Tag: Professional soccer
Real Betis rallies to defeat Alavés 3-2 in Spanish league
MADRID — Real Betis rallied from two goals down to defeat Alavés 3-2 in the Spanish league on Monday, staying in the fight for...
Barça has deficit to overcome to recover in Champions League
The Champions League talking points ahead of the first set of second-leg matches in the round of 16 on Tuesday and Wednesday:
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African soccer leader’s ban cut, but ruled out of election
LAUSANNE, Switzerland — The president of the African soccer confederation had his FIFA ban cut to two years on appeal Monday but he will...
Klinsmann wishes Hertha well, sees big future for US soccer
BERLIN — Former United States coach Jürgen Klinsmann is enjoying the tranquility of Californian life after his brief but tumultuous time in charge of...
Chelsea consolidates 4th place by beating Everton 2-0 in EPL
LONDON — Jorginho’s penalty and Ben Godfrey's own goal gave Chelsea a 2-0 English Premier League win over Everton, extending new manager Thomas Tuchel's...
Jonathan Klinsmann hurt, dropped from Olympic qualifying
CHICAGO — LA Galaxy goalkeeper Jonathan Klinsmann was dropped from the U.S. training camp roster for Olympic qualifying after suffering a concussion during practice.
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Top 4-chasing West Ham beats Leeds 2-0 in EPL
LONDON — Goals from Jesse Lingard and Craig Dawson kept West Ham in the hunt for a top-four English Premier League finish by beating...
West Brom slips closer to relegation with draw vs Newcastle
WEST BROMWICH, England — West Bromwich slipped further toward regelation from the Premier League after a dull 0-0 draw with relegation rival Newcastle on...
Bale, Kane both score twice as Tottenham beats Palace 4-1
LONDON — Gareth Bale and Harry Kane both scored twice to help Tottenham make it three Premier League wins in a row and boost...
FIFA brokers deal to decide next African soccer president
CAPE TOWN, South Africa — FIFA president Gianni Infantino brokered a deal to give politically connected South African billionaire Patrice Motsepe a clear run...
