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FIFA backs working group on Australia reforms

Thursday, 23 August 2018, 02:42 Last update: about 9 years ago

World governing body FIFA has endorsed the recommendations of a working group on the governance of Football Federation Australia, rejecting opposition from the FFA's departing chairman Stephen...

Liberian President Weah criticised for honoring Wenger

Wednesday, 22 August 2018, 21:36 Last update: about 9 years ago

Liberian President and former soccer star George Weah's plan to honor Arsene Wenger with the West African country's highest award was criticized by opposition politicians on Wednesday. Weah, who...

Serie A to commemorate victims of bridge collapse with shirt

Wednesday, 22 August 2018, 18:30 Last update: about 9 years ago

Players and officials will wear a special shirt ahead of this weekend's Serie A matches to commemorate the victims of the Morandi Bridge tragedy in Genoa. The highway bridge collapsed last week,...

FIFA takes control of Uruguay federation amid World Cup bid

Wednesday, 22 August 2018, 18:25 Last update: about 9 years ago

FIFA has taken temporary control of the Uruguayan soccer federation because of governance concerns as the country campaigns with Argentina and Paraguay to host the 2030 World Cup. FIFA said...

Cristiano Ronaldo says move to Juventus was 'destiny'

Wednesday, 22 August 2018, 17:58 Last update: about 9 years ago

For Cristiano Ronaldo, it was "destiny" to join Juventus as he tries to become only the second player to win the Champions League with three different clubs. Ronaldo moved from Real Madrid to...

Kante adjusts to new attacking role at Chelsea

Wednesday, 22 August 2018, 12:50 Last update: about 9 years ago

Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri inherited possibly the best defensive midfielder in the world when he took over the team in the offseason. N'Golo Kante has been one of the most influential players...

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