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Milan beat Carpi 2-1 to reach Italian Cup semifinals

Thursday, 14 January 2016, 06:33 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Carlos Bacca scored one goal and set up another and AC Milan held on to beat Carpi 2-1 Wednesday to reach the Italian Cup semifinals. Milan will next face either second-division Spezia or...

Updated: Jerome Valcke dismissed as FIFA secretary general

Wednesday, 13 January 2016, 11:03 Last update: about 9 years ago

Jerome Valcke has been dismissed as secretary general of soccer's scandal-scarred governing body. FIFA says its emergency committee fired Valcke with immediate effect and terminated his...

Boring United? Van Gaal's team in 3-3 thriller at Newcastle

Wednesday, 13 January 2016, 06:22 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

So much for Manchester United being boring. In one of the most entertaining matches of the English Premier League, United squandered a two-goal lead, went back in front through an exquisite shot...

Lionel Messi wins FIFA world player award for record fifth time

Monday, 11 January 2016, 21:21 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Lionel Messi has won the FIFA world player of the year award for a record fifth time. Messi ended Cristiano Ronaldo's two-year hold on the Ballon d'Or trophy on Monday to lift soccer's top...

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