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Women's soccer comes to Minnesota with 'pre-professional' team
The league, the USL W, opens in 2022.
Doctor: Denmark soccer player Eriksen 'was gone' before being resuscitated
Denmark's team doctor said Sunday that Christian Eriksen's heart stopped and that "he was gone" before being resuscitated with a defibrillator at the European Championship. Eriksen was in stable condition at a Copenhagen hospital and had spoken to teammates via video link on Sunday, team officials said.
The Latest: Netherlands beats Ukraine 3-2 at Euro 2020
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England players booed for taking a knee despite plea by team
Sections of fans at Wembley Stadium booed England players for taking a knee before the European Championship game against Croatia on Sunday.
Sterling's dream now a reality as England beats Croatia 1-0
Raheem Sterling grew up in the shadow of Wembley Stadium as it was being rebuilt, even getting a tattoo of its famous arch on his left forearm.
In scary scene at Euro 2020, Eriksen collapses on the field
As Christian Eriksen lay unconscious on the field, his pulse slipping away, Denmark team doctor Morten Boesen quickly realized there wasn't a second to lose.
El Salvador beats St Kitts 4-0 in World Cup qualifying
David Rugamas scored a pair of first-half goals, California-born Joshua Pérez added another and El Salvador won 4-0 at St. Kitts and Nevis on Saturday, moving into commanding position to advance in World Cup qualifying.
Lukaku sends message to Eriksen as Belgium wins at Euro 2020
Romelu Lukaku delivered a heartfelt message to Denmark player Christian Eriksen after scoring the first of his two goals in a 3-0 win over Russia on Saturday at the European Championship.
The Latest: Lukaku delivers message to Eriksen at Euro 2020
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Austrians go body surfing on field in Bucharest after rain
Austria midfielder Christoph Baumgartner took off from the middle of the field, picked up some pace and dove head first onto the grass.
Listen up: Roberto Mancini is Italy's standout at Euro 2020
For months, Italy's players have been repeating the same mantra: "Our strength is in the group. We don't have a single standout player."
Queen Elizabeth honors key women in UK's rapid vaccine drive
Queen Elizabeth II has used her birthday honors list to celebrate those at the forefront of the U.K.'s rapid rollout of COVID-19 vaccines over the past few months, which has been credited with turning around the country's pandemic response.
Euro 2020 opening marks return of mega-scale sports events
Postponed by a year, the biggest sporting event since the coronavirus brought the world to a halt kicked off Friday at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome — a milestone both for European and world sports.
Italy convincing in 3-0 win over Turkey to open Euro 2020
Italy waited a long time for this European Championship to start and then showed Friday just how eager the team was to play the tournament opener.
The Latest: Italy opens Euro 2020 with 3-0 win over Turkey
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Booing of anti-racism gesture reinforces need to take a knee
What should be the perfect opening to England's European Championship campaign — in its home stadium on a scorching summer afternoon — instead carries an element of trepidation about the reception the players will receive from their own fans.
Sam Mewis scores in U.S. women's 1-0 win over Portugal
Sam Mewis scored in the 76th minute and the U.S. national team beat Portugal 1-0 in the Summer Series on Thursday night.
New musical puts late Dutch great Johan Cruyff center stage
Johan Cruyff's tempestuous life is being made into a musical that reflects the "total football" style of play the Dutch soccer great pioneered.
Bad international soccer and all, this is why fans can't get enough
Players are worn out or not exactly at their best on hastily built teams, but international tournament games such as U.S. vs. Mexico pull on fans' emotions like no other.
Committed Brazil a favorite to defend Copa America title
Brazil's international players were reluctant to play in the Copa America on home soil. Now that they're committed, they're favored to win it.