Hungary National Soccer Team
FILE - In this Tuesday, June 15, 2021 file photo a view of the Ferenc Puskas stadium before the Euro 2020 soccer championship group F match between Hungary and Portugal in Budapest, Hungary, Tuesday, June 15, 2021. Populist Prime Minister Viktor Orban has long used soccer to advance his right-wing politics, and now widespread international criticism of a new Hungarian law that is seen as targeting the LGBT community has turned this month's Euro 2020 tournament into a major stage for his challenge to Europe's liberal values. (AP Photo/Laszlo Balogh, Pool, File)
Hungary's PM uses soccer to push vision of right-wing Europe

By Justin Spike Jun. 23, 2021 06:42 AM EDT

The Czech Republic squad take part in a team training session at Wembley stadium in London, Monday, June 21, 2021, the day before the Euro 2020 soccer championship group D match between England and Czech Republic. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham, Pool)
The Latest: Croatia advances, beats Scotland 3-1

By The Associated Press Jun. 22, 2021 03:03 PM EDT

People walk the road to Wembley stadium during the Euro 2020 soccer championship in London, Thursday, June 17, 2021. England is facing Scotland in a group D match on Friday evening at Wembley stadium. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)
The Latest: Scotland holds England to 0-0 draw at Euro 2020

By The Associated Press Jun. 18, 2021 04:01 AM EDT

England's goalkeeper Jordan Pickford, right, goes for the ball ahead of England's Tyrone Mings, left, and Croatia's Bruno Petkovic during the Euro 2020 soccer championship group D match between England and Croatia, at Wembley stadium, London, Sunday, June 13, 2021. (Laurence Griffiths, Pool via AP)
The Latest: Spectators injured by parachuting protestor

By The Associated Press Jun. 15, 2021 08:15 AM EDT

Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo smiles during a team training session at the Ferenc Puskas stadium in Budapest, Monday, June 14, 2021 the day before the Euro 2020 soccer championship group F match between Hungary and Portugal. (AP Photo/Darko Bandic)
Portugal vs Hungary 6/15/2021

Jun. 14, 2021 12:00 PM EDT

Spain's Alvaro Morata gestures during the Euro 2020 soccer championship group E match between Spain and Sweden at La Cartuja stadium in Seville, Monday, June 14, 2021. (AP Photo/Pierre Philippe Marcou, Pool)
The Latest: Spain and Sweden play to 0-0 draw at Euro 2020

By The Associated Press Jun. 14, 2021 07:30 AM EDT

Fans sit on the tribune as they wait the start of the Bundesliga soccer match between Bayern Munich and FC Augsburg at the Allianz Arena stadium in Munich, Germany, Saturday, May 22, 2021. (Sven Hoppe, Pool via AP)
Munich to have about 20% capacity for Euro 2020 games

Jun. 04, 2021 07:48 AM EDT

FILE - In this Sunday, March 28, 2021 filer, Hungary coach Marco Rossi looks on during the World Cup 2022 Group I qualifying soccer match between San Marino and Hungary, at the Olympic Stadium in Serravalle, San Marino. (AP Photo/Marco Vasini, File)
Hungary vs San Marino 3/28/2021

Jun. 02, 2021 06:42 AM EDT

FILE - In this Sunday, March 28, 2021 filer, Hungary coach Marco Rossi looks on during the World Cup 2022 Group I qualifying soccer match between San Marino and Hungary, at the Olympic Stadium in Serravalle, San Marino. (AP Photo/Marco Vasini, File)
EURO 2020: Hungary challenged by tough group and injury

By Eric Willemsen Jun. 02, 2021 06:41 AM EDT

FILE - In this Sunday, April 25, 2021 filer, the video display casts a shadow on the pitch of the National Arena stadium, a venue of the Euro 2020 soccer tournament, in Bucharest, Romania. For players, the pandemic has meant a congested season that poses fitness challenges, let alone trying to avoid coronavirus infections. Financially playing the delayed tournament is essential for UEFA. For fans, the EURO 2020 24-team event should be the first chance for the widespread return of fans to stadiums across Europe since March 2020, assuming new restrictions aren't imposed. (AP Photo/Vadim Ghirda, File)
EURO 2020: Fans back in stadiums but not in same numbers

