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Humble One: Mourinho says he’s emotionally stronger at Spurs

Thursday, 21 November 2019, 19:27 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

After touting his humility and willingness to learn from past mistakes, Jose Mourinho couldn’t resist a flash of the old familiar cheekiness. Even after opening his first comments as...

Emery: Xhaka ‘better in his mind’ ahead of Arsenal return

Thursday, 21 November 2019, 16:53 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka is in contention to play against Southampton this weekend after missing the last four games following his angry reaction to being jeered by the team’s own fans,...

Chelsea verdict due mid-December in FIFA transfer ban case

Wednesday, 20 November 2019, 17:42 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

Chelsea can expect a verdict within three weeks in its appeal to overturn a FIFA transfer ban for breaking youth transfer rules. The Court of Arbitration for Sport said after a hearing Wednesday...

UEFA confirms seeding pots for unusual Euro 2020 draw

Wednesday, 20 November 2019, 16:39 Last update: about 8 years ago Alison Bezzina

UEFA has confirmed seeding pots for the 2020 European Championship, where some teams are slotted into groups ahead of the draw next week. An unusual draw for the 24-nation tournament is made Nov....

New handball rule is straining VAR system in Serie A

Wednesday, 20 November 2019, 14:15 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

A recent modification by soccer's rule-making panel is the culprit for a significant increase in VAR dependence — and controversy — in Serie A this season, according to Italy’s...

Mourinho back in English football as Tottenham manager

Wednesday, 20 November 2019, 12:30 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

Jose Mourinho sealed a return to coaching after almost a year out when Tottenham hired one of the world’s most successful managers in a bid to end the club’s decade-long wait for a...

Euro 2020: 16 teams set for playoffs; draw to shape games

Tuesday, 19 November 2019, 23:56 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

The 16-team lineup for the 2020 European Championship playoffs was confirmed Tuesday with a draw needed this week to decide which three nations join Iceland in the top-tier bracket. The 16 teams...

Malta U21s go down to strong Danes in Aalborg

Tuesday, 19 November 2019, 22:45 Last update: about 8 years ago MFA Communications Office

As expected, the Malta Under-21 team found the going very tough in their away match against leaders Denmark who emerged 5-1 winners at the Aalborg Stadium to cement top spot in Group 8 with a maximum 15 points....

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