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UEFA Europa League: Astana too strong for local champions Valletta

Thursday, 15 August 2019, 21:58 Last update: about 8 years ago

Astana cruised to the play-off stage of the UEFA Europa League with another easy victory over Valletta to qualify 8-1 on aggregate. As was the case in the away match, Astana proved to be too strong for the local champions....

UEFA postpones Champions League talks as clubs, leagues row

Thursday, 15 August 2019, 16:13 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

Changes to the Champions League are unlikely to be decided this year after UEFA on Thursday called off joint talks with the heads of European clubs and leagues who have spent months arguing over a...

US football, team talks break down; likely head to jury trial

Thursday, 15 August 2019, 15:43 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

Players for the World Cup champion women's national team say mediation talks with the U.S. Soccer Federation in their dispute over equal pay are over. Molly Levinson, who represents the players...

Calm and in control, Frappart blazes trail for female refs

Thursday, 15 August 2019, 13:00 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

In the highest-profile men's game yet for a female referee, Stéphanie Frappart made it look like any other. A month after she oversaw the Women's World Cup final, the French ref dealt with...

Ronaldo lawyers want lawsuit to go to private arbitration

Wednesday, 14 August 2019, 21:47 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

Cristiano Ronaldo's lawyers are trying to push a lawsuit by a Nevada woman who alleges the soccer star raped her out of U.S. court and into private arbitration. Court documents filed in Las Vegas...

Malta U15 unrewarded despite spirited display

Wednesday, 14 August 2019, 09:05 Last update: about 8 years ago MFA Communications Office

N. Ireland             3 Malta                     2 The Malta U15 Team suffered a 3-2 loss against...

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