Ronaldo scores hat trick, Denmark qualifies for World Cup
Another international hat trick for Cristiano Ronaldo and another win for Denmark to seal qualification for the World CupOCTOBER 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Switzerland wins in WCup qualifying, sets up Italy showdown
Switzerland set up a World Cup qualifying showdown game with Italy by beating Lithuania 4-0 on TuesdayOCTOBER 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Switzerland close gap on Italy by beating N Ireland 2-0
Switzerland has closed the gap on its World Cup qualifying group leader Italy by beating Northern Ireland 2-0OCTOBER 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
France keen to extend rebound in Nations League final
France will be hoping its Nations League victory over Belgium is the spark of a recovery as it heads into the final against Spain on Sunday in MilanOCTOBER 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Mbappé inspires comeback as France beats Belgium 3-2
Kylian Mbappé redeemed himself with a goal and an assist as France fought back from two goals down to beat Belgium 3-2 and reach the Nations League final against SpainOCTOBER 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Euro flops France, Belgium seek redemption in Nations League
Two of the European Championship’s biggest disappointments face each other on Thursday in the Nations League semifinal in TurinOCTOBER 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Italy begins hunt for another trophy against familiar foe
Spain’s cunning plan on how to beat Italy this time appears to have a flawOCTOBER 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kevin De Bruyne back with Belgium for Nations League games
A healthy Kevin De Bruyne was named to Belgium’s team for the Nations League semifinal match against France next weekOCTOBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Mancini keeps Italy's Euro 2020 winners for Nations League
Italy coach Roberto Mancini has recalled all the fit players from his European Championship-winning squad for the Nations League semifinal against Spain next weekSEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
France coach Deschamps again leaves out Giroud from squad
France coach Didier Deschamps again has left out veteran striker Olivier Giroud for the Nations League semifinal match against Belgium next weekSEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Fabio Cannavaro steps down as Guangzhou coach
Fabio Cannavaro has left his position as coach of troubled Chinese powerhouse Guangzhou FCSEPTEMBER 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Italy to play Argentina in Europe-South America title game
European champion Italy will play Copa America winner Argentina next JuneSEPTEMBER 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Venezia makes waves with American imports to Italian league
Italian soccer team Venezia is back in the top division for the first time since 2002SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Italy's youth on show in Serie A after Ronaldo, Lukaku exits
The departures of Cristiano Ronaldo and Romelu Lukaku from Serie A should open the way for younger players to shine in a league that has historically relied on veteransSEPTEMBER 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
WC qualifying: England loses perfect record, Spain's big win
England’s perfect record in World Cup qualifying has vanished after conceding a stoppage-time equalizer in Poland while Italy, Germany, Spain and Belgium all won to build big leads...SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Italy beats Lithuania 5-0; Swiss draw in Northern Ireland
Italy’s new-look attacking lineup has fired the Azzurri to a 5-0 win over Lithuania in World Cup qualifying and a first victory since winning the European ChampionshipSEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
McKennie sent back to Italy after violating US team rules
Midfielder Weston McKennie is being sent back to Italy and will miss his second straight World Cup qualifier after breaking U.S. team COVID-19 protocolsSEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Italy sets unbeaten record; Germany, Spain top WCup groups
Italy has set an international record of 36 games unbeaten as Germany and Spain returned to the top of their World Cup qualifying groupsSEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Italy sets record at 36 unbeaten in 0-0 draw at Switzerland
Italy has set an international record by extending its unbeaten run to 36 games in a 0-0 draw at Switzerland in a World Cup qualifierSEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Italy held to draw, Spain loses in World Cup qualifying
Newly-crowned European champion Italy has been held to a disappointing 1-1 draw against Bulgaria and lost its perfect start to World Cup qualifyingSEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Italy held to 1-1 draw by Bulgaria but matches record
Newly-crowned European champion Italy has been held to a disappointing 1-1 draw against Bulgaria and lost its perfect start to World Cup qualifying but nevertheless matched a long-...SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Switzerland captain Granit Xhaka tests positive for COVID-19
Switzerland captain Granit Xhaka has tested positive for COVID-19SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
European champion Italy chasing record against Bulgaria
Newly-crowned European champion Italy is looking to start again where it left off as it chases a long-standing recordAUGUST 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Mancini keeps faith in Italy's Euro 2020-winning squad
Italy coach Roberto Mancini has recalled all the fit players from his European Championship-winning squad while Nicolò Zaniolo returns from a lengthy injury layoffAUGUST 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
French league adds to criticism of FIFA over player release
FIFA’s leadership has faced further criticism with the French league opposing demands that players are released by clubs for World Cup qualifiers despite the logistical and health...AUGUST 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
