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Brazil and Argentina struggling ahead of Copa America

Wednesday, 27 March 2019, 18:11 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

The Copa America is less than three months away and both Brazil and Argentina have shown they are far from their best. Brazil is having trouble defending and transitioning from the back to the...

Gabriel Jesus helps Brazil rally past Czech Republic 3-1

Tuesday, 26 March 2019, 23:04 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

Substitute Gabriel Jesus scored twice in the second half as Brazil came from behind to beat the Czech Republic 3-1 in an international friendly on Tuesday. Roberto Firmino started the rally,...

Juventus: Cristiano Ronaldo's injury 'apparently minor'

Tuesday, 26 March 2019, 21:20 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

Juventus says Cristiano Ronaldo only sustained an "apparently minor" injury when playing for Portugal but did not offer a timeline for his return. Ronaldo limped off after half an hour of...

Brave Malta Under-21 team undone by late goal

Tuesday, 26 March 2019, 18:41 Last update: about 8 years ago MFA Communications Office

A spirited and brave performance by the Malta Under-21 team was undone by an unlucky late goal as the boys deserved better in a 1-0 defeat against Kosovo in a friendly international in Antalya on Tuesday evening....

Clubs, UEFA aim to cap Champions League prices for away fans

Tuesday, 26 March 2019, 17:16 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

European soccer clubs are working with UEFA to control ticket prices for traveling fans in the Champions League, amid escalating charges for visiting Barcelona and Manchester United fans in the...

Euro clubs explore promotion-relegation for Champions League

Tuesday, 26 March 2019, 16:27 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

Europe's top soccer clubs will look at extending promotion and relegation for the Champions League in ongoing talks with UEFA to reform continental competitions in 2024. Promoting and relegating...

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