Tag: FIFA World Cup
Mancini calls up 38 players for Italy’s World Cup qualifiers
FLORENCE, Italy — Atalanta defender Rafael Toloi and Spezia midfielder Matteo Ricci were called up by Italy for the first time on Friday in...
Stung by failures, US starts Olympic men’s soccer qualifying
Stung by failures to qualify for the 2012 and 2016 Olympics and the 2018 World Cup, the U.S. men start the delayed path toward...
World Cup winner De Rossi joins Italy’s coaching staff
ROME — World Cup winner Daniele De Rossi will begin his coaching career this weekend after joining the staff of Italy coach Roberto Mancini...
Lingard recalled by England after nearly 2 years away
LONDON — Jesse Lingard was recalled to the England squad on Thursday after an absence of nearly two years, a reward for the attacking...
Dembele recalled by France after more than 2 years away
PARIS — Barcelona winger Ousmane Dembele was recalled to the France squad on Thursday after an absence of more than two years.
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Belgium coach: Hazard to avoid surgery, hopeful for Euros
BRUSSELS — Playmaker Eden Hazard won't undergo further surgery on his damaged right ankle, raising hopes in the Belgium squad that the Real Madrid...
Pedri makes it to Spain’s senior national team for 1st time
MADRID — Young Barcelona playmaker Pedri was called up for Spain's senior national team for the first time on Monday.
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Pandemic restrictions limit 4 Czechs to 1 of 3 qualifiers
PRAGUE — Four Czech Republic players from Germany’s Bundesliga are available to play only one of the opening three qualifiers this month for the...
Ibrahimovic comes out of international retirement for Sweden
STOCKHOLM, Sweden — Zlatan Ibrahimovic has come out of international retirement at the age of 39 and is set to play for Sweden for...
Dutch FA: 5,000 fans to be allowed at World Cup qualifier
AMSTERDAM — Up to 5,000 fans will be allowed to attend the Netherlands' World Cup qualifier against Lithuania this month in a test to...
