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French club Guingamp hires Gourvennec as coach

Thursday, 8 November 2018, 16:26 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

French club Guingamp says it will hire Jocelyn Gourvennec to replace Antoine Kombouare as coach. Gourvennec previously coached the Brittany club from 2010-16 before Kombouare took...

Report: PSG recruited players according to ethnic origin

Thursday, 8 November 2018, 15:40 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

According to a report from the Mediapart news website, Paris Saint-Germain scouts have been required for years to list ethnic origins of potential recruits. Mediapart and French TV program...

Anthony Martial back in France's national team squad

Thursday, 8 November 2018, 15:11 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Anthony Martial was called back to France's national team on Thursday, eight months after his latest appearance with the squad. The Manchester United forward was included in France coach Didier...

Barcelona left back Jordi Alba back in Spain squad

Thursday, 8 November 2018, 13:50 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Barcelona left back Jordi Alba was recalled by Spain on Thursday for the UEFA Nations League match against Croatia. Coach Luis Enrique has been heavily criticized for not including Alba in his...

Barcelona midfielder Coutinho out 2-3 weeks with leg injury

Thursday, 8 November 2018, 11:48 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Barcelona and Brazil midfielder Philippe Coutinho will be sidelined for two to three weeks with a left leg injury. Barcelona says on Thursday that medical tests revealed Coutinho has a "small...

FIFA warns of World Cup ban for players in breakaway league

Wednesday, 7 November 2018, 19:30 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Soccer's biggest names would be banned from the World Cup if they played in a breakaway European Super League, FIFA President Gianni Infantino said Wednesday. Infantino, speaking to a small group...

Mourinho could still face ban for using bad language

Wednesday, 7 November 2018, 19:00 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Jose Mourinho isn't in the clear just yet after using bad language in front of a TV camera. The English Football Association said Wednesday it was appealing against a disciplinary panel's...

FIFA's 2022 World Cup expansion at risk from 28-day limit

Wednesday, 7 November 2018, 18:38 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

The 2022 World Cup must be played in just 28 days even if it is expanded to 48 teams, FIFA President Gianni Infantino said Wednesday, acknowledging that the tight schedule will make it even harder to...

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