Inaugural Nations League surpasses most expectations
Tuesday, 11 June 2019, 19:18
Last update: about 7 years ago
Associated Press
The Estádio do Dragão was still filled as Cristiano Ronaldo and his teammates congratulated each other and waited for the trophy presentation after Portugal won the UEFA Nations League...
Italian clubs oppose Juventus-led Champions League plan
Tuesday, 11 June 2019, 15:54
Last update: about 7 years ago
Associated Press
Most of the clubs in the Italian league have opposed Champions League reform ideas pushed by Juventus chairman Andrea Agnelli to close off entries to the competition. The league said...
Roma hires coach Paulo Fonseca from Shakhtar Donetsk
Tuesday, 11 June 2019, 11:32
Last update: about 7 years ago
Associated Press
Paulo Fonseca has been hired as coach by Roma from Shakhtar Donetsk to try leading the club back into the Champions League. Roma said the Portuguese coach signed a two-year contract, with an...
Teenager João Félix drawing comparisons to Ronaldo
Tuesday, 11 June 2019, 10:00
Last update: about 7 years ago
Associated Press
When João Félix first found himself in the same locker room as Cristiano Ronaldo, he said it felt like being in a video game. "It was weird. I had never seen him live, so close to...
Euro 2020: Spain, Poland stay perfect in qualifying
Tuesday, 11 June 2019, 07:42
Last update: about 7 years ago
Associated Press
Spain and Poland maintained perfect records in qualifying for the 2020 European Championship by winning their third straight games on Friday. Spain took a 4-1 victory home from Faeroe Islands...
Euro 2020: Sharp Romania inflict heavy defeat on Malta
Monday, 10 June 2019, 23:10
Last update: about 7 years ago
Chris Cassar
Romania scored three goals in the first half to wrap up the match at Ta' Qali and gain the much needed win in their quest to earn a place in the Euro 2020 finals. It was an easy win for Romania who were in a class of their own, against a Malta side that ventured forward for long stretches, but a Malta side that had gaping holes in defence....
Neres set to replace Neymar for Brazil at Copa America
Monday, 10 June 2019, 18:14
Last update: about 7 years ago
Associated Press
After only one game, David Neres is already starting to the fill the hole left by Neymar. The 22-year-old Neres, who played a key role in helping Ajax reach the Champions League semifinals this...
Ronaldo courts Netherlands defender De Ligt for Juventus
Monday, 10 June 2019, 13:38
Last update: about 7 years ago
Associated Press
Netherlands defender Matthijs de Ligt says Cristiano Ronaldo wants him to become his new teammate at Italian club Juventus. Dutch media are reporting that De Ligt said Ronaldo asked him if he was...