Netherlands and Germany battle to wins in WCup qualifying
The Netherlands and Germany were among the winners in World Cup qualifying games but neither did it in convincing styleOCTOBER 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Croatia beats Cyprus 3-0 in World Cup qualifying
Croatia and Russia have stayed level at the top of Europe Group J in World Cup qualifying after the Croatians beat Cyprus 3-0 and Russia edged Slovakia 1-0OCTOBER 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
MATCHDAY: Croatia, Dutch under pressure in WC qualifying
Croatia wants to avoid the indignity of failing to qualify for a World Cup after reaching the final in 2018 and it is neck and neck with Russia at the top of their groupOCTOBER 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Russian soccer league president steps down after 14 years
The president of the Russian Premier League has resigned after 14 years in the job following debate over the format of the league and how to boost Russia’s results in European club...OCTOBER 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Russia's Mario Fernandes retires from international soccer
Russia right-back Mario Fernandes has retired from international soccer at the age of 30 in an attempt to prolong his club careerSEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Croatia beats Slovenia 3-0 in WCup qualifying, Russia wins
Croatia has proven it can win without Luka Modric as it beat Slovenia 3-0 in its fight for a World Cup qualifying spotSEPTEMBER 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Belgium's Carrasco, Witsel and Courtois out of qualifier
Belgium players Yannick Carrasco, Axel Witsel and Thibaut Courtois have been released back to their clubs ahead of a World Cup qualifier against Belarus on WednesdaySEPTEMBER 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Croatia scores late to beat Slovakia in World Cup qualifying
Marcelo Brozovic scored in the 86th minute as Croatia finally broke down a tenacious Slovakia 1-0 and stayed firmly in the hunt for a World Cup qualifying placeSEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Croatia draws with new-look Russia in World Cup qualifying
Croatia has drawn 0-0 with a new-look Russia team to stay atop its World Cup qualifying group as tiny Malta secured a commanding winSEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Argentina: No early release for EPL players at WC qualifiers
Argentina’s national team expects to keep its Premier League-based players for all three of its upcoming World Cup qualifiers, in defiance of English clubs which recommended they n...SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sheriff becomes 1st Moldovan club to reach Champions League
Sheriff has become the first team from Moldova ever to qualify for the Champions League group stageAUGUST 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Belarus ordered to play World Cup home qualifiers in Russia
Belgium and Wales will have to go to neutral Russia to face Belarus in World Cup qualifying gamesJULY 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Russia coach Cherchesov fired following Euro 2020 exit
Russia has fired coach Stanislav Cherchesov two weeks after the national team was eliminated from the group stage of the European ChampionshipJULY 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Denmark takes on Czechs for spot in Euro 2020 semifinals
Somehow Denmark keeps on going at the European ChampionshipJULY 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
The Latest: Swiss beat France on penalties at Euro 2020
Switzerland goalkeeper Yann Sommer saved a penalty kick from Kylian Mbappe in a penalty shootout to knock France out of the European ChampionshipJUNE 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Long flights frustrate some teams at sprawling Euro 2020
A sprawling European Championship like no other is racking up air miles like never beforeJUNE 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Danish officials say delta variant reported during Euro 2020
Danish health officials say at least seven people have tested positive for the coronavirus after attending European Championship soccer games in CopenhagenJUNE 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Euro 2020 top moments: Denmark advance in thrilling fashion
Denmark advanced out of their group with a thumping vs. Russia and some help elsewhere from Belgium. Here are the top moments.JUNE 22, 2021
Schmeichel: Outpouring of support shows 'the reason I play'
Denmark goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel says the outpouring of support in the wake of Christian Eriksen’s collapse at the European Championship has shown how soccer can unite an entir...JUNE 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Slovakia's Vavro tests positive for coronavirus at Euro 2020
Slovakia coach Stefan Tarkovic says defender Denis Vavro and a member of the team’s coaching staff have tested positive for the coronavirus ahead of the European Championship match...JUNE 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
The Latest: Italy scores 3, beats Switzerland at Euro 2020
Manuel Locatelli scored two goals and Italy beat Switzerland 3-0 to advance to the last 16 of the European Championship with a game to spareJUNE 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
People hurt by parachuting protestor at Euro 2020 game
UEFA says several spectators were treated in the hospital for injuries caused by a protestor at a European Championship gameJUNE 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
The Latest: Spectators injured by parachuting protestor
UEFA says “several people” are being treated in the hospital for injuries caused by a protestor who parachuted into the stadium before France’s 1-0 victory over Germany in MunichJUNE 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kevin De Bruyne back at training with Belgium teammates
Belgium midfielder Kevin De Bruyne has returned to training with his teammates and may be available for Thursday’s game against Denmark at the European ChampionshipJUNE 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
The Latest: Belgium's Castagne to miss rest of Euro 2020
Belgium coach Roberto Martinez says wing back Timothy Castagne will miss the rest of the European Championship after sustaining a double fracture of his right eye socket during the...JUNE 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
