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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...

Infantino says FIFA can afford Morocco to host 2026 World Cup

Monday, 4 June 2018, 19:30 Last update: about 8 years ago

FIFA can afford to have Morocco host the 2026 World Cup, according to President Gianni Infantino, even if the rival North American bid promises billions of dollars more in revenue. Ahead of next...

Everton won't stand in way of Rooney moving to DC United

Monday, 4 June 2018, 18:30 Last update: about 8 years ago

New Everton manager Marco Silva will not stand in Wayne Rooney's way if the striker wants to leave the English Premier League club for Major Soccer League's DC United. The 32-year-old Rooney has...

Balotelli: 'I don't have to be captain to be a role model'

Monday, 4 June 2018, 16:00 Last update: about 8 years ago

As far as Mario Balotelli is concerned, he doesn't have to be Italy's captain to be a role model. "I'm here to score goals. You can also be a role model without wearing the armband," Balotelli...

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