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Brighton COVID-19 case highlights challenges of resuming EPL

Sunday, 10 May 2020, 13:50 Last update: about 7 years ago Associated Press

The Premier League’s challenge of resuming during the coronavirus pandemic was underscored Sunday when Brighton announced a player had tested positive just as clubs prepare for fresh talks on...

Dynamo Dresden's return halted with 2 more cases of COVID-19

Saturday, 9 May 2020, 21:19 Last update: about 7 years ago Associated Press

Two players at German second division side Dynamo Dresden tested positive for the new coronavirus on Saturday, putting on hold the club’s planned return to soccer next weekend. Dresden was...

Some Spanish football teams resume individual training

Friday, 8 May 2020, 18:26 Last update: about 7 years ago Associated Press

It was a beautiful sight for soccer fans: Lionel Messi juggling a soccer ball again. The Barcelona star hadn’t been on a training field for nearly two months, since Spain went...

Pogba, Rashford available again for United; Ighalo hopeful

Friday, 8 May 2020, 17:18 Last update: about 7 years ago Associated Press

Paul Pogba and Marcus Rashford are expected to be available for Manchester United whenever the Premier League is allowed to resume after the suspension caused by the coronavirus outbreak. Whether...

Football teams allowed to use more substitutes during backlog

Friday, 8 May 2020, 15:41 Last update: about 7 years ago Associated Press

Soccer teams are going to get some extra help from the bench during a backlog of games caused by the coronavirus pandemic. The International Football Association Board agreed Friday to let teams...

Bundesliga football to resume on May 16 in empty stadiums

Thursday, 7 May 2020, 18:46 Last update: about 7 years ago Associated Press

The Bundesliga soccer season will resume on May 16 in empty stadiums, picking up right where it left off two months ago amid the coronavirus pandemic. Thursday’s announcement comes one day...

Bayern hires former Germany striker Klose as assistant coach

Thursday, 7 May 2020, 15:18 Last update: about 7 years ago Associated Press

Bayern Munich hired former Germany forward Miroslav Klose as assistant coach on Thursday. Bayern said the 41-year-old Klose, who has been in charge of the club's under-17 teams for two seasons,...

German football's Bundesliga given OK to resume in May

Wednesday, 6 May 2020, 19:37 Last update: about 7 years ago Associated Press

The Bundesliga can resume playing this month, ending a two-month suspension caused by the coronavirus pandemic. German Chancellor Angela Merkel announced a loosening of a range of containment...

Spanish football players return to training camps, get tested

Wednesday, 6 May 2020, 17:11 Last update: about 7 years ago Associated Press

Soccer players in Spain returned to their team’s training camps Wednesday for the first time since the country entered a lockdown nearly two months ago because of the coronavirus...

FIFA to judge Sampdoria claim from sale of Bruno Fernandes

Wednesday, 6 May 2020, 15:14 Last update: about 7 years ago Associated Press

FIFA is investigating a complaint by Sampdoria to get a share of the reported 55 million euro ($59.4 million) transfer fee Manchester United paid Sporting Lisbon for Bruno Fernandes. FIFA said...

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