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Up for review: Ecuador earns spot in Copa America quarterfinals with 0-0 draw against Mexico

Jun. 30, 2024 23:20 PM EDT

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Ecuador avoided a penalty shot in stoppage time after a review and earned a spot the Copa America quarterfinals with a 0-0 draw against Mexico on Sunday night. Mexico initially received a penalty kick from referee Mario Alberto Escobar Toca when Ecuador's...

Eduard Bello leads 2nd-half charge in Venezuela's 3-0 victory over Jamaica in Copa America

Jun. 30, 2024 22:46 PM EDT

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Eduard Bello opened the scoring in the 49th minute and Venezuela completed Group B play with a perfect record, beating Jamaica 3-0 on Sunday night in Copa America. Venezuela (3-0-0) played without coach Fernando Batista after he was handed a one-match...

With England survival at stake, Jude Bellingham creates one of the great moments of Euro 2024

Jun. 30, 2024 20:25 PM EDT

GELSENKIRCHEN, Germany (AP) — Jude Bellingham needed to produce something special to keep England at Euro 2024. Right on cue, Bellingham’s spectacular overhead kick in the fifth of six added minutes sent Sunday's game into extra time, and Harry Kane sealed a 2-1 win that keeps...

Uruguay's coach, Marcelo Bielsa, is suspended for Copa America game against the United States

Jun. 30, 2024 19:23 PM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — Uruguay coach Marcelo Bielsa has been suspended by South American soccer’s governing body for coming out late for the second half of the first two Copa America matches and will miss his team's game against the United States on Monday. The Confederation of South...

US prepared to face South American power Uruguay with its Copa America future hanging in the balance

Jun. 30, 2024 19:22 PM EDT

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The future of the U.S. in the Copa America tournament will be decided after 90 minutes against Uruguay on Monday night. So, too, could the future of Gregg Berhalter leading the American team. After an embarrassing loss to Panama, which began...

Spain beats Georgia 4-1 to reach Euro 2024 quarterfinals. It next plays host Germany

Jun. 30, 2024 18:17 PM EDT

COLOGNE, Germany (AP) — Spain recovered from conceding an early own-goal to beat Georgia 4-1 for a spot in the Euro 2024 quarterfinals, ending one of the tournament's most compelling underdog stories. Goals from midfielders Rodri and Fabián Ruiz brought Spain back into the game...

Spain beats Georgia 4-1 for a spot in the Euro 2024 quarterfinals

Jun. 30, 2024 16:52 PM EDT
COLOGNE, Germany (AP) — Spain beats Georgia 4-1 for a spot in the Euro 2024 quarterfinals.

American winger Tim Weah's suspension extended to 2 games for red card against Panama

Jun. 30, 2024 16:33 PM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — The suspension of American winger Tim Weah was extended to two games by South American soccer's governing body for punching Panama's Roderick Miller during their Copa American group stage match Thursday. Weah received a red card in the 18th minute of the United...

England advances to European Championship quarterfinals by beating Slovakia 2-1 after extra time

Jun. 30, 2024 14:44 PM EDT
GELSENKIRCHEN, Germany (AP) — England advances to European Championship quarterfinals by beating Slovakia 2-1 after extra time.

German police believe man who climbed arena roof during Euro 2024 game was a would-be photographer

Jun. 30, 2024 11:17 AM EDT

DORTMUND, Germany (AP) — German police said Sunday they believe a man who scaled the roof of the stadium as Germany played Denmark at Euro 2024 was a would-be photographer and they have no evidence he intended to hurt anyone. Video shown by public broadcaster WDR appeared to show...