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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...

Vardy, Cahill call time on England careers

Tuesday, 28 August 2018, 16:11 Last update: about 9 years ago

Jamie Vardy and Gary Cahill no longer want to be considered for England's national team. Both players were members of the squad that reached the World Cup semifinals in Russia. They want to...

Malta FA, Frosinone sign collaboration agreement

Tuesday, 28 August 2018, 14:08 Last update: about 9 years ago

The Malta Football Association and Frosinone Calcio have signed a three-year agreement to strengthen their collaboration in the field of youth development....

Spartak's Luiz Adriano banned 3 games for hitting opponent

Tuesday, 28 August 2018, 10:53 Last update: about 9 years ago

UEFA has banned Spartak Moscow forward Luiz Adriano for three games after he hit an opponent. The Brazilian striker earned a straight red card for his foul on defender Jose Angel Crespo during...

Brazil gives Richarlison debut call-up for games in US

Tuesday, 28 August 2018, 01:09 Last update: about 9 years ago

Brazil has given Everton forward Richarlison his debut call-up to its squad for two exhibition games in the United States in September. The 21-year-old will replace Fluminense's Pedro, who...

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