Tag: Professional soccer
Englishman scores in Chile’s Copa America win over Bolivia
SAO PAULO — On a day many football fans expected Harry Kane to shine at the European Championship, it was an Englishman playing for...
Emotional Neymar counts down to Pelé’s record for Brazil
SAO PAULO — Neymar might not win three World Cups in his career like Pelé did, but he is closing in as top goal...
UEFA still in talks about foreign fans for Euro 2020 final
LONDON — UEFA is in talks with the British government about allowing foreign soccer fans to fly into London for games in the latter...
Germany looking for efficiency against Portugal at Euro 2020
MUNICH — Portugal has the European Championship’s all-time leading scorer in Cristiano Ronaldo. Germany has a team full of players who have never even...
Boniperti, part of ‘Magical Trio’ at Juventus, dies at 92
TURIN, Italy — Giampiero Boniperti, who was part of Juventus' famed ‘Magical Trio’ attack with John Charles and Omar Sivori, has died. He was...
Tottenham repays COVID loan, frees up funds for signings
LONDON — Tottenham announced Friday it had paid back the 175 million pounds ($243 million) it borrowed from the Bank of England as part...
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...
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...
