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MFA looking into reports Malta match against Finland was fixed

Friday, 30 March 2018, 08:39 Last update: about 7 years ago

The Malta Football Association will be looking into allegations made in Finnish media that the international friendly between Finland and Malta played last Monday was fixed. Finland beat Malta 5-0,...

Manchester United 'trial' for Saudi Arabia striker Al-Sahlawi

Thursday, 29 March 2018, 11:30 Last update: about 7 years ago

Saudi Arabia striker Mohammad Al-Sahlawi is reportedly set to hone his World Cup preparations by training with Manchester United. The 31-year-old has 26 goals in 33 appearances for his country,...

Egypt's frailties exposed in World Cup warmup losses

Wednesday, 28 March 2018, 20:28 Last update: about 7 years ago

With a leaky defense and a one-man attack, the sight of Egypt in a pair of recent friendlies must have been pleasing to World Cup group rivals Uruguay, Russia and Saudi Arabia. Egypt qualified...

Argentina rule out serious Sergio Romero knee damage

Wednesday, 28 March 2018, 20:26 Last update: about 7 years ago

Argentina have confirmed Manchester United goalkeeper Sergio Romero did not sustain serious damage to his right knee in Tuesday's battering at the hands of Spain. Romero collided with Diego Costa...

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