Poland World Cup warm-up moved after crack found at stadium
November 12, 2022 GMTWARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poland’s final warmup game ahead of the World Cup will not be held at the National Stadium as planned due to a construction defect.
Poland’s Football Association said the game with Chile on Wednesday will be moved to the Legia Warsaw Stadium.
Robert Lewandowski the star as Poland names World Cup squad
November 10, 2022 GMTWARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poland captain Robert Lewandowski will shoulder his country’s World Cup hopes as the star name in coach Czesław Michniewicz’s squad for the tournament in Qatar.
Michniewicz, formerly coach of Poland’s Under-21s then Legia Warsaw, announced his 26-player team on Thursday and said it was the “most important decision of my life.”
Playmaker Mudryk lifts Shakhtar in 1-1 draw with Celtic
September 14, 2022 GMTWARSAW, Poland (AP) — A breakout Champions League campaign by Shakhtar Donetsk playmaker Mykhaylo Mudryk is lifting the storied Ukrainian club to an unexpected unbeaten start.
Mudryk showed his speed and a powerful left-foot shot for the second straight week to score the equalizer for Shakhtar a 1-1 draw against Celtic on Wednesday.
Soccer clubs get share of $1M fund for Ukraine refugees work
August 18, 2022 GMTNYON, Switzerland (AP) — Soccer clubs helping refugees from the war in Ukraine have been given 680,000 euros ($686,000) toward their humanitarian projects, the European Club Association said Thursday.
Dynamo Kyiv to face Fenerbahçe in Champions League prelims
June 15, 2022 GMTNYON, Switzerland (AP) — Ukrainian soccer will return to the Champions League next month when Dynamo Kyiv plays Turkish team Fenerbahçe in the second qualifying round — the club’s first competitive game since the Russian invasion started.
Fans attack Legia Warsaw players on team bus after loss
December 13, 2021 GMTWARSAW, Poland (AP) — Players on the Legia Warsaw soccer team were attacked by fans who forced their way onto the team bus, the club said Monday.
The defending league champions were heading back to their training base following a 1-0 loss to Wisla Plock on Sunday when the bus was attacked.
Villarreal makes last 16 in CL, Leicester falls in Europa
December 9, 2021 GMTVillarreal clinched the final place in the last 16 of the Champions League on Thursday, while Leicester failed to advance in the Europa League.
Villarreal beat Atalanta 3-2 away in a game postponed from Wednesday because of heavy snow in northern Italy.
MATCHDAY: Group-stage finale in Europa, Conference Leagues
December 9, 2021 GMTA look at what’s happening in European soccer on Thursday, when the final group games in the Europa League and Europa Conference League are played:
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Jamie Vardy could start for Leicester against Napoli with a place in the last 16 on the line.
MATCHDAY: West Ham looks to advance in Europa League
November 24, 2021 GMTA look at what’s happening in European soccer on Thursday:
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Leicester is in third place but can still win its group with victories in its last two games, starting with a potentially tricky match against Legia Warsaw.
Europa League: Daka scores 4 as Leicester beats Spartak 4-3
October 20, 2021 GMTMOSCOW (AP) — Patson Daka scored four goals to inspire Leicester’s comeback in a 4-3 win over Spartak Moscow in the Europa League on Wednesday.
With Leicester 2-0 down in the Russian capital, the Zambia striker pulled a goal back in the last minute of the first half before netting three more times after the break — in the 48th, 54th and 78th minutes.
Legia Warsaw beats Spartak Moscow as Europa League begins
September 15, 2021 GMTMOSCOW (AP) — Legia Warsaw scored in stoppage time to beat Spartak Moscow 1-0 in the opening game of this season's Europa League group stage on Wednesday.
Spartak created far more chances than the Polish visitors but couldn't solve Legia's 41-year-old goalkeeper Artur Boruc.
Draw for the group stage of the Europa League
August 27, 2021 GMTISTANBUL, Turkey (AP) — Draw for the group stage of the Europa League:
Group A: Lyon (France), Rangers (Scotland), Sparta Prague (Czech Republic), Brøndby (Denmark)
Group B: Monaco (France), PSV Eindhoven (Netherlands), Real Sociedad (Spain), Sturm Graz (Austria)