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Attorney: Ronaldo rape report documents altered, fabricated

Wednesday, 10 October 2018, 19:05 Last update: about 7 years ago Associated Press

Cristiano Ronaldo's new Las Vegas criminal defense lawyer went on the attack Wednesday, saying documents cited in media reports about a rape claim against the soccer star were "complete fabrications"...

Former Italy coach Ventura hired at last-place Chievo

Wednesday, 10 October 2018, 13:30 Last update: about 7 years ago Associated Press

Former Italy coach Gian Piero Ventura has been hired by last-place Serie A club Chievo Verona. It's the first job for Ventura since he was fired nearly a year ago for Italy's failure to qualify...

Bolt to get start in trial game for soccer club in Australia

Wednesday, 10 October 2018, 09:19 Last update: about 7 years ago Associated Press

Usain Bolt says his performance in a trial game on Friday could determine his future with the Central Coast Mariners in Australia's A-League and his quest to play professional football. The...

FA looks into claims about Shad Khan team amid Wembley sale

Tuesday, 9 October 2018, 18:24 Last update: about 7 years ago Associated Press

Sports investor Shad Khan's attempts to buy Wembley Stadium could face another obstacle after the English Football Association announced Tuesday it was looking into unspecified allegations of...

Stuttgart hires former Schalke coach Markus Weinzierl

Tuesday, 9 October 2018, 17:29 Last update: about 7 years ago Associated Press

Stuttgart has hired former Schalke and Augsburg coach Markus Weinzierl to take over from Tayfun Korkut, who was fired on Sunday. The club says the 43-year-old Weinzierl agreed a deal through June...

Malta’s UEFA Nations League preparations gather momentum

Monday, 8 October 2018, 22:25 Last update: about 7 years ago Domenic Aquilina

Malta's preparations in view for the upcoming UEFA Nations League Group D3 matches, both away to Kosovo and Azerbaijan on October 11 and 14 respectively continued with an intense training session at...

Modric, Mbappe in running for Ballon d'Or

Monday, 8 October 2018, 21:37 Last update: about 7 years ago

Luka Modric and Kylian Mbappe are in the running to break Lionel Messi's and Cristiano Ronaldo's 10-year dominance of the Ballon d'Or. The World Cup finalist and champion, respectively, are...

Cutrone and 2 defenders leave Italy squad with injuries

Monday, 8 October 2018, 16:52 Last update: about 7 years ago

Three injured players have left Italy's squad ahead of a friendly against Ukraine and a UEFA Nations League match at Poland. Forward Patrick Cutrone and defenders Alessio Romagnoli and Danilo...

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