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FIFA bans convicted Brazilian soccer official Marin for life

Monday, 15 April 2019, 15:53 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Brazilian soccer official Jose Maria Marin was banned for life by FIFA on Monday, 16 months after he was convicted of corruption charges in the United States. The 86-year-old Marin, who led...

Zurrieq FC crowned BOV Football 3rd Division Champions

Monday, 15 April 2019, 11:54 Last update: about 9 years ago Stefan Abela

Zurrieq FC were crowned BOV Football 3rd Division Champions.  Zurrieq were unbeaten through the whole season - and in the final match of the season, against Msida were trailing 1-0 at...

Infantino holds Kuwait talks on staging 2022 World Cup games

Monday, 15 April 2019, 00:04 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

FIFA President Gianni Infantino held talks in Kuwait on Sunday about the country staging 2022 World Cup matches as he pushes to enlarge the Qatar tournament from 32 to 48 teams. After meeting...

Italian Serie A: Napoli wins to delay Juventus title celebrations

Sunday, 14 April 2019, 22:42 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Napoli avoided handing Juventus the Serie A title and also relegated Chievo Verona to the second division with a 3-1 victory over the last-placed club on Sunday. Carlo Ancelotti's team needed...

German Bundesliga: Bayern returns top with 4-1 win in Duesseldorf

Sunday, 14 April 2019, 21:06 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

After fighting with teammate Robert Lewandowski in training, Kingsley Coman struck again with two goals to help Bayern Munich return to the top of the Bundesliga with a 4-1 win at Fortuna Duesseldorf...

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