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French league honors Sala, Nantes retires his No 9 jersey

Friday, 8 February 2019, 20:02 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Tributes are being paid across soccer to Argentine player Emiliano Sala, with the French league announcing a minute's applause before matches. French club Nantes says it will retire the No. 9...

Man City coach Guardiola confused over Mendy's whereabouts

Friday, 8 February 2019, 18:00 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Manchester City defender Benjamin Mendy has created confusion over his whereabouts by claiming he was in Hong Kong. Currently sidelined with a knee injury, Mendy posted a video on Instagram in...

FIFA moves best player awards to Milan from London

Friday, 8 February 2019, 16:53 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

FIFA is moving from London to have a night at the opera in Milan to honor the world's best players and coaches. FIFA says the iconic Scala theater will host its annual awards ceremony on Sept....

European football weekend: What to watch in the main leagues

Friday, 8 February 2019, 15:00 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

What to watch in the leading football leagues in Europe this weekend: ENGLAND After collecting only two points from a possible six in its last two games, Liverpool's title challenge is...

Sala's last goal and last assist typified him as a player

Friday, 8 February 2019, 14:38 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Emiliano Sala waited near the penalty spot, anticipating the ball's trajectory. When it finally came, he lurched forward and sent a powerful header into the bottom corner of the net. It was the...

EPL title-chasing Liverpool reveals record profit of $162M

Friday, 8 February 2019, 12:52 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Liverpool has reported pre-tax profit rising to a record 125 million pounds ($162 million), fueled by last season's run to the Champions League final. Turnover rose by 90 million pounds to 455...

Police confirm Sala's body recovered from plane wreckage

Friday, 8 February 2019, 08:48 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

 More than two weeks after the plane carrying Emiliano Sala to a new career in the English Premier League crashed into the sea, police confirmed Thursday that the body recovered from the wreckage...

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