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Kaka and Figo in Pakistan to launch World Football Stars event

Thursday, 10 January 2019, 16:10 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Soccer greats Luis Figo and Kaka arrived in Pakistan on Thursday to launch the World Soccer Stars event in a country more known for its cricket. A private England-based group, Touchsky Group,...

Qatari broadcaster asks Italy to move football game from Saudi

Thursday, 10 January 2019, 15:53 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Qatari state-owned sports broadcaster beIN has asked Italy's soccer league not to play a showpiece match in Saudi Arabia, accusing the country of backing the pirating of live coverage, and...

Bayern veteran Franck Ribery injured in training game

Thursday, 10 January 2019, 10:12 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Bayern Munich winger Franck Ribery has been ruled out indefinitely after picking up a thigh injury in an internal training game. The Bavarian club says Ribery tore muscle fiber in his right thigh...

Fiorentina win VisitMalta triangular tournament

Thursday, 10 January 2019, 00:07 Last update: about 9 years ago Henry Brincat

Italian Serie A side Fiorentina won yesterday's triangular tournament at Ta' Qali having the better of local Premier League joint leaders Hibernians and Gzira United. The tournament, consisting...

Kristian Naumovski to stay at Birkirkara

Wednesday, 9 January 2019, 22:02 Last update: about 9 years ago Henry Brincat

Birkirkara FC yesterday confirmed that goalkeeper Kristian Naumovski will remain with the club and that he will not be leaving in this January Transfer Market. Naumovski has a contract with...

Asian Cup: Japan, Qatar start tournament with narrow wins

Wednesday, 9 January 2019, 19:30 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Qatar and Japan won their opening games at the Asian Cup on Wednesday, but for both teams it's all about 2022. Quite literally for Qatar, which is hosting the next World Cup that year and scored its...

Asian Cup: India striker overtakes Messi in national team scoring

Wednesday, 9 January 2019, 15:54 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

His name is being mentioned in the same breath as Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, even though it's a name few soccer fans are familiar with. By scoring two goals in his first match at this...

Bayern Munich wants to sign Hudson-Odoi from Chelsea

Wednesday, 9 January 2019, 14:15 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Bayern Munich wants to sign English winger Callum Hudson-Odoi from Chelsea. Bayern sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic says "he's a very interesting player that we really want to sign. He has...

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