Tag: Professional soccer
Police officer guilty of manslaughter in soccer star’s death
LONDON — A British police officer was convicted Wednesday of manslaughter in the death of Dalian Atkinson, a former professional soccer player who died...
‘No zero risk’: UK decision to increase Wembley fans debated
LONDON — The British government faced accusations of mixed messaging Wednesday that could threaten its plan to fully lift lockdown restrictions in England next...
Hungary fans bemused by rainbow-flag reception in Munich
MUNICH — Rainbow flags outnumbered German flags when soccer fans arrived for a European Championship game in Munich on Wednesday.
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Christine Sinclair leads Canadian team for the Olympics
Christine Sinclair, who holds the all-time record for international goals among both men and women, leads Canada's roster for the Olympics.
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Christine Sinclair leads Canadian team for the Olympics
Christine Sinclair, who holds the all-time record for international goals among both men and women, leads Canada's roster for the Olympics.
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Dike, Michel each score 2 goals in Orlando City’s 5-0 win
ORLANDO, Fla. — Daryl Dike and Benji Michel each scored two goals, and Nani had a goal and two assists as Orlando City beat...
Hungary’s PM uses soccer to push vision of right-wing Europe
BUDAPEST, Hungary — Populist Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has long used soccer to advance his right-wing politics, and now widespread international criticism of...
France’s showdown against Portugal at Euro 2020 lacks punch
BUDAPEST, Hungary — France advanced without kicking a ball, and Portugal can move on as well even with a loss on Wednesday.
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Germany hosts Hungary as sports, politics mix at Euro 2020
MUNICH — Both Germany and Hungary are trying avoid early elimination from the European Championship.
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Hungary’s foreign minister defends law limiting LGBT rights
BUDAPEST, Hungary — Hungary's foreign minister alleged Tuesday that a disinformation campaign was being used to rally international criticism of a recent law passed...
