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Champions League draw and football politics on Monaco agenda

Thursday, 30 August 2018, 10:26 Last update: about 9 years ago

At beachside venues in ritzy Monaco, the biggest names in European soccer will gather this week to shape high-class games and high-stakes politics. The annual draw for the group stage of the...

Real Madrid re-signs forward Mariano Diaz from Lyon

Thursday, 30 August 2018, 08:47 Last update: about 9 years ago

Real Madrid says it has re-signed forward Mariano Diaz after he played a season with Lyon in France. The 25-year-old Diaz, who used to play for Madrid's youth squads and joined the senior team in...

Copa Libertadores match halted amid violence in Brazil

Wednesday, 29 August 2018, 20:20 Last update: about 9 years ago

The Copa Libertadores match between Brazil's Santos and Argentina's Independiente had to be called off before the final whistle Tuesday night after angry local fans fought with police and threw...

Luis Oliveira back at Floriana’s helm

Wednesday, 29 August 2018, 19:39 Last update: about 9 years ago

Floriana yesterday announced that former Belgian international Luis Oliveira will be their coach for the rest of the season. He will replace Nicolas Chiesa who parted ways with Floriana a couple of...

US and Sounders striker Clint Dempsey retires from football

Wednesday, 29 August 2018, 18:29 Last update: about 9 years ago

Former U.S. national team captain and Seattle Sounders striker Clint Dempsey has announced his retirement, effective immediately. In a statement issued Wednesday by the Sounders, the 35-year-old...

Malta vs Azerbaijan – Grab your ticket!

Wednesday, 29 August 2018, 18:18 Last update: about 9 years ago

Malta’s eagerly-awaited home debut in the inaugural UEFA Nations League is fast approaching. On Monday, September 10, the national team, led by coach Ray Farrugia, take on Azerbaijan at the...

Dutch international Strootman joins Marseille

Wednesday, 29 August 2018, 15:21 Last update: about 9 years ago

French club Marseille has signed Dutch international Kevin Strootman from Roma in a deal worth 25 million euros ($29 million). The 28-year-old midfielder will be reunited with former Roma coach...

Dortmund finds its striker: Barcelona's Paco Alcacer

Wednesday, 29 August 2018, 14:22 Last update: about 9 years ago

Borussia Dortmund has agreed to sign Spanish forward Paco Alcacer on loan from Barcelona with an option to buy. The Bundesliga side says the 24-year-old Alcacer completed a medical on Tuesday and...

Ajax returns to Champions League after 4 years away

Tuesday, 28 August 2018, 23:10 Last update: about 9 years ago

Four-time European champion Ajax qualified for the Champions League group stage on Tuesday for the first time in four years, while AEK Athens and Young Boys Bern ended even longer absences. Ajax...

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