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UEFA to pay €1.95B prize fund to 32 Champions League teams

Tuesday, 5 June 2018, 19:00 Last update: about 8 years ago

UEFA has announced big increases in Champions League prize money next season, with defending champion Real Madrid sure to earn more than 50 million euros ($60 million). UEFA says the 32 Champions...

Man United reach deal to sign Brazil midfielder Fred

Tuesday, 5 June 2018, 17:20 Last update: about 8 years ago

Manchester United says it has reached an agreement with Shakhtar Donetsk to sign Brazil midfielder Fred. United announced the deal in a short statement on its website on Tuesday but did not...

UEFA punishes Roma, Spartak, Athletic Bilbao for fan clashes

Tuesday, 5 June 2018, 16:39 Last update: about 8 years ago

UEFA has punished three clubs and ordered fines totaling 145,000 euros ($169,000) for fan violence at Champions League and Europa League games. Roma was fined 50,000 euros ($58,000) and cannot...

Arsenal sign Switzerland captain Lichtsteiner

Tuesday, 5 June 2018, 16:34 Last update: about 8 years ago

Switzerland captain Stephan Lichtsteiner became the first new recruit for new Arsenal coach Unai Emery, on a free transfer from Juventus on Tuesday. The 34-year-old defender won Serie A in each...

UEFA bans Buffon for rants at Champions League referee

Tuesday, 5 June 2018, 15:45 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

UEFA has banned Italian great Gianluigi Buffon for three games for his red card in a Champions League quarterfinal against Real Madrid, and later comments about the referee.  Buffon, who has...

Netherlands score late to draw with Italy 1-1 in Turin

Tuesday, 5 June 2018, 07:57 Last update: about 8 years ago

The Netherlands scored late to hold 10-man Italy to 1-1 in a friendly in Turin on Monday. Nathan Ake headed in two minutes from time to cancel out Simone Zaza's opener. Italy played the...

Liverpool's Karius had concussion in Champions League final

Tuesday, 5 June 2018, 07:55 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

Doctors based in Boston have concluded Liverpool goalkeeper Loris Karius sustained a concussion during last month's Champions League final that would have affected his performance. In a statement...

Top English Premier League clubs seek bigger cut of TV cash

Tuesday, 5 June 2018, 07:50 Last update: about 8 years ago

The English Premier League's leading clubs will seek a larger slice of international television cash at a summit this week, with Liverpool owner John Henry expressing irritation at the ongoing...

UEFA bans Man City manager Guardiola for improper conduct

Monday, 4 June 2018, 22:30 Last update: about 8 years ago

Pep Guardiola will be banned from the touchline for Manchester City's first game in the Champions League next season. The City manager will also be banned for a further game if there's a repeat...

FIFA suspends president of Dominican Republic football body

Monday, 4 June 2018, 20:30 Last update: about 8 years ago

The FIFA ethics committee has suspended Dominican Republic soccer president Osiris Guzman for 90 days, barring him from attending the World Cup and meetings in Moscow next week. FIFA says the...

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