Tag: Men’s soccer
Lorient forward Wissa attacked at home, taken to hospital
LORIENT, France — Lorient forward Yoane Wissa was hospitalized after being attacked at his home on Thursday night, the French first-division club said Friday.
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Forward Ayo Akinola switches to Canada from United States
OTTAWA, Ontario — Forward Ayo Akinola has switched his affiliation from the United States to Canada and could debut for his new nation in...
Asian qualifying: Japan, Australia in Group B for last round
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Japan and Australia have been grouped together along with Saudi Arabia, China, Oman and Vietnam in the final round of...
Belgium takes on Italy for spot in Euro 2020 semifinals
Belgium’s leading scorer at the European Championship is no stranger to Italy’s veteran defenders.
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Barcelona’s finances holding up new Messi contract
BARCELONA, Spain — Barcelona’s poor finances have become the stumbling block to getting Lionel Messi to sign another contract, according to club president Joan...
Italy to enforce 5-day quarantine for England soccer fans
ROME — Italy warned England soccer fans on Thursday they shouldn’t count on being allowed into the Stadio Olimpico for the European Championship quarterfinal...
Sancho joining Man United from Dortmund for $100 million
MANCHESTER, England — Jadon Sancho is joining Manchester United from Borussia Dortmund for 85 million euros ($100 million), the clubs confirmed on Thursday.
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Ederson gets start over Alisson for Brazil’s Copa QF match
RIO DE JANEIRO — Goalkeeper Ederson will start Brazil's Copa America quarterfinals match against Chile, taking the place of the once-unchallenged Alisson.
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FIFA confirms roster changes for Olympic soccer
FIFA has confirmed that Olympic soccer rosters can include 22 players, but only 18 can be available for individual matches.
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Veteran Thiago Silva eyes World Cup and Maldini-style career
RIO DE JANEIRO — Ahead of Brazil’s Copa America quarterfinal against Chile on Friday, Brazil defender Thiago Silva has one particular player on his...
