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Bayer Leverkusen fires coach Peter Bosz after sudden decline

Tuesday, 23 March 2021, 11:52 Last update: about 6 years ago

Bayer Leverkusen fired coach Peter Bosz on Tuesday following a decline in the team's form over the past few months. The Bundesliga club said 39-year-old Hannes Wolf, who had been in charge of the...

Hibernians FC president Tony Bezzina passes away

Monday, 15 March 2021, 12:09 Last update: about 6 years ago

Hibernians FC president Tony Bezzina has passed away at the age of 72. Bezzina (above, right) is the longest serving president in Maltese football, having served for 43 years at the helm of...

Milan scores late to draw 1-1 at Man United in Europa League

Thursday, 11 March 2021, 21:18 Last update: about 6 years ago Associated Press

AC Milan defender Simon Kjær scored in injury time Thursday to secure a 1-1 draw at Manchester United in the first leg of the Europa League's round of 16. Kjær capitalized on poor...

Mangia names 30-man squad for upcoming European Qualifiers

Thursday, 11 March 2021, 19:23 Last update: about 6 years ago MFA Communications Office

Malta coach Devis Mangia has named a 30-man squad for the opening 2022 World Cup European Qualifiers at home to Russia and away to Slovakia and Croatia later this month.   The national...

Inter midfielder Arturo Vidal to undergo knee surgery

Thursday, 11 March 2021, 14:28 Last update: about 6 years ago Associated Press

Inter Milan midfielder Arturo Vidal will undergo surgery on his left knee on Friday. Vidal started the last match on Monday against Atalanta but was taken off in the 52nd minute. He had played...

Wales without manager Ryan Giggs as investigation continues

Wednesday, 10 March 2021, 20:30 Last update: about 6 years ago Associated Press

Wales manager Ryan Giggs will miss the start of his team's World Cup qualifying campaign while he remains on police bail following his arrest on suspicion of assault last year. Giggs was arrested...

Juventus knocked out of Champions League by 10-man Porto

Wednesday, 10 March 2021, 00:38 Last update: about 6 years ago Associated Press

Juventus — and Cristiano Ronaldo — crashed out of the Champions League round of 16 on away goals for the second successive year as the Bianconeri were were eliminated by 10-man Porto on...

Löw to quit as Germany coach after European Championship

Tuesday, 9 March 2021, 11:33 Last update: about 6 years ago Associated Press

Joachim Löw will step down as Germany coach after this year's European Championship. The German soccer federation said Tuesday that Löw asked to terminate his contract, which was to run...

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