Tag: Men’s soccer
Schick scores, Czechs draw 1-1 with Croatia at Euro 2020
GLASGOW, Scotland — With blood still dripping from his nose, Czech Republic forward Patrik Schick stepped up to the penalty spot and scored his...
De Bruyne, Hazard to start against Finland at Euro 2020
TUBIZE, Belgium — Eden Hazard and Kevin De Bruyne will make their first starts at the European Championship in Belgium’s final group match against...
Eriksen to be fitted with implanted heart monitoring device
COPENHAGEN — Christian Eriksen will be fitted with an implantable device to monitor his heart rhythm, the Danish soccer federation said Thursday.
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Revived Ramsey key to Wales’ success at Euro 2020
BAKU, Azerbaijan — When he chested down a pass from Gareth Bale and knocked the ball into the net against Turkey, one thing was...
England’s Rashford hoping to start vs. Scotland at Euro 2020
LONDON — When the European Championship was put on hold last year, Marcus Rashford spent his time lobbying the British government on child poverty...
Croatia looks to fire up attack, stifle Schick at Euro 2020
GLASGOW, Scotland — Croatia's chances of advancing in the European Championship hinge on two things — firing up a struggling front line and containing...
Buffon extends career in return to Parma, his first club
PARMA, Italy — Former Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon rejoined second-division Parma on Thursday more than a quarter century after beginning his legendary career with...
Slovakia’s Vavro tests positive for coronavirus at Euro 2020
ST. PETERSBURG, Russia — Slovakia defender Denis Vavro and a member of the team’s coaching staff have tested positive for the coronavirus ahead of...
UEFA asks Euro 2020 teams to stop removing sponsor bottles
GENEVA — Reacting to a bottle-snatching trend at the European Championship started by Cristiano Ronaldo, players on the 24 teams have been asked to...
Brazil names veteran Dani Alves to Olympic soccer team
RIO DE JANEIRO — Defending champion Brazil named 38-year-old defender Dani Alves to its Olympic soccer team on Thursday.
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