Tag: FIFA World Cup
Pessina is 8th player to contract COVID-19 after Italy duty
BERGAMO, Italy — Atalanta midfielder Matteo Pessina has become the eighth Italy player to test positive for the coronavirus since returning from international duty.
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Injured Man Utd striker Martial could miss rest of season
MANCHESTER, England — Manchester United striker Anthony Martial could miss the rest of the season because of a left knee injury, manager Ole Gunnar...
Leicester defender Caglar Soyuncu in Turkey with coronavirus
LEICESTER, England — Leicester defender Caglar Soyuncu contracted the coronavirus while away playing for Turkey and he remains in his home country.
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Armband Ronaldo threw away sold at auction for $75,000
BELGRADE, Serbia — The captain’s armband that Cristiano Ronaldo angrily threw to the ground during Portugal’s World Cup qualifier in Belgrade last week has...
Löw limps closer to exit after Germany’s latest painful loss
DÜSSELDORF, Germany — Joachim Löw's explanations of what went wrong in the German national team’s latest humiliating loss have become a familiar ritual.
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Lewandowski injury gives Leipzig a shot at beating Bayern
DÜSSELDORF, Germany — Leipzig is pinning its slender Bundesliga title hopes on a win over Bayern Munich, and an injury to Robert Lewandowski has...
Talking Points: Sizing up the top teams ahead of Euro 2020
A look at the issues facing the major European nations after the first round of World Cup qualifiers and looking ahead to the European...
Atlético’s faltering title bid faces tough test at Sevilla
BARCELONA, Spain — Atlético Madrid has 10 games left this season to protect what remains of its once commanding lead in the Spanish league.
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Ramos injured before Madrid faces Liverpool and Barcelona
MADRID — Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos injured his left leg while playing for Spain and said Thursday he will miss upcoming matches against...
Blind out for season with injury, hopes to play at Euro 2020
AMSTERDAM, Netherlands — Netherlands defender Daley Blind expects to miss the remainder of the club season because of an ankle injury but said Thursday...
