Belgium takes on Italy for spot in Euro 2020 semifinals
Belgium’s leading scorer at the European Championship is no stranger to Italy’s veteran defenders.
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Barcelona’s finances holding up new Messi contract
BARCELONA, Spain — Barcelona’s poor finances have become the stumbling block to getting Lionel Messi to sign another contract, according to club president Joan...
Italy to enforce 5-day quarantine for England soccer fans
ROME — Italy warned England soccer fans on Thursday they shouldn’t count on being allowed into the Stadio Olimpico for the European Championship quarterfinal...
Sancho joining Man United from Dortmund for $100 million
MANCHESTER, England — Jadon Sancho is joining Manchester United from Borussia Dortmund for 85 million euros ($100 million), the clubs confirmed on Thursday.
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Modern pentathlon field wide open for Tokyo Olympics
HIGHLIGHTS FROM RIO: First off, an explanation of the event. The modern pentathlon consists of fencing, freestyle swimming (200 meters), equestrian show jumping and...
AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
July 6
1887 — Lottie Dod of Britain, 15, becomes the...
Ederson gets start over Alisson for Brazil’s Copa QF match
RIO DE JANEIRO — Goalkeeper Ederson will start Brazil's Copa America quarterfinals match against Chile, taking the place of the once-unchallenged Alisson.
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FIFA confirms roster changes for Olympic soccer
FIFA has confirmed that Olympic soccer rosters can include 22 players, but only 18 can be available for individual matches.
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Forward Ayo Akinola switches to Canada from United States
OTTAWA, Ontario — Forward Ayo Akinola has switched his affiliation from the United States to Canada and could debut for his new nation in...
Germany coach Joachim Löw’s 15-year tenure ends in regret
BERLIN — Joachim Löw’s 15-year tenure as coach of Germany’s national soccer team is over, and many think it should have ended a long...