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Scotland fires coach after 1 of worst results in its history

Thursday, 18 April 2019, 14:52 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Scotland has fired coach Alex McLeish after one of the worst results in the national team's history. A 3-0 loss to Kazakhstan in a European Championship qualifier last month was highlighted by...

Albania hires Edoardo Reja to coach its national team

Wednesday, 17 April 2019, 18:01 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

The Albanian soccer federation hired Edoardo "Edy" Reja on Wednesday to coach the country's national soccer team. The 73-year-old Reja, who signed a seven-month contract, said he will lead the...

Police stop 54 weapon-carrying Ajax fans ahead of Juve game

Tuesday, 16 April 2019, 21:47 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Italian police stopped 54 weapon-carrying Ajax supporters on the eve of Tuesday's Champions League match against Juventus and will escort them out of the country. The fans were stopped aboard...

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