Tag: 2018 FIFA World Cup
MLS players gear up for busy summer of international duty
Major League Soccer clubs are about to head into an extended international break ahead of a busy season for national teams.
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EURO 2020: Fans back in stadiums but not in same numbers
PARIS — With coronavirus restrictions easing to allow fans back into stadiums, there will be some atmosphere at last in the 11 host cities...
Saudis put World Cup every 2 years back on FIFA’s agenda
GENEVA — Playing the World Cup every two years instead of four is back on soccer’s agenda.
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Granqvist picked by Sweden for Euro 2020 despite injuries
STOCKHOLM — Andreas Granqvist was selected in Sweden's squad for the European Championship on Tuesday despite only playing a full match once in the...
Red Bulls acquire Frankie Amaya from Cincinnati
HARRISON, N.J. — The New York Red Bulls acquired midfielder Frankie Amaya from Cincinnati on Tuesday and signed him to a new contract.
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MLS concludes Beckham’s Miami broke league budget rules
NEW YORK — David Beckham's Inter Miami was found by Major League Soccer to have violated league budget rules with its signing of French...
Löw limps closer to exit after Germany’s latest painful loss
DÜSSELDORF, Germany — Joachim Löw's explanations of what went wrong in the German national team’s latest humiliating loss have become a familiar ritual.
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Talking Points: Sizing up the top teams ahead of Euro 2020
A look at the issues facing the major European nations after the first round of World Cup qualifiers and looking ahead to the European...
Italy beats Lithuania 2-0 to extend perfect qualifying run
VILNIUS, Lithuania — Roberto Mancini’s halftime changes made an immediate impact as Italy won 2-0 in Lithuania to take control of Group C with...
Slovenia’s World Cup bid dented in 1-0 loss to Cyprus
NICOSIA, Cyprus — Slovenia's hopes of qualifying for the World Cup are fading fast after a surprise 1-0 loss to Cyprus on Tuesday.
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