FIFA ethics court bans arrested vice-presidents Napout, Hawit
Saturday, 5 December 2015, 06:59
Last update: about 12 years ago
Associated Press
FIFA vice presidents Juan Angel Napout and Alfredo Hawit have been banned from soccer after being indicted on bribery and racketeering charges. The FIFA ethics committee says judge Joachim Eckert...
After 25 years, Napoli have to learn to handle Serie A lead
Friday, 4 December 2015, 10:00
Last update: about 12 years ago
Associated Press
After a quarter century, Napoli is back on top of Serie A. For a club that is perhaps more identified with its city than any other in Italy, the difficult part now is staying there. "We've...
Bayern Munich visits Borussia Moenchengladbach in Bundesliga
Friday, 4 December 2015, 09:59
Last update: about 12 years ago
Associated Press
Andre Schubert took over Borussia Moenchengladbach after five defeats at the start of the season had been enough for coach Lucien Favre. Favre walked out of the club, disappointed and demoralized...
Karim Benzema hits back at detractors in sex-tape scandal
Thursday, 3 December 2015, 11:23
Last update: about 12 years ago
Associated Press
Speaking publicly for the first time since becoming embroiled in a blackmail scandal, France striker Karim Benzema hit back at detractors in an emotional television interview on Wednesday, saying he...
Valencia appoint Gary Neville as coach until end of season
Wednesday, 2 December 2015, 14:31
Last update: about 12 years ago
Associated Press
Valencia says it has appointed Gary Neville as coach for the rest of this season after Nuno Espirito Santo left by mutual agreement. A club statement says Neville will "officially take charge of...
French Prime Minister says Benzema has no place on national team
Tuesday, 1 December 2015, 11:44
Last update: about 12 years ago
Associated Press
The French prime minister joined in the criticism of Karim Benzema on Tuesday, saying the Real Madrid striker "has no place" on the France team at the European Championship in the wake of a blackmail...