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Euro 2020: Pukki scores again but Italy stays perfect in Finland

Sunday, 8 September 2019, 23:03 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

Italy benefited from a generous hand ball decision and converted a late penalty for a 2-1 win at Finland to extend its perfect start to European Championship qualifying on Sunday. Sauli...

Euro 2020: Contra afraid Malta would obtain late equaliser

Sunday, 8 September 2019, 21:06 Last update: about 8 years ago Chris Cassar

Romania coach Cosmin Contra was surely not a happy man after yesterday's match against Malta. He said that they created a lot in the first half and said Hagi's disallowed gial was a valid...

Euro 2020: George Puscas header punishes gallant Malta

Sunday, 8 September 2019, 20:21 Last update: about 8 years ago Chris Cassar

A Puscas header at the start of the second half punished a gallant Malta side in one of the rare distractions of an otherwise impeccable Malta defence. Well done Malta for a brave and positive performance...

U21 Euro Qualifier: Malta obtains good draw in Northern Ireland

Friday, 6 September 2019, 23:20 Last update: about 8 years ago

Malta's Under-21 side led by manager Silvio Vella started their campaign in the Under-21 Euro qualifiers, obtaining a 0-0 draw in Ballymena against Northern Ireland. In another match form the same group, Finland beat Ukraine 2-0 away from home....

Quitting track? Semenya signs for South African football team

Friday, 6 September 2019, 17:49 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

Tired, maybe, after 10 years of fighting track authorities, Caster Semenya has signed up to play with a South African soccer team. Currently banned from competing in her preferred event, the...

European Leagues detail post-2024 ideas for Champions League

Friday, 6 September 2019, 17:14 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

Europe's top soccer leagues announced a Champions League vision on Friday that rejects radical changes wanted by elite clubs. The 29-nation European Leagues group said its core principles for...

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