Tag: Eastern Europe
Ronaldo scores 2 to reach 109 goals, Portugal advances
BUDAPEST, Hungary — Cristiano Ronaldo scored two penalties to tie the overall men’s scoring record with 109 goals and Portugal advanced to the round...
Ronaldo scores 2 more at Euro 2020, Portugal advances
BUDAPEST, Hungary — Cristiano Ronaldo scored two penalties to tie the overall men’s scoring record with 109 goals and Portugal advanced to the round...
AP Interview: Belarus regime ‘frightened,’ says opponent
BRUSSELS — When authorities in Belarus diverted a Ryanair passenger jet to Minsk last month to arrest a dissident journalist who was aboard, their...
Blinken brings Biden Europe charm offensive to Germany
BERLIN — U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in Germany as the Biden administration presses ahead with a diplomatic charm offensive designed to...
EU chief vows action, says ‘shame’ on Hungary for LGBT law
BRUSSELS — The European Union’s chief executive vowed Wednesday to take any action necessary to thwart a new law in Hungary that would ban...
Spain set to bring in Busquets to avoid Euro 2020 debacle
SEVILLE, Spain — Spain may summon its most experienced player for its most important match at the European Championship.
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Lewandowski looks to find a way past Sweden at Euro 2020
ST. PETERSBURG, Russia — Robert Lewandowski is facing another early exit from a major international soccer tournament.
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France’s showdown against Portugal at Euro 2020 lacks punch
BUDAPEST, Hungary — France advanced without kicking a ball, and Portugal can move on as well even with a loss on Wednesday.
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‘Euphoria’ for Denmark after difficult start at Euro 2020
COPENHAGEN — Kasper Schmeichel described his feelings after Denmark’s win over Russia at the European Championship with one word.
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Germany hosts Hungary as sports, politics mix at Euro 2020
MUNICH — Both Germany and Hungary are trying avoid early elimination from the European Championship.
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