Tag: 2014 FIFA World Cup

Yedlin, Siebatcheu on US roster for Nations League semifinal

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CHICAGO — Defender DeAndre Yedlin and forward Jordan Siebatcheu earned spots on the 23-man U.S. roster for the CONCACAF National League semifinal against Honduras...

Former Real Madrid, Juventus midfielder Sami Khedira retires

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BERLIN — Former Germany midfielder Sami Khedira is retiring from soccer at the end of the season after another injury-hit year. ...

ESPN to have most Euro matches called from Bristol studio

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NEW YORK — Jon Champion has had to adjust to broadcasting soccer off a television screen during the pandemic. ...

Bayern nearing 2nd league title under departing Hansi Flick

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DÜSSELDORF, Germany — With Bayern Munich on the verge of winning yet another German league title, the problems are just beginning. ...

Rio governor vetoes renaming Maracanã stadium after Pelé

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SAO PAULO — The historic Maracanã stadium in Rio de Janeiro will not be renamed after Pelé. ...

Germany midfielder Toni Kroos criticizes World Cup in Qatar

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BERLIN — Germany midfielder Toni Kroos said it was “wrong” that Qatar was awarded next year's World Cup and added that it could be...

Thierry Henry to quit social media, says racism unchecked

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LONDON — Thierry Henry is quitting social media to protest online racial abuse and bullying that he said goes unregulated. ...

Yilmaz nets hat trick as Turkey beat Netherlands 4-2

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ISTANBUL — Veteran striker Burak Yilmaz scored a hat trick as Turkey stunned the Netherlands 4-2 on Wednesday in the opening game of European...

Europe starts World Cup qualifying amid pause for pandemic

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GENEVA — The 55 national soccer teams in Europe will start World Cup qualifying this week for the 2022 tournament in Qatar even as...

Germany coach Joachim Löw says time is right to step aside

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BERLIN — Given time during the coronavirus pandemic to reflect, Germany coach Joachim Löw decided to step aside earlier than expected. ...