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Kosovo football great Fadil Vokrri dies at 57

Saturday, 9 June 2018, 13:00 Last update: about 8 years ago

Fadil Vokrri, the president of the Football Federation of Kosovo and a former Yugoslavia international, died of a heart attack on Saturday. He was 57. Kosovo President Hashim Thaci declared...

Russian Cup-winning club to shut down a month after victory

Saturday, 9 June 2018, 09:00 Last update: about 8 years ago

Russian Cup winner FC Tosno is to be shut down just a month after lifting the trophy in the latest case of serious financial problems for football clubs in the World Cup host nation. Executive...

Italy qualifies for first Women's World Cup in 20 years

Friday, 8 June 2018, 23:17 Last update: about 8 years ago

Italy has qualified for the Women's World Cup for the first time in two decades following a 3-0 win over Portugal. The Azzurre have won all seven of their qualifiers in Group 6, securing a spot...

Liverpool confirms departure of midfielder Emre Can

Friday, 8 June 2018, 21:27 Last update: about 8 years ago

Liverpool has confirmed Germany midfielder Emre Can will leave the club with his contract about to expire. The Reds announced the departure in a statement on Friday. Liverpool coach Juergen...

Harry Kane signs new 6-year contract with Tottenham

Friday, 8 June 2018, 16:14 Last update: about 8 years ago

England captain Harry Kane signed a new six-year contract with Tottenham on Friday. British media reported Kane doubled his 100,000 pound ($133,700) weekly salary. He has scored more than 20...

FIFA Council member from Ghana banned during investigation

Friday, 8 June 2018, 16:13 Last update: about 8 years ago

FIFA Council member Kwesi Nyantakyi is banned from soccer while under investigation for taking cash gifts in a Ghanaian media undercover sting. FIFA says its ethics committee provisionally...

English Premier League confirms winter break from 2020

Friday, 8 June 2018, 15:01 Last update: about 8 years ago

A February winter break will be introduced in the English Premier League from the 2019-20 season, the Football Association announced on Friday. The breaks will be staggered to ensure that Premier...

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