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FIFA members prepare to elect 2026 World Cup host

Wednesday, 13 June 2018, 09:53 Last update: about 9 years ago

FIFA is preparing to choose between Morocco and a joint North American bid to host the 2026 World Cup. More than 200 national football federations are to set to vote at around midday local time...

Atletico reach deal to sign France international Lemar

Wednesday, 13 June 2018, 08:39 Last update: about 9 years ago

Atletico Madrid says it has reached a deal to sign France international Thomas Lemar from Monaco. Atletico announced Tuesday it has a "preliminary agreement" with Monaco and "both clubs will...

US has FIFA edge over risky Morocco in 2026 World Cup vote

Tuesday, 12 June 2018, 19:04 Last update: about 9 years ago

If the football federations follow FIFA's guidance, the 2026 World Cup should be awarded to the North American bid on Wednesday. Success for Morocco relies on the electorate to follow the trend...

Villarreal sign striker Gerard Moreno from Espanyol

Tuesday, 12 June 2018, 18:36 Last update: about 9 years ago

Spanish club Villarreal has signed striker Gerard Moreno from Espanyol. Villarreal says Tuesday that Moreno has agreed to a five-year contract. Villarreal already owned 50 percent of the...

Spain's Lopetegui to coach Real Madrid after World Cup

Tuesday, 12 June 2018, 17:59 Last update: about 9 years ago

Real Madrid announced Tuesday that Spain coach Julen Lopetegui will become the club's manager after the World Cup. Madrid said in a short statement that Lopetegui has agreed to coach the...

Malta U-17s to play two friendlies against Frosinone

Tuesday, 12 June 2018, 16:30 Last update: about 9 years ago

The Malta Under-17 squad will be playing two friendly matchesagainst the youth side of Italian club Frosinone during a short training camp beingheld in Italy later this week. This five-day...

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