Tag: Soccer
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 fans not in the mood for Copa America semifinals
RIO DE JANEIRO — Soccer fans at the fancy Piraquê club in Rio de Janeiro can’t wait to once again gather at the bar...
US women defeat Mexico 4-0 in final tune-up before Olympics
EAST HARTFORD, Conn. — Tobin Heath scored her second goal in as many games and the United States defeated Mexico 4-0 on Monday in...
England defenders keep 5 clean sheets after facing setbacks
LONDON — Five games, no goals conceded.
England’s defense at the...
Vieira hired as Crystal Palace manager for 3rd coaching role
LONDON — Former Arsenal captain Patrick Vieira was hired as Crystal Palace manager on Sunday for his third senior coaching role.
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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...
Czech Republic captain Darida retires from national team
PRAGUE, Czech Republic — A day after the Czech Republic was eliminated from the European Championship, team captain Vladimír Darida retired from international soccer.
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Toronto FC fires head coach Chris Armas
TORONTO — Toronto FC fired head coach Chris Armas on Sunday in the wake of a 7-1 loss at D.C. United, the club’s sixth...
‘Barcelona-style’ Messi driving Argentina at Copa America
BRASILIA, Brazil — Argentina is enjoying the “Barcelona version” of Lionel Messi at the Copa America ahead of his 150th appearance for the national...
DC United routs Toronto FC 7-1 to break team goal record
WASHINGTON — Kevin Paredes scored his first professional goal in the second minute, Griffin Yow and Ola Kamara each had a goal and an...
