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Belgium rises to No. 3 in FIFA rankings led by Germany

Thursday, 9 April 2015, 10:52 Last update: about 13 years ago

Belgium has risent to its highest-ever spot at No. 3 in the latest FIFA rankings, which are still led by World Cup winner Germany. Argentina is second and Belgium trades places with No. 4...

Manchester City lose 2-1 to Crystal Palace in Premier League

Tuesday, 7 April 2015, 06:11 Last update: about 13 years ago Associated Press

Manchester City fell further out of title contention by losing 2-1 to Crystal Palace in the Premier League on Monday, dropping to fourth in the standings and all but surrendering its championship...

Ronaldo's five goals rekindle scoring duel with Messi in Spain

Monday, 6 April 2015, 14:58 Last update: about 13 years ago Associated Press

Cristiano Ronaldo's devastating five-goal performance on Sunday has rekindled his ongoing duel with rival Lionel Messi to see which star ends the season as the Spanish league's top scorer. Messi...

Italy coach Conte seeks hearing in match-fixing inquiry

Thursday, 2 April 2015, 15:17 Last update: about 13 years ago Associated Press

Italy coach Antonio Conte is seeking a hearing before prosecutors in Cremona investigating him for match-fixing. Lawyers for the Italian football federation made the request recently, prosecutor...

Italy, England in 1-1 draw in international friendly

Wednesday, 1 April 2015, 06:49 Last update: about 13 years ago Associated Press

Andros Townsend scored a late equalizer as England held Italyto a 1-1 draw in an international friendly at the Juventus Stadium on Tuesday. Substitute Townsend leveled 11 minutes from time...

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