Soccer
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Hansi Flick Out as Germany Coach after 4-1 Loss to Japan Ahead of Hosting European Championship
DUESSELDORF, Germany (AP) — Germany removed Hansi Flick as coach of the men’s national soccer team o...
September 11, 2023
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Rubiales Resigns as Spain’s Soccer President 3 Weeks after Kissing Player at Women’s World Cup Final
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Luis Rubiales, the suspended head of the Spanish soccer federation, finally ...
September 11, 2023
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Japan ‘Need to Improve’ Despite Big Win over Germany
Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu watched his side achieve a stunning 4-1 win over Germany on Saturday and...
September 10, 2023
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Mata Targets J.League Title after Joining Vissel Kobe
TOKYO (AFP-Jiji) — Former Manchester United and Spain midfielder Juan Mata set his sights on winning...
September 3, 2023
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Spain Soccer Head won’t Resign for Kissing Player at World Cup. Team won’t Play until He Goes
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Less than a week after winning the Women’s World Cup, Spain’s national team ...
August 26, 2023
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Takumi Minamino Inspires Monaco; Lens Unveil Record Buy Elye Wahi
PARIS (AFP-Jiji) — Lens presented club record signing Elye Wahi ahead of their 1-1 draw with Rennes ...
August 22, 2023
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Former Italy Goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon Retires from Soccer at Age 45
PARMA, Italy (AP) — At age 45 and after a career that included a World Cup title with Italy, a long ...
August 3, 2023
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Saudi Arabian Soccer Team Al-Hilal Makes Record $332 Million Bid for France Striker Kylian Mbappe
SYDNEY (AP) — After missing out on Lionel Messi, Saudi Arabian soccer team Al-Hilal made a record 30...
July 25, 2023
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Iniesta Bids Emotional Farewell to Kobe Fans after Final Match
KOBE — Spanish superstar Andres Iniesta played his final game for Vissel Kobe on Saturday night, th...
July 2, 2023
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Statue of Former Head Coach of Japanese National Soccer Team Ivica Osim Unveiled in Chiba City
CHIBA — A statue of the late Ivica Osim, who served as the manager of professional soccer club JEF ...
June 26, 2023
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Kaoru Mitoma lifts Samurai Blue over Peru
OSAKA (AFP-Jiji) — Japan head coach Hajime Moriyasu said his players could take confidence from Tues...
June 21, 2023
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Cristiano Ronaldo Scores Late Winner in Record 200th Game for Portugal
BERLIN (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo became the first men’s player to make 200 international appearances ...
June 21, 2023
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Spain Wins Nations League Final as Unai Simon Saves Two Croatia Penalties in Shootout
ROTTERDAM, Netherlands (AP) — Spain's 11-year trophy drought is over. Croatia and its veteran captai...
June 19, 2023
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Mission Completed: Man City Beats Inter Milan to End Wait for First Champions League Title
ISTANBUL (AP) — Billions of dollars have been spent and many tears shed on Manchester City's journey...
June 11, 2023
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Saudi Champions Al Ittihad Sign ‘Global Football Icon’ Benzema
June 6 (Reuters) - Ballon d'Or winner Karim Benzema became the latest big-name player to head to Sau...
June 7, 2023
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