Tag: Professional soccer
Le Graet re-elected as French Football Federation president
PARIS — French Football Federation president Noel Le Graet was re-elected on Saturday despite opposition from anti-racism activists who describe him as out of...
Lewandowski gets 32nd Bundesliga goal, Bayern beats Bremen
BERLIN — Robert Lewandowski scored again Saturday as Bayern Munich extended its Bundesliga lead with a 3-1 win at Werder Bremen.
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Benzema brace leads Madrid fightback in 2-1 win over Elche
BARCELONA, Spain — Karim Benzema scored two late goals to secure a 2-1 comeback win over Elche which moved Real Madrid to second place...
Lyon could face French rival PSG in Women’s Champions League
NYON, Switzerland — Five-time defending champion Lyon will play either French rival Paris Saint-Germain or Sparta Prague in the quarterfinals of the Women’s Champions...
Ramos returns for Real Madrid amid doubts about his future
BARCELONA, Spain — First it was Lionel Messi, and now it’s Sergio Ramos with his future in question.
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Tuchel says Pulisic ‘in my plans’ despite limited minutes
LONDON — Chelsea forward Christian Pulisic has yet to start an English Premier League match under Thomas Tuchel, but the manager stressed on Friday...
Sacramento’s MLS hopes rest with finding new lead investor
Todd Dunivant and the rest of the Sacramento Republic FC staff arrived at work on Feb. 26 believing it was a standard Friday: prepare...
Gladbach crisis continues in 3-1 Bundesliga loss at Augsburg
BERLIN — Borussia Mönchengladbach captain Lars Stindl missed a penalty and the team’s losing streak stretched to six games across all competitions at Augsburg...
Atalanta and Lazio warm up for CL with wins in Serie A
ROME — Atalanta and Lazio warmed up for Champions League games with victories in Serie A on Friday.
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Atlanta’s Martinez eager to shine again after knee injury
ATLANTA — Josef Martinez floated easily between Spanish and English, displaying the deftness he once showed with a soccer ball at his feet.
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