By Jerome Pugmire May. 25, 2021 08:34 AM EDT

England head coach Gareth Southgate gestures during the World Cup 2022 group I qualifying soccer match between England and San Marino at Wembley stadium in London, Thursday March 25, 2021. (Adrian Dennis/Pool Photo via AP)
Poland's Krychowiak could play v England after negative test

By Steve Douglas Mar. 30, 2021 05:29 AM EDT

Albania coach wants fans at the stadium for England match

By Llazar Semini Mar. 21, 2021 09:00 AM EDT
TIRANA, Albania (AP) — Albania’s national team soccer coach on Sunday called on the government to let a limited number of spectators to attend its World Cup...

RB Leipzig's Nordi Mukiele, right, tries to get past Liverpool's Roberto Firmino, center, during the Champions League round of 16, first leg, soccer match between RB Leipzig and Liverpool in the Puskas Ferenc Arena in Budapest, Hungary, Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021. At right Lukas Klostermann of RB Leipzig. (Tibor Illyes/MTI via AP)
Liverpool to play Leipzig in Budapest for a 2nd time

Mar. 04, 2021 05:23 AM EST

Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes, centre, celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during an English Premier League soccer match between Manchester United and Everton at the Old Trafford stadium in Manchester, England, Saturday Feb. 6, 2021. (Michael Regan/Pool via AP)
Man United, Arsenal games in Europa League moved to Italy

Feb. 09, 2021 11:34 AM EST

Gladbach's Lars Stindl, right, and Marcus Thuram react disappointed during the German Bundesliga soccer match between Borussia Moenchengladbach and 1.FC Cologne in Moenchengladbach, Saturday, Feb. 6, 2021. (Federico Gambarini/Pool via AP)
UEFA moves Man City game in Champions League to Hungary

Feb. 08, 2021 12:33 PM EST

Dominik Szoboszlai, second right, of Hungary celebrates with teammate Attila Fiola, right, after he scores his side's second, winning goal during the Euro 2020 playoff semifinal soccer match between Hungary and Iceland in Puskas Arena in Budapest, Hungary, Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020. (Tibor Illyes/MTI via AP)
Scottish soccer team gives gift of a party to Euro 2020

By Graham Dunbar Nov. 13, 2020 11:35 AM EST

Dominik Szoboszlai, second right, of Hungary celebrates with teammate Attila Fiola, right, after he scores his side's second, winning goal during the Euro 2020 playoff semifinal soccer match between Hungary and Iceland in Puskas Arena in Budapest, Hungary, Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020. (Tibor Illyes/MTI via AP)
Scotland, Hungary, Slovakia, North Macedonia go to Euro 2020

By Graham Dunbar Nov. 12, 2020 05:58 PM EST

Iceland's players attend a training ahead of the the Euro 2020 playoff semifinal soccer match between Hungary and Iceland, in Puskas Arena in Budapest, Hungary, Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2020. Hungary and Iceland play each other on Thursday. (Zsolt Szigetvary/MTI via AP)
MATCHDAY: European Championship lineup completed by playoffs

By The Associated Press Nov. 11, 2020 07:00 PM EST

Salzburg's head coach Jesse Marsch walks to his disappointed players after the Champions League group A soccer match between RB Salzburg and Bayern Munich in Salzburg, Austria, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020. (AP Photo/Andreas Schaad)
Salzburg players out of national teams after 6 virus cases

Nov. 09, 2020 07:37 AM EST

Dortmund's scorer Erling Haaland celebrates after winning the German Bundesliga soccer match between Borussia Dortmund and SC Freiburg in Dortmund, Germany, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)
Euro 2020 playoffs highlight busy week for European nations

By Graham Dunbar Oct. 06, 2020 01:25 PM EDT