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Beckham scores as United faces Bayern 20 years after CL win

Sunday, 26 May 2019, 22:25 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer wound back the years as the Manchester United manager came off the bench to score for Alex Ferguson's side against a Bayern Munich team in the "Treble Reunion" match — 20...

Despite double, Bayern coach Kovac waiting for assurances

Sunday, 26 May 2019, 00:58 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

Niko Kovac is the first to win a domestic double in Germany as a player and coach, yet it may not be enough to keep his job as Bayern Munich coach. Kovac, whose side defeated Leipzig 3-0 in the...

Valencia beats Barcelona 2-1 to win the Copa del Rey

Sunday, 26 May 2019, 00:38 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

There was no lifting of a winner's trophy this time for Lionel Messi. The Barcelona star had to settle on receiving the runner-up plate from Spanish King Felipe VI after Valencia beat his side...

Italian Serie A: Bologna beat Napoli late to finish on high

Saturday, 25 May 2019, 23:29 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

Federico Santander scored a late winner for Bologna to beat Napoli 3-2 in the last round of Serie A on Saturday. Santander bagged the opening goal as Bologna, in mid-table, led 2-0 by...

Celtic beats Hearts in Cup final to win 'triple treble'

Saturday, 25 May 2019, 19:38 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

Celtic wrapped up a domestic treble for an unprecedented third straight season after beating Hearts 2-1 in the Scottish Cup final on Saturday. Immediately afterwards, Celtic offered manager Neil...

PSG coach Thomas Tuchel extends contract for another year

Saturday, 25 May 2019, 14:39 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

Paris Saint-Germain coach Thomas Tuchel has extended his contract at the French champion for another year until June 2021, despite a disappointing second half of the season. The German coach...

Andrei Agius wins MFA’s Footballer of the Year award

Friday, 24 May 2019, 23:02 Last update: about 8 years ago Janette Cassar

Hibernians and Malta defender Andrei Agius won the MFA's Best Player of the Year award. These were the last awards being presented under Norman Darmanin Demajo's presidency. Italian international...

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