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Casillas to join Porto staff during heart attack recovery

Monday, 15 July 2019, 15:30 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

FC Porto says goalkeeper Iker Casillas will join its staff while he continues his recovery from a heart attack. Porto said Monday that the 38-year-old Casillas will take on a role that "ensures...

African Cup: Senegal vs. Algeria, Mane vs. Mahrez in final

Monday, 15 July 2019, 00:22 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

Riyad Mahrez scored from a free kick in the fifth minute of injury time as Algeria beat Nigeria 2-1 on Sunday and progressed to the African Cup of Nations final against Sadio Mane's...

Griezmann signs 5-year contract with Barcelona

Sunday, 14 July 2019, 19:53 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

France forward Antoine Griezmann has signed a five-year contract to complete his move to Barcelona from rival club Atletico Madrid. Griezmann and Barcelona club president Josep Bartomeu signed...

Miguel Alba to stay with Birkirkara FC

Saturday, 13 July 2019, 19:20 Last update: about 8 years ago Henry Brincat

Birkirkara FC said in a statement yesterday that the club and player Miguel Alba have resolved their differences and he will be staying with the Stripes according to the two-year contract signed last...

Pogba sets up Rashford in Man United's 2-0 win over Perth

Saturday, 13 July 2019, 15:18 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

Unsettled Paul Pogba provided the backheel flick for England striker Marcus Rashford to score in Manchester United's 2-0 win over the A-League's Perth Glory on Saturday at Perth Stadium. With his...

Ronaldo returns to training at Juventus

Saturday, 13 July 2019, 12:59 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

Cristiano Ronaldo has arrived back at Juventus for his first day of pre-season training. The 34-year-old Ronaldo was greeted by more than 100 fans Saturday on his arrival for standard medical...

France star Griezmann joins Barcelona from Atletico

Friday, 12 July 2019, 17:06 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

Barcelona has added a third star talent to its already world-class attack. France forward Antoine Griezmann agreed to join the Spanish champions on Friday after Barcelona said it paid the buyout...

Crouch, 38, announces retirement from football

Friday, 12 July 2019, 16:46 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

Former England striker Peter Crouch has announced his retirement at the age of 38, ending the 19-year career of one of the country's most recognizable and charismatic soccer players. The...

FIFA stats show women referees relied more on VAR than men

Friday, 12 July 2019, 16:07 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

FIFA statistics show Women's World Cup referees relied on video review more than men's referees at the 2018 World Cup. FIFA says 535 incidents were checked with video assistant referees...

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