the...
Mings hopes taking a knee informs critics like UK minister
BURTON-ON-TRENT, England — Taking a knee has now pitted a British government official against the England team in their campaign against racial injustice.
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Ronaldo scores 2, Portugal beats Hungary 3-0 at Euro 2020
BUDAPEST, Hungary — Cristiano Ronaldo set the record for most goals at the European Championship with two of them Tuesday in Portugal’s 3-0 victory...
Jamie Vardy buys stake in US soccer team Rochester Rhinos
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Leicester striker Jamie Vardy became co-owner of the Rochester Rhinos on Tuesday, buying a minority stake in the western New York...
Greenpeace protestor parachutes into stadium at Euro 2020
MUNICH — A Greenpeace protestor parachuted into the stadium before France’s game against Germany at the European Championship on Tuesday.
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Own-goal gives France 1-0 win over Germany at Euro 2020
MUNICH — Mats Hummels scored an own-goal and France beat Germany 1-0 Tuesday at the European Championship.
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Record-setting Ronaldo scores 2, Portugal beats Hungary 3-0
BUDAPEST, Hungary — Cristiano Ronaldo set the record for most career goals at the European Championship on Tuesday.
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Spanish referee picked to officiate Copa América match
CUIABA, Brazil — A Spanish refereeing crew was selected Tuesday to officiate a Copa America game as part of an agreement between UEFA and...
Brazil: 41 COVID-19 cases connected to Copa America event
SAO PAULO — Brazil's health ministry has documented 41 cases of COVID-19 related to the Copa America, including 31 players or staffers and 10...
