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UEFA president likes British co-host bid for 2030 World Cup

Friday, 31 August 2018, 18:32 Last update: about 9 years ago

UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin says Britain should again host the World Cup in 2030, more than 60 years after England won its home tournament. "After all these years it's time for that part of...

Milan to play Luxembourg newcomer in Europa League group

Friday, 31 August 2018, 17:50 Last update: about 9 years ago

Seven-time European champion AC Milan's reward for being reinstated in the Europa League includes a trip to Luxembourg. Milan, which won a Court of Arbitration for Sport appeal to overturn...

Gerrard-Rodgers reunion adds fresh spice to Old Firm rivalry

Friday, 31 August 2018, 16:50 Last update: about 9 years ago

Unbeaten in his first 12 games as Rangers coach, Steven Gerrard has made a seamless transition to soccer management and an impressive start to his task of restoring the flagging fortunes of Scotland's...

De Jong gets 1st Netherlands call-up, Sneijder gets last

Friday, 31 August 2018, 16:23 Last update: about 9 years ago

Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman opted for something old and something new Friday in naming his squad for upcoming matches against Peru and World Cup champion France. Koeman picked 21-year-old...

Usain Bolt makes soccer debut for Central Coast Mariners

Friday, 31 August 2018, 15:25 Last update: about 9 years ago

Usain Bolt's soccer debut for the Central Coast Mariners on Friday lasted about 20 minutes against an amateur local team and with almost 10,000 people in the crowd. The eight-time Olympic gold...

Luis Enrique leaves out Koke, Alba and Aspas in 1st call-up

Friday, 31 August 2018, 15:02 Last update: about 9 years ago

Luis Enrique had some surprises in naming his first squad as Spain's coach on Friday, leaving out regulars such as Jorge "Koke" Resurreccion, Jordi Alba and Iago Aspas. Enrique called up 24...

Milan to play Luxembourg newcomer in Europa League group

Friday, 31 August 2018, 14:19 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Seven-time European champion AC Milan will play Luxembourg newcomer Dudelange in the group stage of the Europa League. Milan, which won a Court of Arbitration for Sport appeal to overturn...

UEFA sets 2019 Super Cup target to start using video review

Friday, 31 August 2018, 12:03 Last update: about 9 years ago

UEFA plans to start using video review to help referees at next year's Super Cup. The often-controversial technology is unlikely to be used for this season's Champions League, UEFA president...

Liverpool-Chelsea the standout match in English League Cup

Thursday, 30 August 2018, 23:23 Last update: about 9 years ago

Liverpool will host Chelsea in the standout match in the third round of the English League Cup. There were three other all-Premier League matches in the draw made on Thursday: Tottenham vs....

Luka Modric wins UEFA vote as best player in Europe

Thursday, 30 August 2018, 20:09 Last update: about 9 years ago

Croatia captain Luka Modric has been voted the best player in Europe last season, edging former Real Madrid teammate Cristiano Ronaldo and Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah for the UEFA...

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