Melbourne Victory confirms negotiations with Japan's Honda
Monday, 23 July 2018, 22:28
Last update: about 9 years ago
Melbourne Victory coach Kevin Muscat has confirmed his club is interested in signing Japan international Keisuke Honda to a marquee deal in Australia's A-League. The 32-year-old Honda retired...
UEFA Europa League: Atalanta faces trek after AC Milan reprieve
Monday, 23 July 2018, 18:41
Last update: about 9 years ago
Dropped into Europa League qualifying rounds by AC Milan's reprieve, Atalanta has been drawn against an opponent in Israel or Iceland if it first beats Sarajevo. Atalanta was in the group stage...
Ozil's angry Germany departure draws mixed response at home
Monday, 23 July 2018, 15:48
Last update: about 9 years ago
Mesut Ozil's angry departure from Germany's national team amid accusations of racism drew mixed reactions at home Monday, prompting both sharp criticism of the player and concern over the country's...
New Poland coach vows hard work to give fans reasons for joy
Monday, 23 July 2018, 15:36
Last update: about 9 years ago
New Poland coach Jerzy Brzeczek says he's full of enthusiasm and energy for the difficult task of rebuilding the national team after its group-stage exit at the World Cup. The 47-year-old...
Parma gets 5-point penalty, Calaio banned 2 years
Monday, 23 July 2018, 15:07
Last update: about 9 years ago
Parma retained its Serie A status but will start the new season with a five-point deduction, while forward Emanuele Calaio was banned for two years for what the Italian football federation deemed to...
Ozil quits Germany squad in spat over Turkey president photo
Sunday, 22 July 2018, 23:00
Last update: about 9 years ago
Mesut Ozil is quitting Germany's national team following criticism over his decision to pose for a picture with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. In a series of statements posted Sunday on...
Former Spain playmaker Iniesta makes debut in Japan
Sunday, 22 July 2018, 15:38
Last update: about 9 years ago
Andres Iniesta made his debut in Japan on Sunday for Vissel Kobe but his new team went down 3-0 at home to Shonan Bellmare. Keisuke Saka and Mitsuki Saito scored to give the visitors a 2-0 lead...
Germany star Ozil defends his photo with Turkish president
Sunday, 22 July 2018, 15:06
Last update: about 9 years ago
Mesut Ozil is defending his decision to pose for a picture with Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, saying it wasn't an endorsement of his politics. The Arsenal star broke weeks of silence...