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Deschamps keeps France World Cup squad for Nations League

Thursday, 30 August 2018, 17:15 Last update: about 9 years ago

France coach Didier Deschamps has kept faith with the players who won the World Cup for upcoming UEFA Nations League matches. With the exception of goalkeeper Steve Mandanda, who is injured,...

Luke Shaw back in England squad after shining for Man United

Thursday, 30 August 2018, 16:20 Last update: about 9 years ago

Back in favor with Jose Mourinho at Manchester United, Luke Shaw earned a recall to the England squad for the first time in 18 months on Thursday. The left back has been one of the few players to...

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...

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