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Despite title chances, Bayern coach Kovac's future uncertain

Friday, 17 May 2019, 15:11 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

Despite leading Bayern Munich to the verge of two titles, Niko Kovac's future as coach remains up in the air. Bayern can clinch the Bundesliga title at home against Eintracht Frankfurt —...

Allegri will not coach Juventus next season, club announces

Friday, 17 May 2019, 13:22 Last update: about 8 years ago

Massimo Allegri will not be coaching Juventus next season, the club announced. Allegri won five consecutive league titles with the Turin club but has been unable to lead them to the Champions...

Injured Kane picked by England for Nations League finals

Thursday, 16 May 2019, 22:12 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

Harry Kane was selected by England for the inaugural Nations League finals next month even though he has yet to return to action for Tottenham after an ankle injury. The striker was included in...

Arsenal criticizes selection of Baku as Europa League host

Thursday, 16 May 2019, 16:56 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

The choice of Azerbaijan capital Baku to host the Europa League final has caused "unacceptable" and "extreme" travel problems for Arsenal fans, the English club said on Thursday. Arsenal and...

UEFA investigators send Manchester City case to judges

Thursday, 16 May 2019, 11:57 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

Manchester City's possible one-year ban from the Champions League is in the hands of a panel of independent judges. UEFA said Thursday its club finance investigators have sent the file on...

Coppa Italia final: Atalanta bow to Lazio

Wednesday, 15 May 2019, 22:51 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

Sergej Milinkovic-Savic scored moments after coming off the bench to lead Lazio to a 2-0 win over Atalanta in the Italian Cup final on Wednesday....

Ajax wins Dutch title, enters Champions League prelim rounds

Wednesday, 15 May 2019, 21:39 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

Ajax won its 34th Dutch league title on Wednesday, one week after a last-minute loss to Tottenham in the Champions League semifinals. A 4-1 win at struggling De Graafschap secured Ajax's...

German, French clubs oppose more elitist Champions League

Wednesday, 15 May 2019, 19:34 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

French and German professional soccer clubs on Wednesday rejected a proposal that would turn the Champions League into a largely closed-off competition. After the Bundesliga said all 36 members...

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