Tag: Men’s soccer
Germany’s 20-year unbeaten run in WC qualifying ends
Germany’s 20-year, 35-match unbeaten run in World Cup qualifiers was surprisingly ended by North Macedonia on Wednesday, while England and Italy secured their third...
Maguire nets after Stones’ mistake, England beats Poland 2-1
LONDON — Harry Maguire came to England's rescue after a mistake by fellow center back John Stones, scoring a late goal to clinch a...
Belgium hits 8 past Belarus, Wales beats Czech Republic
LEUVEN, Belgium — Belgium soared to an 8-0 win over Belarus to open up a three-point lead in its World Cup qualifying group on...
Spanish resorts languish while Madrid hosts Europe’s parties
MADRID — In Madrid, the real party starts at 11 p.m. after the bars close — and curfew kicks in.
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African Cup qualifier canceled over disputed COVID-19 tests
CAPE TOWN, South Africa — Benin refused to play a decisive African Cup of Nations qualifying game in Sierra Leone on Tuesday after disputing...
2 Poland players positive for virus before England qualifier
WARSAW, Poland — Two Poland players have tested positive for the coronavirus, the Polish Football Association said on Tuesday, a day before the team...
UConn soccer player facing aggravated sexual assault charge
VERNON, Conn. — A UConn men's soccer player, already facing domestic violence charges, was arrested Monday night in Elmsford, New York, and will be...
Cristiano Ronaldo’s armband up for auction in Serbia
BELGRADE, Serbia — The Portugal captain’s armband which Cristiano Ronaldo slammed into the ground after his apparent winning goal was disallowed in a World...
Rebecca Welch first woman to referee in English men’s league
LONDON — An English men's professional league game will have a female referee for the first time when Rebecca Welch takes charge of the...
UEFA won’t finalize new Champions League format until April
NYON, Switzerland — The introduction of the new Champions League format has stalled with UEFA delaying the decision until next month.
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