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African Cup: Ghana through as last 16 lineup decided

Wednesday, 3 July 2019, 01:53 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

Jordan Ayew's splendid solo goal helped Ghana overcome an unimpressive start in the African Cup of Nations to beat Guinea-Bissau 2-0 on Tuesday and win its group. Ayew broke down the left wing,...

Tottenham breaks transfer record to sign Ndombele from Lyon

Tuesday, 2 July 2019, 22:17 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

Tottenham signed midfielder Tanguy Ndombele for a club-record 60 million euros ($68 million) as the English club ended 18 months of transfer inactivity on Tuesday. The 22-year-old France...

Copa America: Brazil and Argentina under pressure in semifinal

Tuesday, 2 July 2019, 21:00 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

Brazil will be under pressure for its future and Argentina for its past when they meet in the Copa América semifinals on Tuesday at Mineirão Stadium. The hosts need the title to try...

Cory Greenland to contest for Vice-President of the MFA

Tuesday, 2 July 2019, 14:51 Last update: about 8 years ago

"After the encouraging result of the January 2017 casual election for the post Vice President of the Malta Football Association (MFA) and a process of feedback collection with local Clubs and Member...

Rabiot credits club icon Buffon for making move to Juventus

Tuesday, 2 July 2019, 13:11 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

New Juventus midfielder Adrien Rabiot said conversations with club great Gianluigi Buffon helped convince him to sign with the Italian champion. Rabiot was presented to the media on Tuesday,...

PSG signs attacking midfielder Pablo Sarabia from Sevilla

Tuesday, 2 July 2019, 13:08 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

Paris Saint-Germain has signed attacking midfielder Pablo Sarabia from Sevilla. PSG says on its Twitter account Sarabia signed a five-year contract. The value of the deal was not...

Benitez joins Chinese Super League side Dalian Yifang

Tuesday, 2 July 2019, 11:47 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

Rafael Benitez has confirmed he has joined Chinese Super League side Dalian Yifang. He tweeted on Tuesday, "After a long path... We start a new challenge! I'm happy to begin this new project with...

Italian midfielder Marchisio leaves Zenit

Tuesday, 2 July 2019, 09:53 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

Italian midfielder Claudio Marchisio has left Zenit St. Petersburg by mutual consent after a single injury-plagued season in Russia. The 33-year-old joined Zenit in September after leaving...

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