PSG midfielder Marco Verratti stopped by police
Friday, 2 November 2018, 16:26
Last update: about 7 years ago
Associated Press
Paris Saint-Germain says midfielder Marco Verratti was stopped by police this week for driving over the alcohol limit. PSG says Verratti was "subjected to a roadside check in his car, which...
Former Denmark forward Bendtner jailed 50 days for assault
Friday, 2 November 2018, 16:26
Last update: about 7 years ago
Associated Press
Former Denmark forward Niklas Bendtner has been sentenced to 50 days in jail and fined 1,500 kroner ($230) after being found guilty of assault. Bendtner was charged with beating and kicking a cab...
Valverde cautious with Lionel Messi's return from injury
Friday, 2 November 2018, 15:57
Last update: about 7 years ago
Associated Press
Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde says he will not rush Lionel Messi's return to action from a broken arm. Messi has been practicing with the rest of the squad only two weeks after breaking his...
Man City's De Bruyne facing 6 weeks out with new knee injury
Friday, 2 November 2018, 14:40
Last update: about 7 years ago
Associated Press
Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne if facing another six weeks out with a fresh injury. De Bruyne, who has only just returned from two months out with ligament damage in his right knee,...
Bolt's bid for pro contract in Australia ends without a deal
Friday, 2 November 2018, 03:19
Last update: about 7 years ago
Associated Press
Usain Bolt's bid to become a professional soccer player in Australia has ended with the Olympic sprinting great failing to agree on a contract with the Central Coast Mariners. The Mariners...
English League Cup: De Bruyne gives Man City injury scare in cup win
Thursday, 1 November 2018, 23:45
Last update: about 7 years ago
Associated Press
Kevin De Bruyne gave Manchester City a scare by coming off with a left knee injury near the end of a 2-0 win over Fulham in the English League Cup round of 16 on Thursday. The Belgium midfielder,...
Russia, Germany compete to host 2021 Champions League final
Thursday, 1 November 2018, 12:13
Last update: about 7 years ago
Associated Press
Russia is bidding to host the 2021 Champions League final at St. Petersburg Stadium, a 2018 World Cup venue. UEFA said Thursday the Russian and German soccer federations have expressed interest...
4-game ban may have helped Leverkusen winger Karim Bellarabi
Thursday, 1 November 2018, 10:12
Last update: about 7 years ago
Associated Press
A four-game suspension may have been the best thing to happen to Karim Bellarabi this season. The Bayer Leverkusen winger has returned stronger after serving the ban for a bad tackle on Bayern...
Boca Jrs reaches Copa Libertadores final against River Plate
Thursday, 1 November 2018, 04:59
Last update: about 7 years ago
Associated Press
Archrivals Boca Juniors and River Plate will stage this year's final of the prestigious Copa Libertadores. It will be the first time that two Argentinian sides will play for South America's top club...