Woman accuses Neymar of rape, player says he was set up
Sunday, 2 June 2019, 07:47
Last update: about 8 years ago
Associated Press
A Brazilian police document says an unidentified woman has accused soccer star Neymar of raping her in Paris last month. After the revelation, the player used Instagram to publish a 7-minute video...
Liverpool win Champions League, beating Tottenham 2-0 in final
Saturday, 1 June 2019, 23:06
Last update: about 8 years ago
Associated Press
No tears of pain this time for Mohamed Salah, who needed only 108 seconds to banish his Champions League final heartbreak. Once Salah dispatched his early penalty against Tottenham, Liverpool was on the path to a sixth European title on Saturday night....
Former Spain striker Reyes killed in car crash
Saturday, 1 June 2019, 13:55
Last update: about 8 years ago
Ex-Arsenal striker Jose Antonio Reyes, 35, has died in a car crash, his former club Sevilla FC has confirmed. Posting an image of the club's crest with a black ribbon, the club said on Twitter:...
ECA to hold Special General Assembly in Malta next week
Friday, 31 May 2019, 13:38
Last update: about 8 years ago
Henry Brincat
The European Clubs Association (ECA) Executive Board is holding a Special General Assembly on 6-7 June in Malta. The future of UEFA Club competitions post 2024 will be the main item on the...
Swiss supreme court dismisses Valcke's FIFA ban appeal
Friday, 31 May 2019, 13:13
Last update: about 8 years ago
Associated Press
The Swiss supreme court has rejected an appeal by former FIFA secretary general Jerome Valcke against a 10-year ban from soccer for financial wrongdoing. The decision was published...
Antonio Conte named Inter Milan coach
Friday, 31 May 2019, 12:24
Last update: about 8 years ago
Associated Press
Antonio Conte was named Inter Milan coach on Friday, returning to Italian club soccer for the first time since leaving Juventus in 2014. While details were not disclosed, Conte reportedly signed...
Neymar says knee pain just a scare and returns to training
Friday, 31 May 2019, 11:47
Last update: about 8 years ago
Associated Press
Neymar said Friday his left knee problem picked up in Copa America preparations was temporary. He returned to a full training for the first time since Tuesday at the Granja Comary training ground...
Germany coach Loew told to rest after sporting accident
Friday, 31 May 2019, 10:50
Last update: about 8 years ago
Associated Press
Germany coach Joachim Loew will miss the side's upcoming European Championship qualifiers against Belarus and Estonia to recover from a sporting accident. The German soccer federation says "an...
Ramos says he will stay at Madrid despite offer from China
Thursday, 30 May 2019, 21:58
Last update: about 8 years ago
Associated Press
Sergio Ramos says he will stay at Real Madrid despite having a lucrative offer from a Chinese club. Ramos called a news conference on Thursday to announce his decision, saying he is happy at Real...