Tag: Soccer
UEFA praises VAR for rise in penalties given at Euro 2020
GENEVA — Expect referees to keep awarding lots of penalties at major soccer tournaments in the VAR era.
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Long flights frustrate some teams at sprawling Euro 2020
A sprawling European Championship like no other is racking up air miles like never before.
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France names Thauvin, Gignac to Olympic squad
PARIS — France named World Cup winner Florian Thauvin and veteran striker André-Pierre Gignac to its Olympic soccer team on Friday.
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De Bruyne in ‘perfect condition’ for game against Portugal
SEVILLE, Spain — Kevin De Bruyne is back, and Belgium coach Roberto Martinez expects him to be at his best this weekend.
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Belgium forward Lukaku says he draws motivation like Jordan
SEVILLE, Spain — Romelu Lukaku was watching the documentary “The Last Dance” when he realized he had something in common with basketball great Michael...
3 teams vying for 2 spots in Copa America quarterfinals
BUENOS AIRES — Peru, Ecuador and Venezuela are in the fight for the last two spots in the Copa America quarterfinals. The prize is...
England wants Gareth Southgate to stay as coach beyond 2022
BURTON-ON-TRENT, England — Regardless of how England’s European Championship campaign ends, or even the team’s showing at next year’s World Cup, Gareth Southgate will...
Copa America COVID-19 cases rise to 166, spread slows
RIO DE JANEIRO — There were 166 known COVID-19 cases at the Copa America in Brazil, CONMEBOL said on Friday.
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Sky rout Liberty 91-68 for franchise-record 7th straight win
NEW YORK — Kahleah Copper and Diamond DeShields each scored 18 points and the Chicago Fire beat the New York Liberty 91-68 on Thursday...
Sallói, Sporting KC dominate Rapids in 3-1 victory
KANSAS CITY, Kan. — Dániel Sallói scored twice, Felipe Hernandez added a goal and Sporting Kansas City never trailed in a 3-1 victory over...
