Tag: 2022 FIFA World Cup

Committed Brazil a favorite to defend Copa America title

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SAO PAULO — Brazil’s international players were reluctant to play in the Copa America on home soil. Now that they’re committed, they're favored to...

Argentina allows last-minute draw at Colombia in qualifiers

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SAO PAULO — Miguel Borja scored in the last seconds of added time to secure a 2-2 draw for Colombia against Argentina on Tuesday...

Interim Brazil soccer boss says he won’t fire coach Tite

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SAO PAULO — The interim president of the Brazilian soccer confederation said Monday that he will not fire national team coach Tite even though...

Copa America drama eclipses World Cup qualifiers

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SAO PAULO — South American World Cup qualifiers involving bitter rivals Colombia and Argentina, and Paraguay hosting Brazil, are being overshadowed by a possible...

Brazil players debate whether or not to play Copa America

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SAO PAULO — Brazil’s star players have debated whether or not they should play in the Copa America on home soil but don’t plan...

Brazil players debate whether or not to play Copa America

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SAO PAULO — Brazil’s star players have debated whether or not they should play in the Copa America on home soil but don’t plan...

EURO 2020: Slovakia again pins its hopes on Marek Hamšík

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After reaching the last 16 at the European Championship five years ago, Slovakia's hopes for success at this year's tournament will be pinned on...

Asian World Cup qualifiers to be moved from China to UAE

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KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — China’s COVID-19 travel restrictions have forced World Cup qualifying matches scheduled for the eastern city of Suzhou to be relocated...

EURO 2020: Czechs on the rise after disastrous Euro 2016

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PRAGUE — With the memory of last time's early exit far behind, the Czech Republic is bringing a rebuilt team to this year's European...

Absent Ramos still attracting attention ahead of Euro 2020

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MADRID — For the first time in 15 years, Spain finds itself preparing for a major tournament without Sergio Ramos. ...