Tag: International soccer
Lucas Paquetá becomes key player for Brazil at Copa America
RIO DE JANEIRO — When Lucas Paquetá left the pitch in pain at the end of Brazil's 1-0 win over Peru at a Copa...
Montreal out as 2026 World Cup site, FIFA to pick in 2022
MONTREAL — Montreal has withdrawn its bid to be a site of the 2026 World Cup, leaving Edmonton, Alberta, and Toronto as the only...
Paris Saint-Germain signs Morocco right-back Achraf Hakimi
PARIS — Paris Saint-Germain bolstered its defense by signing Morocco right-back Achraf Hakimi from Inter Milan on Tuesday.
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England looks to learn from semifinal losses at Euro 2020
LONDON — After playing in two semifinals and losing both, England captain Harry Kane knows to be wary.
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Reaching final the latest step in Italian soccer’s rebirth
LONDON — Bouncing in a huddle on the Wembley Stadium field, roared on by thousands of fans, Italy’s players savored the celebrations, soaking up...
Spain, Italy take unbeaten runs into Euro 2020 semifinals
LONDON — Luis Enrique thought for a couple of seconds, looked straight back at the questioner, and gave the curtest of replies.
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Italy defender Spinazzola undergoes successful surgery
TURKU, Finland — Italy defender Leonardo Spinazzola had surgery on his Achilles tendon on Monday in Finland.
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After feeling pain as a fan, Maguire helped England revival
LONDON — Harry Maguire doesn’t need reminding just how miserable it could feel being an England fan.
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Longtime tormentor Italy stands in way of Spain at Euro 2020
LONDON — They are opponents who have long struck fear into the heart of Spanish soccer.
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Brazil fans not in the mood for Copa America semifinals
RIO DE JANEIRO — Soccer fans at the fancy Piraquê club in Rio de Janeiro can’t wait to once again gather at the bar...
