Tag: FIFA World Cup
Pandemic blamed for lack of VAR after Ronaldo’s complaints
Cristiano Ronaldo's tears and rage over the absence of VAR had already hastened the introduction of the technology in one competition.
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Denmark becomes latest team to focus attention on Qatar
HERNING, Denmark — Denmark became the latest European soccer team Sunday using World Cup qualifying games to direct attention to workers’ rights in Qatar,...
Kane back scoring for England in 2-0 win over Albania
TIRANA, Albania — Harry Kane scored his first England goal in 16 months before setting up another for Mason Mount in a 2-0 win...
Dzyuba nears Russia scoring record in 2-1 win over Slovenia
SOCHI, Russia — Artem Dzyuba scored both of Russia's goals in a 2-1 win over Slovenia to close in on the Russia scoring record.
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Dutch players make rights statement ahead of Latvia match
AMSTERDAM — The Netherlands national team wore T-shirts on Saturday emblazoned with the words “Football supports change,” in an apparent statement about human rights...
Netherlands beats Latvia 2-0; Turkey downs Norway 3-0
AMSTERDAM — The Netherlands got its World Cup qualification back on track Saturday by beating Latvia 2-0, while Turkey continued its strong start in...
Belarus rallies to beat Estonia 4-2 in WCup qualifying
BRUSSELS — Belarus twice came from behind to kick off its World Cup qualification campaign with a 4-2 win over 10-man Estonia on Saturday.
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US veterans prepping youth for tough World Cup qualifiers
Tim Ream knows the friendlies are ending and American veterans must prepare the new generation for the harsh environment of World Cup qualifying.
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Portugal held 2-2 at Serbia, Luxembourg stuns Ireland 1-0
BELGRADE, Serbia — Serbia successfully fought back to erase a brace of goals by Diogo Jota and draw 2-2 with Portugal in European qualifying...
US plays Honduras for berth in men’s Olympic soccer in Japan
The trendline is clear: The United States failed to qualify for the men’s Olympic soccer tournament in 2012 and 2016, then ended a streak...
