Tag: International soccer
France looks to forwards, Swiss aim to end knockout drought
Winning the toughest group at the European Championship wasn’t really a big surprise for the World Cup champions. Winning only one match in that...
Czechs beat Netherlands 2-0 to reach Euro 2020 quarterfinals
BUDAPEST, Hungary — Tomas Holes and Patrik Schick scored second-half goals Sunday to give the Czech Republic a 2-0 victory over 10-man Netherlands and...
Spain coach says police should look into Morata threats
COPENHAGEN — Spain coach Luis Enrique wants police to look into the death threats directed at striker Alvaro Morata and make a “robust response.”
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No anti-Ronaldo plan for Belgium vs. Portugal at Euro 2020
SEVILLE, Spain — Cristiano Ronaldo certainly attracts most of the attention, just not all of the attention.
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Dolberg scores 2, Denmark beats Wales 4-0 at Euro 2020
AMSTERDAM — Still riding a wave of emotion, Denmark won again at the European Championship.
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Subs give Italy 2-1 win over Austria, spot in Euro 2020 QFs
LONDON — With three exquisite touches of control, technique and finishing, Federico Chiesa ended 95 minutes of Italian frustration.
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Italy pushed to extra time at Euro 2020, beats Austria 2-1
LONDON — Substitutes Federico Chiesa and Matteo Pessina both scored in extra time Saturday to give Italy a 2-1 victory over Austria and a...
Croatia’s Perišić has virus, will miss next Euro 2020 game
PULA, Croatia — Croatia forward Ivan Perišić tested positive for the coronavirus on Saturday and will miss the match against Spain in the round...
Italy sets record for not conceding, then allows a goal
LONDON — After 19 hours of flawless defending, Italy broke its own world record for not conceding a goal in international soccer.
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UEFA praises VAR for rise in penalties given at Euro 2020
GENEVA — Expect referees to keep awarding lots of penalties at major soccer tournaments in the VAR era.
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