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Clash with European season creates Olympic soccer headache

By Rob Harris Jul. 03, 2021 09:23 AM EDT
Often the event that connects an Olympic host city with the rest of the nation, soccer could be a source of trepidation rather than excitement in Japan. ...

Tottenham's Son Heung-min lies on the pitch in pain during the English Premier League soccer match between Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur at the Emirates stadium in London, England, Sunday, March 14, 2021. (Julian Finney/Pool via AP)
World Cup qualifying set to resume in Asia after 16 months

By John Duerden Mar. 22, 2021 11:19 PM EDT

Manchester City's Raheem Sterling, second right, celebrates with teammates after scoring during the English Premier League soccer match between Southampton and Manchester City at the St Mary's Stadium, in Southampton, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020. (Adrian Dennis/Pool via AP)
Liverpool and Everton back as EPL frontrunners after wins

By Rob Harris Dec. 19, 2020 04:24 PM EST

Tottenham's Son Heung-min runs during the English Premier League soccer match between West Bromwich Albion and Tottenham Hotspur at the Hawthorns in West Bromwich, England, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020. (AP Photo/Dave Thompson, Pool)
Expectations rise as Son reports for duty with South Korea

By John Duerden Nov. 12, 2020 08:24 PM EST

Tottenham's Son Heung-min, left, celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur at Old Trafford in Manchester, England, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020. (Alex Livesey/Pool via AP)
Asian nations ready to ease back into international football

By John Duerden Oct. 07, 2020 11:22 PM EDT

Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker reacts during the penalty shootout during the English FA Community Shield soccer match between Arsenal and Liverpool at Wembley stadium in London, Saturday, Aug. 29, 2020. (Andrew Couldridge/Pool via AP)
Community Shield: Aubameyang seals Arsenal win vs Liverpool

By Rob Harris Aug. 29, 2020 06:57 PM EDT