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Man United defender Shaw nearly had right leg amputated

Wednesday, 5 September 2018, 09:15 Last update: about 9 years ago

Manchester United defender Luke Shaw's right leg nearly had to be amputated following an injury that saw him consider quitting football. Shaw could this week make his first England start since...

Denmark scrambles together new squad, coach amid pay dispute

Tuesday, 4 September 2018, 22:12 Last update: about 9 years ago

Denmark patched together a new squad and an interim coach on Tuesday to fulfil the national team's obligations for upcoming matches against Slovakia and Wales amid a pay dispute involving its best...

Scotland qualifies for Women's World Cup for first time

Tuesday, 4 September 2018, 21:34 Last update: about 9 years ago

Scotland qualified for the Women's World Cup for the first time with a 2-1 victory over Albania on Tuesday. Jane Ross scored the second goal that sealed top spot for Scotland in...

Club coaches support early, unified transfer window closure

Tuesday, 4 September 2018, 20:10 Last update: about 9 years ago

Top club coaches want the European summer transfer window to close on the same day across the continent before their league seasons start. After UEFA hosted coaches including Jose Mourinho and...

Roberto Mancini's training sessions are music to the ears

Tuesday, 4 September 2018, 19:14 Last update: about 9 years ago

Italy coach Roberto Mancini is trying something new to motivate his players. For the first time in Italy training sessions, music is being played from a speaker attached to a mobile...

Tim Cahill to play final game for Australia against Lebanon

Tuesday, 4 September 2018, 15:56 Last update: about 9 years ago

Tim Cahill will play his 108th — and last — game for Australia in November before ending his international career. The 38-year-old Cahill, who has scored a record 50 goals for the...

Real Madrid in draw for 7-team Club World Cup

Tuesday, 4 September 2018, 11:50 Last update: about 9 years ago

Real Madrid will face either the champions of Asia or Mexican club Guadalajara in the Club World Cup semifinals. FIFA made the draw Tuesday for the seven-team tournament, which will be played...

Paraguay hires former Mexico coach Juan Carlos Osorio

Tuesday, 4 September 2018, 00:14 Last update: about 9 years ago

Paraguay hired former Mexico coach Juan Carlos Osorio to lead its own national team on Monday. Osorio was contracted to the end of qualifying for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, the Paraguay...

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