Tag: Men’s soccer
Boniperti, part of ‘Magical Trio’ at Juventus, dies at 92
TURIN, Italy — Giampiero Boniperti, who was part of Juventus' famed ‘Magical Trio’ attack with John Charles and Omar Sivori, has died. He was...
Tottenham repays COVID loan, frees up funds for signings
LONDON — Tottenham announced Friday it had paid back the 175 million pounds ($243 million) it borrowed from the Bank of England as part...
Italy to require 5-day quarantines for travelers from UK
ROME — Starting Monday, Italy is requiring people who arrive from Britain to do five days of quarantine as well as take a COVID-19...
AC Milan signs defender Tomori from Chelsea after loan spell
MILAN — AC Milan has exercised its option to sign Fikayo Tomori from Chelsea after the defender's loan spell with the Italian club in...
Sweden beats Slovakia 1-0, closes in on last 16 at Euro 2020
ST. PETERSBURG, Russia — It always felt like a set piece would settle a tough-to-watch European Championship match between Sweden and Slovakia, and Emil...
Altidore, Guzan on early US roster for CONCACAF Gold Cup
MIAMI — Forward Jozy Altidore and goalkeeper Brad Guzan are on a preliminary 59-man United States roster for next month’s CONCACAF Gold Cup, the...
Marta and Formiga will lead Brazil in Olympic women’s soccer
RIO DE JANEIRO — Marta and Formiga will lead Brazil's women's soccer team at the Tokyo Olympics in what is expected to be their...
Eriksen released from hospital after ‘successful’ operation
COPENHAGEN — Christian Eriksen was discharged from the hospital on Friday, nearly a week after collapsing on the field during a European Championship match.
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Long road finally leads back home for expansion Austin FC
AUSTIN, Texas — The long and winding road in the MLS is finally leading Austin FC back home.
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FIFA punishes Mexico yet again for anti-gay chant by fans
ZURICH — Mexico’s soccer team will play two home games in empty stadiums as part of a FIFA punishment on Friday for fans chanting...