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Ronaldo accuser's lawyers demand proof documents are false

Friday, 12 October 2018, 11:17 Last update: about 7 years ago

Attorneys for a Nevada woman accusing Cristiano Ronaldo of rape challenged the international soccer star's legal team on Thursday to prove that documents cited in European media reports about their...

Argentina routs Iraq 4-0 despite Messi's absence

Thursday, 11 October 2018, 23:52 Last update: about 7 years ago Associated Press

Argentina, without star striker Lionel Messi, thrashed Iraq 4-0 in a friendly on Thursday with goals from Lautaro Martinez, Roberto Pereyra, German Pezzella and Franco Cervi. Inter Milan forward...

UEFA Nations League, Kosovo v Malta: Malta goes down fighting against superior outfit

Thursday, 11 October 2018, 22:59 Last update: about 7 years ago Chris Cassar

Malta was beaten on Thursday in Prishtina by a superior Kosovo outfit who consolidated their aspirations to win the group and obtain promotion to League C. Kosovo deserved their victory but Ray Farrugia's side never threw in the towel, even with ten men, and went down fighting....

Authorities charge 5 in Belgian football corruption case

Thursday, 11 October 2018, 19:31 Last update: about 7 years ago Associated Press

Belgian authorities charged five people Thursday in relation to a massive financial fraud and match-fixing probe into soccer. Four were charged with belonging to a criminal organization and...

Real Madrid sues newspaper that said it forced Ronaldo to settle

Thursday, 11 October 2018, 18:00 Last update: about 7 years ago Associated Press

Real Madrid says it has taken legal action against a Portuguese newspaper that reported the Spanish club forced Cristiano Ronaldo to settle with the woman who accused him of rape. Madrid says the...

Chelsea chairman says don't make club join 'great unwashed'

Thursday, 11 October 2018, 17:29 Last update: about 7 years ago Associated Press

Railing against attempts to make soccer more equal, Chelsea chairman Bruce Buck said Thursday that big teams should not be forced to join the "great unwashed" through new regulations. UEFA has...

English FA to hold special meeting for vote on Wembley sale

Thursday, 11 October 2018, 16:45 Last update: about 7 years ago Associated Press

The English Football Association will hold a special meeting to vote on whether to sell Wembley Stadium to Shad Khan, the owner of the Jacksonville Jaguars NFL franchise and London-based Premier...

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