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Ronaldo defends himself against rape accusation

Monday, 22 October 2018, 21:46 Last update: about 7 years ago Associated Press

Speaking publicly for the first time since being accused of rape, Cristiano Ronaldo defended himself against the allegation and said Monday he is confident the truth will come out in the...

BOV Premier League: Second half goals settle scrappy affair

Monday, 22 October 2018, 21:21 Last update: about 7 years ago Chris Cassar

Balzan returned to winning ways after their drubbing against champions Valletta, beating Floriana with an Alfred Effiong strike early in the second half and with a late Paixao goal. Floriana's defeat comes after two successive wins against Qormi and Senglea....

Real Madrid players behind Lopetegui after calls for change

Monday, 22 October 2018, 18:02 Last update: about 7 years ago Associated Press

Most Real Madrid fans have lost their patience with Julen Lopetegui, but the coach still has his players behind him. Lopetegui is under fire with Madrid on a five-game winless streak that...

Gravina elected president of Italian soccer federation

Monday, 22 October 2018, 16:30 Last update: about 7 years ago Associated Press

Gabriele Gravina was elected president of the Italian soccer federation on Monday, bringing an end to a year of uncertainty. The 65-year-old Gravina, a former Serie C president, was the only...

Czech coach Pavel Hapal to take over Slovakian national team

Monday, 22 October 2018, 15:17 Last update: about 7 years ago Associated Press

Czech coach Pavel Hapal has agreed to take over Slovakia's national soccer team. The 49-year-old Hapal will succeed Jan Kozak, who quit after the team's second straight loss in the UEFA Nations...

Valencia back for Man United after operation on his mouth

Monday, 22 October 2018, 12:37 Last update: about 7 years ago Associated Press

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has explained the absence of Antonio Valencia in recent matches by saying the right back is recovering from a "very complicated" operation on his...

Massimo Carrera fired as Spartak Moscow coach

Monday, 22 October 2018, 12:20 Last update: about 7 years ago Associated Press

Spartak Moscow fired coach Massimo Carrera on Monday following a disappointing start to the season. In his first season, the former Juventus assistant coach took Spartak to its first Russian...

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