Venezuela beats Argentina 3-1 to spoil Messi's return
Friday, 22 March 2019, 23:46
Last update: about 8 years ago
Associated Press
Captain Lionel Messi made his Argentina return on Friday but couldn't stop his team losing 3-1 to Venezuela in a friendly. Salomon Rondon, John Murillo and Josef Martinez scored for Venezuela at...
UEFA charges PSG forward Neymar for insulting officials
Friday, 22 March 2019, 16:42
Last update: about 8 years ago
Associated Press
UEFA says it has charged Neymar for comments made about match officials after Paris Saint-Germain lost to Manchester United in the Champions League. The PSG foward used Instagram to aim an...
Argentina coach wants teammates to step up as Messi returns
Thursday, 21 March 2019, 21:16
Last update: about 8 years ago
Associated Press
With Lionel Messi making his first start since the World Cup, Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni hopes the rest of the squad is ready to step up and reach another level. Scaloni confirmed on Thursday...
After Ireland-England switch, Rice apologizes for IRA tweets
Thursday, 21 March 2019, 20:50
Last update: about 8 years ago
Associated Press
Preparing for a possible England debut after switching international soccer allegiance from Ireland, Declan Rice apologized Thursday for past online expressions of support for the IRA. The...
Fan group urges UEFA to curb Champions League ticket hikes
Thursday, 21 March 2019, 17:24
Last update: about 8 years ago
Associated Press
After Barcelona and Manchester United raised prices for their Champions League quarterfinal matches, UEFA was urged on Thursday to enforce stricter ticketing rules by a group representing European...
Icardi ends 6-week exile at Inter as he resumes training
Thursday, 21 March 2019, 16:39
Last update: about 8 years ago
Associated Press
Mauro Icardi has resumed training with his Inter Milan teammates, ending a six-week exile. Icardi has not been on the field in more than a month, since being stripped of the captaincy amid...
Valencia again targeted by Batman creators for bat logo
Thursday, 21 March 2019, 16:16
Last update: about 8 years ago
Associated Press
Batman is coming after Valencia's bat logo. The Spanish soccer club is again being targeted by DC Comics over the use of its logo, which serves as the centerpiece of its centennial celebrations...
Cristiano Ronaldo fined $22K by UEFA for obscene gesture
Thursday, 21 March 2019, 16:07
Last update: about 8 years ago
Associated Press
Cristiano Ronaldo has been fined 20,000 euros ($22,750) by UEFA for making a provocative gesture after Juventus beat Atletico Madrid in the Champions League. UEFA says its disciplinary panel...
Frendo and Grima delighted with first Malta U-21 call-up
Thursday, 21 March 2019, 11:20
Last update: about 8 years ago
MFA Communications Office
The training camp is underway in Antalya, Turkey, for the Malta U-21 team, a week of intensive preparation that includes two friendly matches ahead of a tough competition coming up, starting in...