Tag: Professional soccer
Montreal out as 2026 World Cup site, FIFA to pick in 2022
MONTREAL — Montreal has withdrawn its bid to be a site of the 2026 World Cup, leaving Edmonton, Alberta, and Toronto as the only...
Paris Saint-Germain signs Morocco right-back Achraf Hakimi
PARIS — Paris Saint-Germain bolstered its defense by signing Morocco right-back Achraf Hakimi from Inter Milan on Tuesday.
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England looks to learn from semifinal losses at Euro 2020
LONDON — After playing in two semifinals and losing both, England captain Harry Kane knows to be wary.
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Reaching final the latest step in Italian soccer’s rebirth
LONDON — Bouncing in a huddle on the Wembley Stadium field, roared on by thousands of fans, Italy’s players savored the celebrations, soaking up...
Sounders match MLS record for unbeaten start, tying Rapids
COMMERCE CITY, Colo. — Alex Roldan scored his first MLS goal and the Seattle Sounders matched the league record for games without a loss...
Sounders match MLS record for unbeaten start at 12 games
COMMERCE CITY. Colo. — Alex Roldan scored his first MLS goal and the Seattle Sounders matched the league record for games without a loss...
Russell, Shelton score late, Sporting KC beats Galaxy 2-0
CARSON, Calif. — Johnny Russell scored in the 81st minute and Khiry Shelton added a stoppage-time goal to help Sporting Kansas City beat the...
After feeling pain as a fan, Maguire helped England revival
LONDON — Harry Maguire doesn’t need reminding just how miserable it could feel being an England fan.
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Longtime tormentor Italy stands in way of Spain at Euro 2020
LONDON — They are opponents who have long struck fear into the heart of Spanish soccer.
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Brazil great Zico celebrates Tokyo torch relay, blasts Rio’s
RIO DE JANEIRO — Brazil soccer great Zico blasted organizers of the Rio de Janeiro Olympics on Sunday after carrying the torch for the...
