Tag: International soccer
AP Interview: Serie A trying to get it right on anti-racism
ROME — A botched anti-racism campaign launch involving a painting of apes. Consistent failures to punish clubs whose fans direct monkey chants at black...
Thierry Henry to quit social media, says racism unchecked
LONDON — Thierry Henry is quitting social media to protest online racial abuse and bullying that he said goes unregulated.
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Barrier falls: Woman officiates men’s qualifier in Americas
Kathryn Nesbitt ran the sidelines, waving a flag, blending in for all the right reasons.
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Spain held by Greece; Ibrahimovic returns with Sweden
MADRID — Spain was held to a 1-1 draw by Greece in its opening World Cup qualifier on Thursday.
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Germany starts WCup bid with win, support for human rights
DUISBURG, Germany — Germany coach Joachim Löw won't be at the World Cup in 2022, but his team took a step toward qualifying with...
Denmark happy to hear noisy booing fans in 2-0 win at Israel
TEL AVIV, Israel — Being booed by the home fans made Denmark forward Martin Braithwaite a happy man in Israel on Thursday.
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England opens World Cup qualifying by beating San Marino 5-0
LONDON — England began its path to the 2022 World Cup with the easiest of wins against the planet’s lowest-ranked national team in an...
Germany, Italy, England start WC qualifying with wins
European giants Germany, Italy and England all got off to a winning start in World Cup qualifying, while Zlatan Ibrahimović marked his return to...
Ibrahimovic makes his mark in winning return for Sweden
Zlatan Ibrahimovic's first contribution came after barely five seconds, when he gave away a foul by clambering all over Georgia's captain in an aerial...
Mexico beats US 1-0 in men’ Olympic soccer qualifying
Uriel Antuna scored following a sloppy giveaway by Sebastian Soto in the 45th minute, and Mexico beat the United States 1-0 at Guadalajara on...
