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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...

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...

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...

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