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Former Italy international Antonio Cassano retires

Saturday, 13 October 2018, 18:30 Last update: about 7 years ago Associated Press

Former Italy international Antonio Cassano has announced his retirement after training for less than a week with Virtus Entella. Cassano says in a statement: "The day has come where you decide...

Monaco hires Thierry Henry as new coach

Saturday, 13 October 2018, 11:30 Last update: about 7 years ago Associated Press

Thierry Henry is back where it all started. France's all-time leading scorer and an Arsenal great landed his first managerial job on Saturday after Monaco hired him as a replacement for Leonardo...

Mohamed Salah leaves Egypt match with injury

Friday, 12 October 2018, 23:04 Last update: about 7 years ago Associated Press

Egypt's assistant coach says Mohamed Salah's injury "doesn't look serious" after the Liverpool forward limped off late in an African Cup of Nations qualifier against Swaziland. Salah scored...

French authorities probe Champions League match-fixing

Friday, 12 October 2018, 20:40 Last update: about 7 years ago Associated Press

French authorities are investigating claims of match-fixing surrounding a Champions League match between Paris Saint-Germain and Red Star Belgrade after UEFA warned them of a possible manipulation of...

Football great Van Basten leaves FIFA technical director role

Friday, 12 October 2018, 17:30 Last update: about 7 years ago Associated Press

Soccer great Marco van Basten is leaving FIFA after two years as technical director. The former Netherlands forward is leaving amicably to be closer to his family in Amsterdam, FIFA said...

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