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FIFA asked to expand World Cup to 48 teams for Qatar in 2022

Thursday, 12 April 2018, 21:15 Last update: about 8 years ago

FIFA was asked by South American soccer's governing body on Thursday to expand the World Cup to 48 teams for the 2022 tournament in Qatar. FIFA President Gianni Infantino, who gained approval...

Cologne coach Stefan Ruthenbeck to leave at end of season

Thursday, 12 April 2018, 20:39 Last update: about 8 years ago

Cologne coach Stefan Ruthenbeck will leave at the end of the season regardless of whether his side manages to stay in the Bundesliga. Bottom of the league with five games remaining, Cologne said...

UEFA Appeals Body rejects appeals by four Malta U21 players

Thursday, 12 April 2018, 17:08 Last update: about 8 years ago

UEFA has issued the following update in relation to the decisions taken by the UEFA Appeals Body following appeals made by four Malta Under-21 players: The UEFA Appeals Body has rendered its...

FIFA visits Atlanta as part of 2026 World Cup evaluation

Thursday, 12 April 2018, 14:00 Last update: about 8 years ago

A FIFA evaluation committee wrapped up its visit to Atlanta on Wednesday, checking out possible sites for the 2026 World Cup.  The committee toured Mercedes-Benz Stadium, one of the proposed...

Ronaldo doesn't understand Buffon's protests after penalty call

Thursday, 12 April 2018, 12:16 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

Cristiano Ronaldo says he does not understand why Juventus players including Gianluigi Buffon protested so vehemently against the award of a penalty that ultimately saw Real Madrid progress to the...

Buffon slams referee after late penalty and red card

Thursday, 12 April 2018, 11:51 Last update: about 8 years ago

Gianluigi Buffon harshly complained against the referee for awarding a late penalty and sending him off in what was likely his final Champions League match on Wednesday. English referee Michael...

Germany tops FIFA rankings despite loss to No. 2 Brazil

Thursday, 12 April 2018, 11:47 Last update: about 8 years ago

Germany stayed at the top of the FIFA rankings despite losing to No. 2 Brazil in a friendly last month. The 2014 World Cup champions were beaten 1-0 at home in their last game before squads will...

Harry Kane awarded contentious goal in Spurs' Stoke win

Wednesday, 11 April 2018, 19:45 Last update: about 8 years ago

Harry Kane has been awarded Tottenham's second goal from their 2-1 weekend win at Stoke City after the forward and his club successfully appealed to the Premier League. The goal was initially...

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