Tag: Men’s soccer
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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Chelsea to face Porto in Champions League in neutral Spain
NYON, Switzerland — Chelsea and Porto will play both legs of the Champions League quarterfinals in neutral Spain because of travel restrictions related to...
Haaland fits the bill as Aguero’s replacement at Man City
With Sergio Aguero leaving at the end of the season, Manchester City is on the look out for a first-choice striker for the first...
