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French referees keep right to halt games for abusive chants

Wednesday, 11 September 2019, 21:35 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

The French league insisted Wednesday that referees still have the right to stop matches in case of homophobic chanting, despite the national federation president urging them not to halt...

Brazilian model testifies in cybercrime case against Neymar

Wednesday, 11 September 2019, 20:46 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

Police officers in Rio de Janeiro are hearing the testimony of Brazilian model Najila Trindade as part of an investigation linked to her rape allegation against soccer star Neymar. Trindade...

Valencia fires coach Marcelino 3 games into season

Wednesday, 11 September 2019, 20:26 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

Valencia has fired coach Marcelino García Toral three games into the Spanish league season, hiring former Real Madrid and Barcelona player Albert Celades as his replacement. The decision...

Arsenal 'big discussion around gangs' after player incidents

Wednesday, 11 September 2019, 18:34 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

Talks have taken place at Arsenal about the threat posed by gangs targeting footballers after Mesut Ozil and Sead Kolasinac had to fight off knife-wielding men, according to academy head Per...

Malta U-21 team humbled by hosts Ukraine

Tuesday, 10 September 2019, 21:56 Last update: about 8 years ago MFA Communications Office

The Malta Under-21 side endured a difficult night in Zaporizhia as they met a strong Ukraine who emerged 4-0 winners on Tuesday....

Clubs leader Agnelli stands by Champions League reform plan

Tuesday, 10 September 2019, 17:45 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

Even though a radical proposal to reform the Champions League has stalled, European club leaders still want to pursue certain features of the plan. European Club Association leader Andrea Agnelli...

Euro 2020: Germany, Netherlands win as Croatia drop points

Tuesday, 10 September 2019, 07:50 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

Germany flirted with defeat for a second straight European Championship qualifier before Marcel Halstenberg's first international goal lifted the team to a 2-0 win over Northern Ireland on...

Closed Champions League foiled by revolt against elite clubs

Monday, 9 September 2019, 19:52 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

A revolt by European clubs has foiled plans by their wealthiest counterparts to turn the Champions League into a largely closed competition. Juventus chairman Andrea Agnelli and his...

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