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Sancho to miss England's upcoming World Cup qualifiers

England will not play Jadon Sancho in its World Cup qualifiers against Andorra and Poland after the Manchester United forward sustained what the national team described as a “minor...

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

FIFA pledges action after racist abuse of England in Hungary

FIFA says it will take “adequate actions” once it has investigated the the racial abuse that England players faced in Hungary

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

EXPLAINER: FIFA hadn't enforced racism ban on Hungary fans

England players being targeted with racist chants by Hungary fans will have been as no surprise to soccer authorities

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

England reports alleged racism after 4-0 win in Hungary

England’s players weathered a hostile atmosphere that included jeers for taking a knee, plastic cups thrown onto the field and then alleged racist chants in their 4-0 win over Hung...

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bajrami beats FIFA in court, can switch to play for Albania

Empoli midfielder Nedim Bajrami has won the right to switch national teams from Switzerland to Albania in a win over FIFA at sport’s highest court

AUGUST 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Leeds striker Bamford called up by England for first time

Leeds striker Patrick Bamford has been called up by England for the first time in the squad for a triple header of World Cup qualifiers

AUGUST 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Euro 2020 created strong reputation despite many challenges

The 2020 European Championship was delayed one year by the COVID-19 pandemic and ranks among the most difficult soccer tournaments ever organized

JULY 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Germany coach Joachim Löw's 15-year tenure ends in regret

Joachim Löw’s 15-year tenure as coach of Germany’s national soccer team is over and many think it should have ended a long time ago

JUNE 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Messi breaks Argentina's record for caps at Copa America win

Lionel Messi has become Argentina’s most capped international player on Monday at the team’s 4-1 Copa America hammering of Bolivia

JUNE 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

The Latest: Belgium beats Portugal 1-0 at Euro 2020

Belgium held Cristiano Ronaldo scoreless and defeated defending champion Portugal 1-0 to advance to the quarterfinals of the European Championship

JUNE 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Depay has a chance to shine for the Netherlands on big stage

The European Championship is finally giving Memphis Depay the chance to shine on the big stage

JUNE 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

The Latest: Italy's players to decide on taking a knee

Italy’s players will decide as a team whether to take a knee before their match against Austria on Saturday in the round of 16 at the European Championship

JUNE 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Germany preparing for 'next games' despite mixed Euro 2020

Germany is looking at ways to cut down on mistakes in the knockout stage of the European Championship

JUNE 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ronaldo scores 2 to take a step closer to scoring history

Cristiano Ronaldo scored two penalties to tie the overall men’s scoring record with 109 goals and Portugal advanced to the round of 16 at the European Championship after a 2-2 draw...

JUNE 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Goretzka keeps Germany in Euro 2020 after draw with Hungary

Leon Goretzka scored late to keep Germany in the European Championship after a 2-2 draw against Hungary

JUNE 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hungary fans bemused by rainbow-flag reception in Munich

Rainbow flags outnumbered German flags when soccer fans arrived for a European Championship game in Munich

JUNE 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

EU says UEFA has no 'excuse' for blocking rainbow protest

European Commission vice president Margaritis Schinas says he can’t find “any reasonable excuse” for UEFA to reject host city Munich’s plans to display rainbow colors during a matc...

JUNE 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hungary's PM uses soccer to push vision of right-wing Europe

Populist Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has long used soccer to advance his right-wing politics

JUNE 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

The Latest: Lineup set for round of 16 at Euro 2020

The lineup for the round of 16 at the European Championship has been completed with some standout matches

JUNE 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Germany hosts Hungary as sports, politics mix at Euro 2020

Both Germany and Hungary are trying avoid early elimination from the European Championship

JUNE 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

France's showdown against Portugal at Euro 2020 lacks punch

France advanced without kicking a ball and Portugal can move on as well even with a loss on Wednesday

JUNE 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

UEFA declines Munich application for rainbow-colored stadium

German soccer clubs are banding together to display rainbow colors during the country’s match against Hungary at the European Championship after UEFA rejected host city Munich’s pl...

JUNE 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hungary's immunity cards allow packed stands, raise concerns

Hungary was the only of ten host countries to allow full crowds in Euro 2020 soccer stadiums

JUNE 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

The Latest: Croatia advances, beats Scotland 3-1

Croatia advanced to the round of 16 at the European Championship by beating Scotland 3-1

JUNE 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

UEFA probes discrimination at Euro 2020 games in Hungary

UEFA says it is investigating “potential discriminatory incidents” at two European Championship games in Hungary

JUNE 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS