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Antonio Conte named Inter Milan coach

Friday, 31 May 2019, 12:24 Last update: about 7 years ago Associated Press

Antonio Conte was named Inter Milan coach on Friday, returning to Italian club soccer for the first time since leaving Juventus in 2014. While details were not disclosed, Conte reportedly signed...

Neymar says knee pain just a scare and returns to training

Friday, 31 May 2019, 11:47 Last update: about 7 years ago Associated Press

Neymar said Friday his left knee problem picked up in Copa America preparations was temporary. He returned to a full training for the first time since Tuesday at the Granja Comary training ground...

Germany coach Loew told to rest after sporting accident

Friday, 31 May 2019, 10:50 Last update: about 7 years ago Associated Press

Germany coach Joachim Loew will miss the side's upcoming European Championship qualifiers against Belarus and Estonia to recover from a sporting accident. The German soccer federation says "an...

Ramos says he will stay at Madrid despite offer from China

Thursday, 30 May 2019, 21:58 Last update: about 7 years ago Associated Press

Sergio Ramos says he will stay at Real Madrid despite having a lucrative offer from a Chinese club. Ramos called a news conference on Thursday to announce his decision, saying he is happy at Real...

Argentina's Aguero enjoying full fitness ahead of Copa

Thursday, 30 May 2019, 20:49 Last update: about 7 years ago Associated Press

Argentina striker Sergio Aguero says he has never been in better physical shape heading into a major international tournament. The Manchester City forward has joined up with the Argentina squad...

Suarez among veterans included in Uruguay squad for Copa

Thursday, 30 May 2019, 20:36 Last update: about 7 years ago Associated Press

Uruguay coach Oscar Tabarez has relied heavily on experience in his 23-man squad for the Copa America, including Barcelona star Luis Suarez, who is recovering from an injury. Tabarez will coach...

Alisson could be piece Liverpool missed in last year's final

Thursday, 30 May 2019, 16:56 Last update: about 7 years ago Associated Press

The key to Liverpool's Champions League success this year may just be in the hands of Alisson Becker. Liverpool paid a record $85 million fee for a goalkeeper to sign Alisson from Roma at the end...

After botched promotion, Hecking is Hamburg's latest coach

Thursday, 30 May 2019, 14:57 Last update: about 7 years ago Associated Press

After years of mismanagement, Hamburger SV is hoping experienced coach Dieter Hecking can lead the club back to the Bundesliga - and keep it there. Hecking, respected across the league for his...

Spalletti leaves Inter, Conte expected to replace him

Thursday, 30 May 2019, 13:56 Last update: about 7 years ago Associated Press

Inter Milan coach Luciano Spalletti has left the Serie A club, with Antonio Conte expected to replace him in the next few days. Spalletti joined Inter from Roma in 2017 and led the team to two...

Salah seeking redemption in Champions League final

Thursday, 30 May 2019, 11:23 Last update: about 7 years ago Associated Press

His left shoulder in a sling, Mohamed Salah stood in a line at the airport in Kiev with the rest of Liverpool's disappointed players as they made their way back from the Champions League final last...

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