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UEFA Europa League: Balzan go down fighting in entertaining match

Thursday, 11 July 2019, 22:45 Last update: about 8 years ago Chris Cassar

The scorching heat at the Centenary Stadium did not hinder Balzan and NK Domzale from producing an exciting 90 minutes yesterday, with the Slovenians finally emerging winners 4-3, a result which practically gives them the qualification for the next round....

UEFA Europa League: Slender defeat for Hibernians in Belarus

Thursday, 11 July 2019, 22:42 Last update: about 8 years ago

Hibernians suffered a 1-0 defeat against Shakhtyor Soligorsk in Belarus, a result that leaves Hibernians with a good chance of turning the result in their favour after the second leg in Malta next week....

FIFA gets tougher on racism in disciplinary code update

Thursday, 11 July 2019, 17:08 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

FIFA is doubling its minimum ban for racist incidents to 10 games, and will start inviting players to make victim statements at disciplinary hearings. Stricter handling of discrimination...

Koscielny refuses to travel with Arsenal on US tour

Thursday, 11 July 2019, 13:30 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

Arsenal says captain Laurent Koscielny has refused to travel with the team for its preseason tour to the United States. The English Premier League club released a statement saying it was "very...

African Cup: Nigeria, Senegal in semifinals; VAR in spotlight

Wednesday, 10 July 2019, 23:52 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

Nigeria and Senegal went through to the semifinals and VAR was straight into the spotlight on its debut at the African Cup of Nations on Wednesday. This time, the often-contentious referee video...

Ex-Caribbean soccer official hit with $79 million judgment

Wednesday, 10 July 2019, 19:13 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

A former Caribbean soccer official has been ordered to pay a $79 million penalty stemming from the FIFA (FEE'-fuh) bribery scandal. A federal judge in New York City imposed the judgment against...

Milan football clubs submit $1.3BN, 60,000-seat stadium plan

Wednesday, 10 July 2019, 17:02 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

AC Milan and Inter Milan formally want to build a new stadium. The 2026 Olympics looks set to lose its intended opening ceremony venue. The storied Milan soccer clubs jointly asked city officials...

Barcelona defender Pique to pay 2.1M euros in back taxes

Wednesday, 10 July 2019, 11:50 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

Spain's National Court has ruled that soccer player Gerard Pique must pay Spain's Tax Office 2.1 million euros (2.3 million dollars) in back taxes and fines. The court said on Wednesday that it...

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