Tag: International soccer
Mural in soccer star’s hometown becomes anti-racism symbol
LONDON — Through the pens and pencils of children, England is fighting back against racism.
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Mewis sisters set to share field in Tokyo, hope to win gold
There was a time when Kristie Mewis realized her soccer career wasn't quite headed in the direction she hoped.
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American goalkeeper Horvath signs with Nottingham Forest
American goalkeeper Ethan Horvath agreed Tuesday to a three-year contract with Nottingham Forest of the second-tier English League Championship.
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Euro 2020 in review: The best, worst and downright strange
LONDON — A review of the best, worst and downright strange at this year's European Championship:
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Italy erupts as Europe’s soccer champions come home to Rome
ROME — Europe's soccer champions returned home at dawn Monday to the ecstatic cheers of Italians who spent the better part of the night...
Another Gianluigi makes Italy’s key saves in Euro 2020 final
LONDON — From Gigi to Gigio, Italy still has a safe pair of hands in goal.
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Southgate’s penalty plan backfires in England painful final
LONDON — It all ended in a familiar consoling embrace for Gareth Southgate. Wrapping his arms around Bukayo Saka, the England coach felt the...
Racist abuse targets 3 English players who missed penalties
LONDON — Three Black players who missed penalty kicks for England in the decisive European Championship shootout against Italy on Sunday night were subjected...
Vines lifts US over Haiti 1-0 in CONCACAF Gold Cup opener
KANSAS CITY, Kan. — Sam Vines scored his first international goal on a header in the eighth minute, and a U.S. team mostly of...
UK leader condemns racism directed at England players
LONDON — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Monday condemned the racist abuse directed at three Black England players who missed their penalties in...