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African Cup: African Cup final much more than Mane vs. Mahrez

Friday, 19 July 2019, 13:00 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

Djamel Belmadi sank to his knees, eyes closed and arms aloft after Riyad Mahrez's goal with seconds remaining put Algeria in the African Cup of Nations final for the first time in 29 years. About...

UEFA Europa League: Another slim defeat for Balzan

Thursday, 18 July 2019, 23:00 Last update: about 8 years ago

Balzan bowed out of the UEFA Europa League when they were beaten 1-0 in Slovenia by NK Domzale. The FA Trophy holders had lost a spectacular first leg 3-4, seven days ago at Ta' Qali and were...

Infantino rejects Blatter's criticism of African cleanup

Thursday, 18 July 2019, 18:50 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

FIFA president Gianni Infantino promised unwavering support for the scandal-ridden and dysfunctional African soccer confederation on Thursday as he deflected criticism by Sepp Blatter and others that...

De Ligt completes 75 million euro transfer to Juventus

Thursday, 18 July 2019, 09:52 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

Matthijs de Ligt became the most expensive defender in Serie A history after completing a 75 million euro ($85 million) transfer from Ajax on Thursday. Juventus announced the deal's completion,...

African Cup: Nigeria beats Tunisia 1-0 in 3rd place game

Wednesday, 17 July 2019, 23:13 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

Nigeria beat Tunisia 1-0 in the third-place game at the African Cup of Nations on Wednesday with an early goal by Odion Ighalo, the tournament's leading scorer. Ighalo scored from close range in...

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