Tag: Professional soccer
Modern pentathlon field wide open for Tokyo Olympics
HIGHLIGHTS FROM RIO: First off, an explanation of the event. The modern pentathlon consists of fencing, freestyle swimming (200 meters), equestrian show jumping and...
Ederson gets start over Alisson for Brazil’s Copa QF match
RIO DE JANEIRO — Goalkeeper Ederson will start Brazil's Copa America quarterfinals match against Chile, taking the place of the once-unchallenged Alisson.
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FIFA confirms roster changes for Olympic soccer
FIFA has confirmed that Olympic soccer rosters can include 22 players, but only 18 can be available for individual matches.
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Women’s Champions League to stream free in much of world
NYON, Switzerland — European women's soccer will gain new exposure when all Women's Champions League games from the group stage are broadcast live on...
Fiorentina hires Vincenzo Italiano as coach
FLORENCE, Italy — Fiorentina named Vincenzo Italiano as its new coach on Wednesday.
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Danish minister: Qatar getting 2022 World Cup was ‘wrong’
COPENHAGEN, Denmark — Denmark’s culture minister criticized FIFA's bid process that allowed Qatar to host the 2022 World Cup, saying Wednesday it was “wrong"...
AP Source: Sancho set for $100M move to United from Dortmund
LONDON — Jadon Sancho appears finally headed to Manchester United from Borussia Dortmund after a long-running pursuit of the winger.
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Tottenham hires Nuno Espirito Santo after chaotic process
LONDON — Tottenham's chaotic search for a manager ended with the hiring of Nuno Espirito Santo on Wednesday as Jose Mourinho's successor.
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Veteran Thiago Silva eyes World Cup and Maldini-style career
RIO DE JANEIRO — Ahead of Brazil’s Copa America quarterfinal against Chile on Friday, Brazil defender Thiago Silva has one particular player on his...
Germany coach Joachim Löw’s 15-year tenure ends in regret
BERLIN — Joachim Löw’s 15-year tenure as coach of Germany’s national soccer team is over, and many think it should have ended a long...
