Tag: Men’s soccer
UEFA praises VAR for rise in penalties given at Euro 2020
GENEVA — Expect referees to keep awarding lots of penalties at major soccer tournaments in the VAR era.
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Long flights frustrate some teams at sprawling Euro 2020
A sprawling European Championship like no other is racking up air miles like never before.
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France names Thauvin, Gignac to Olympic squad
PARIS — France named World Cup winner Florian Thauvin and veteran striker André-Pierre Gignac to its Olympic soccer team on Friday.
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De Bruyne in ‘perfect condition’ for game against Portugal
SEVILLE, Spain — Kevin De Bruyne is back, and Belgium coach Roberto Martinez expects him to be at his best this weekend.
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Belgium forward Lukaku says he draws motivation like Jordan
SEVILLE, Spain — Romelu Lukaku was watching the documentary “The Last Dance” when he realized he had something in common with basketball great Michael...
Strikers search for goals, wing backs shine at Euro 2020
LONDON — Kylian Mbappé scored the most goals in France last season, and Harry Kane did likewise in the Premier League.
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Well-drilled Sweden proving to be no pushover at Euro 2020
ST. PETERSBURG, Russia — With a few minutes remaining in Sweden’s chaotic European Championship match against Poland, Janne Andersson decided to have some fun...
After long France wait, Benzema has another chance to score
BUDAPEST, Hungary — After ending a nearly six-year wait for an international goal, Karim Benzema could score again as soon as Monday.
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Revolution beat Red Bulls 3-2 for 5th straight win
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Tajon Buchanan and DeJuan Jones scored six minutes apart in the first half, Carles Gil had three assists and the New...
Spain to allow fans back into stadiums next season
MADRID — Spain will be closer to normal when it comes to allowing fans into stadiums next season, the government said Thursday.
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