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Vella names Malta U21 squad for Georgia friendly on Tuesday

Monday, 10 September 2018, 12:53 Last update: about 7 years ago

The Malta Under-21 team will be back in action on Tuesday at the Centenary Stadium (kick-off 5pm), this time in a friendly match against Georgia.   This match is intended to aid the...

China appoints Hiddink in hope of Olympic success

Monday, 10 September 2018, 09:28 Last update: about 7 years ago

China's soccer federation announced Monday it has appointed Dutch coach Guus Hiddink to lead the country's under-21 team to the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo. The 71 year-old, who took the senior...

Nico Schulz enjoys dream debut to help Germany beat Peru 2-1

Sunday, 9 September 2018, 23:11 Last update: about 7 years ago

Nico Schulz scored late on his debut to give Germany a 2-1 win over Peru in their friendly game on Sunday. The Hoffenheim midfielder, making his first international appearance in the club's...

Honda says he is preparing Cambodian football for the future

Sunday, 9 September 2018, 10:43 Last update: about 7 years ago

Japanese soccer star Keisuke Honda, recently named general manager of Cambodia's national team, said Sunday he will concentrate on building up its players for the future. Honda spoke at a press...

Football legend Maradona lands in Sinaloa

Sunday, 9 September 2018, 02:10 Last update: about 7 years ago

Argentine soccer legend Diego Maradona arrived in northern Mexico on Saturday to begin his new job as head coach of the second-tier Mexican soccer club Dorados of Sinaloa. The club's Twitter...

England defender Shaw vows to be 'back soon' after injury

Sunday, 9 September 2018, 00:15 Last update: about 7 years ago

England defender Luke Shaw alleviated concerns about his health after receiving lengthy treatment on the field following a collision during a game against Spain on Saturday. "Thank you for all...

Salah scores 2, Egypt wins 6-0 in African qualifying

Sunday, 9 September 2018, 00:08 Last update: about 7 years ago

Liverpool or Egypt, the goals keep coming from Mohamed Salah. He can even afford a penalty miss or two. Salah scored twice — he also had two penalties saved and two assists on a frenetic...

England coach Southgate ditches trademark World Cup garment

Saturday, 8 September 2018, 23:17 Last update: about 7 years ago

The England lineup hasn't changed much since the World Cup. Gareth Southgate's clothing has. The coach didn't wear his trademark vest, or waistcoat, on Saturday as England lost to Spain 2-1 in...

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