Tag: Men’s soccer
Atlético signs Argentina midfielder De Paul from Udinese
MADRID — Spanish league champion Atlético Madrid signed Argentina midfielder Rodrigo de Paul from Udinese on Monday.
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Greece: Friendly with Galatasaray canceled over testing spat
ATHENS, Greece — Greek authorities late Monday said players and coaches from Turkish club Galatasaray were denied entry into the country after refusing to...
Another Gianluigi makes Italy’s key saves in Euro 2020 final
LONDON — From Gigi to Gigio, Italy still has a safe pair of hands in goal.
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Southgate’s penalty plan backfires in England painful final
LONDON — It all ended in a familiar consoling embrace for Gareth Southgate. Wrapping his arms around Bukayo Saka, the England coach felt the...
Racist abuse targets 3 English players who missed penalties
LONDON — Three Black players who missed penalty kicks for England in the decisive European Championship shootout against Italy on Sunday night were subjected...
Vines lifts US over Haiti 1-0 in CONCACAF Gold Cup opener
KANSAS CITY, Kan. — Sam Vines scored his first international goal on a header in the eighth minute, and a U.S. team mostly of...
UK leader condemns racism directed at England players
LONDON — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Monday condemned the racist abuse directed at three Black England players who missed their penalties in...
Euro 2020 in review: The best, worst and downright strange
LONDON — A review of the best, worst and downright strange at this year's European Championship:
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Italy erupts as Europe’s soccer champions come home to Rome
ROME — Europe's soccer champions returned home at dawn Monday to the ecstatic cheers of Italians who spent the better part of the night...
Di Maria recovers from finals drama with Copa America title
BUENOS AIRES — Ángel Di María once admitted that he sought out a psychologist to help him deal with the trauma of his performance...