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Modric, Mbappe in running for Ballon d'Or

Monday, 8 October 2018, 21:37 Last update: about 9 years ago

Luka Modric and Kylian Mbappe are in the running to break Lionel Messi's and Cristiano Ronaldo's 10-year dominance of the Ballon d'Or. The World Cup finalist and champion, respectively, are...

Cutrone and 2 defenders leave Italy squad with injuries

Monday, 8 October 2018, 16:52 Last update: about 9 years ago

Three injured players have left Italy's squad ahead of a friendly against Ukraine and a UEFA Nations League match at Poland. Forward Patrick Cutrone and defenders Alessio Romagnoli and Danilo...

Payet back with France squad after Fekir's withdrawal

Monday, 8 October 2018, 16:51 Last update: about 9 years ago

Marseille winger Dimitri Payet was called up Monday by France coach Didier Deschamps for upcoming matches against Iceland and Germany as a replacement for the injured Nabil Fekir. Payet missed...

Denmark players faced 'violent personal attacks' in dispute

Monday, 8 October 2018, 16:20 Last update: about 9 years ago

Denmark's players say they were subject to "overly violent personal attacks" during a contract dispute with the country's soccer association. Denmark was forced to field a severely weakened...

Germany calls up Emre Can after Havertz, Ruediger drop out

Monday, 8 October 2018, 15:49 Last update: about 9 years ago

Germany coach Joachim Loew called up midfielder Emre Can for the upcoming UEFA Nations League games in the Netherlands and France after Kai Havertz and Antonio Ruediger dropped out on...

Former England captain John Terry announces his retirement

Sunday, 7 October 2018, 22:00 Last update: about 9 years ago

Former Chelsea and England captain John Terry has announced his retirement. "After 23 incredible years as a footballer, I have decided now is the right time to retire from playing," Terry said on...

Spanish La Liga: Sevilla, Atletico move past Madrid with wins

Sunday, 7 October 2018, 21:35 Last update: about 9 years ago

Sevilla and Atletico Madrid both took advantage of Real Madrid's latest slip by winning Sunday to leapfrog the European champion at the top of the Spanish league. Sevilla beat 10-man Celta Vigo...

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