Articles filed under Soccer
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Premier League clubs oppose FIFA bid for biennial World CupsNov 11, 2021 6:00 am - LONDON (AP) - Premier League clubs united in their opposition to plans for biennial World Cups when they discussed the FIFA overhaul of the international calendar at a m...
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Newcastle hoping for lifting of ban to allow Saudi sponsorsNov 11, 2021 6:00 am - LONDON (AP) - Newcastle's new Saudi ownership is hoping to start signing up sponsorships from the kingdom this month by getting a ban on such deals lifted by fellow Prem...
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Pulisic won't start in US World Cup qualifier against MexicoNov 11, 2021 6:00 am - CINCINNATI (AP) - Christian Pulisic will not start in the United States' World Cup qualifier against Mexico on Friday. U.S. coach Gregg Berhalter said Thursday that he e...
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Spain profits from Sweden's slip, Portugal draws in IrelandNov 11, 2021 6:00 am - Spain, Portugal and Croatia all put themselves one game away from securing World Cup qualification, while Sweden's hopes took a heavy blow with a surprising loss Thursda...
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Mali through to last 10 in WC qualifying, setback for GhanaNov 11, 2021 6:00 am - CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) - Mali progressed to the final round of African World Cup qualifying by beating 10-man Rwanda 3-0 on Thursday, while Ghana experienced a maj...
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Depleted Germany beats Liechtenstein 9-0 in WCup qualifierNov 11, 2021 6:00 am - Missing five players in coronavirus isolation, Germany eased to a 9-0 win over 10-man Liechtenstein in World Cup qualifying on Thursday as North Macedonia and Romania st...
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Portugal takes group lead after draw at Ireland in qualifierNov 11, 2021 6:00 am - DUBLIN (AP) - Portugal held on for a 0-0 draw at Ireland to take over first place in its World Cup qualifying group on Thursday. The draw leaves Portugal ahead of Serbia...
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Looking for soccer support, US picks Ohio to host vs MexicoNov 11, 2021 6:00 am - CINCINNATI (AP) - In choosing new TQL Stadium for Friday night's World Cup qualifier against Mexico, the U.S. Soccer Federation selected a city with a 3% Hispanic popula...
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McTominay to miss Scotland's World Cup qualifying matchNov 11, 2021 6:00 am - ALICANTE, Spain (AP) - Scott McTominay will miss Scotland's World Cup qualifying match against Moldova because of a throat infection. The Manchester United midfielder wa...
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Kenya soccer federation disbanded by government, risks banNov 11, 2021 6:00 am - NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) - The Kenyan soccer federation was disbanded by the government on Thursday just hours before the national team was due to play in a World Cup qualifi...