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Messi upset with criticism from Argentina fans

Friday, 29 March 2019, 20:40 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Argentina star Lionel Messi admitted Friday to being upset with constant criticism in his homeland, saying in an interview that even his 6-year-old son asks why his countrymen attack his performances...

Allegri: Juventus will not risk Ronaldo against Ajax

Friday, 29 March 2019, 16:16 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Cristiano Ronaldo will not be risked for Juventus' first match of the Champions League quarterfinals against Ajax if he is not fully fit, coach Massimiliano Allegri said on Friday. Ronaldo...

Australia's Tim Cahill retires from football at 39

Thursday, 28 March 2019, 23:36 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Former Millwall and Everton midfielder Tim Cahill has announced his retirement from soccer at the age of 39. Cahill retired from international soccer in November, ending a career in which he...

Gonzalo Higuain retires from Argentina's national team

Thursday, 28 March 2019, 22:23 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Chelsea striker Gonzalo Higuain has announced his retirement from the Argentina national team, citing family reasons. The 31-year-old Higuain scored 31 goals in 75 international appearances for...

Defender Rugani extends contract at Juventus to 2023

Thursday, 28 March 2019, 17:30 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Juventus defender Daniele Rugani has extended his contract with the Serie A club to 2023. Juventus announced the deal in a statement on its website on Thursday. Rugani joined Juve's youth...

UEFA charges Ireland for tennis balls protest by fans

Thursday, 28 March 2019, 12:25 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

UEFA says it charged Ireland for fans throwing tennis balls on the pitch to stop play, in protest against the national soccer federation's top official. John Delaney, an elected member of UEFA's...

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