Soccer

France and Germany in rare early meeting at Euro 2020

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France and Germany usually play each other in the latter stages of major soccer tournaments. ...

UEFA defends itself from claims it pressured Denmark to play

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NYON, Switzerland — UEFA defended itself Monday from claims that Denmark players were put under pressure to resume their European Championship game against Finland...

Kevin De Bruyne back at training with Belgium teammates

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BRUSSELS — Belgium midfielder Kevin De Bruyne has returned to training with his teammates, raising hopes he will be available for Thursday's game against...

Colombia says 2 members of coaching staff test positive

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SAO PAULO — Colombia said Sunday that two members of its coaching staff tested positive for COVID-19 ahead of its Copa America match against...

Fan at Euro 2020 in serious condition after fall at Wembley

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LONDON — A soccer fan was in serious condition in a London hospital after falling from the stands at Wembley Stadium during England’s 1-0...

Dumfries scores as Netherlands tops Ukraine 3-2 at Euro 2020

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AMSTERDAM — Denzel Dumfries made up for an earlier mistake by heading in an 85th-minute winning goal Sunday, giving the Netherlands a 3-2 victory...

Brazil opens Copa America with 3-0 win over Venezuela

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SAO PAULO — Brazil kicked off a Copa America tournament that has been opposed by some members of its own team with a 3-0...

Son penalty helps South Korea advance in Asian WC qualifying

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SEOUL — Son Heung-min sent a message of support to former Tottenham Hotspur teammate Christian Eriksen on Sunday after his second-half penalty gave South...

Eriksen sends ‘his greetings’ to teammates after collapse

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COPENHAGEN — Christian Eriksen remained in stable condition in a Copenhagen hospital Sunday and “sent his greetings to his teammates” as he recovers from...

Lewandowski out to improve tournament record at Euro 2020

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ST. PETERSBURG, Russia — Robert Lewandowski’s standing as one of the greatest ever strikers at club level is surely undisputed after a record-breaking season...