Tag: International soccer
Serbian soccer association president Slavisa Kokeza resigns
BELGRADE, Serbia — The president of the Serbian soccer association resigned Monday after being linked to a fan group accused of murder, kidnapping and...
Media: Xabi Alonso to take over at Borussia Mönchengladbach
MÖNCHENGLADBACH, Germany — German media reports say former Spain midfielder Xabi Alonso will take over as coach at Borussia Mönchengladbach next season.
...
Europe starts World Cup qualifying amid pause for pandemic
GENEVA — The 55 national soccer teams in Europe will start World Cup qualifying this week for the 2022 tournament in Qatar even as...
Durable Ibrahimovic targets playing at 2022 World Cup, at 41
STOCKHOLM, Sweden — Zlatan Ibrahimovic has unfinished business at the World Cup.
...
Albania coach wants fans at the stadium for England match
TIRANA, Albania — Albania’s national team soccer coach on Sunday called on the government to let a limited number of spectators to attend its...
German trip exemption allows Bellingham to play for England
LONDON — Borussia Dortmund teenager Jude Bellingham has been cleared to join up with the England squad for the start of World Cup qualifying....
Rangers player alleges ‘vile racist abuse’ by Czech opponent
Rangers midfielder Glen Kamara has accused a Slavia Prague opponent of “deliberate and premeditated” racial abuse, dismissing defender Ondřej Kúdela's denial as an “utter...
Albania: Spectators banned from WC qualifier with England
TIRANA, Albania — Albania soccer officials say their request for a limited number of spectators at the World Cup qualifier with England this month...
Revenue on track, reserves down in FIFA virus-era accounts
GENEVA — FIFA expects to hit its four-year revenue target of $6.44 billion up to the 2022 World Cup in Qatar despite the coronavirus...
FIFA to open up voting for future Women’s World Cup hosts
ZURICH — FIFA wants more than 200 member federations to pick who hosts the 2027 Women’s World Cup, taking the decision from its ruling...
