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Serie A clubs spent 30 percent less on agent fees in 2017

Tuesday, 17 April 2018, 09:00 Last update: about 10 years ago

Serie A clubs spent nearly 30 percent less on player agent fees in 2017 compared to 2016. The Italian football federation released details on agent fees on Monday, and the 20 Serie A clubs spent...

Morocco World Cup bid masks homosexuality ban

Tuesday, 17 April 2018, 08:00 Last update: about 10 years ago

A FIFA task force arrived in Morocco on Monday to inspect a World Cup bid that obscures one potential impediment to hosting the 2026 soccer showpiece: Homosexuality is a criminal offense in the north...

Gattuso demands more from AC Milan despite holding Napoli

Monday, 16 April 2018, 21:01 Last update: about 10 years ago

AC Milan coach Gennaro Gattuso believes there is still more to come from his side after the 0-0 home draw against Serie A title contenders Napoli. The Rossoneri were grateful to a superb...

Rooster thrown on football field in Russia to abuse coach

Monday, 16 April 2018, 19:11 Last update: about 10 years ago

A rooster was thrown onto the field in Russia's second-tier football league as an apparent act of homophobic abuse against a coach. Footage from Sunday's game between Fakel Voronezh and...

South Africa backs Morocco for 2026 World Cup

Monday, 16 April 2018, 19:02 Last update: about 10 years ago

South African soccer leader Danny Jordaan has promised Morocco "unqualified support" to host the 2026 World Cup in a contest against a combined North American bid. The South African federation...

Monaco to reimburse travelling fans after PSG thrashing

Monday, 16 April 2018, 13:15 Last update: about 10 years ago

Monaco will reimburse supporters who travelled to Parc des Princes for Sunday's 7-1 demolition at the hands of Paris Saint-Germain. Unai Emery's side reclaimed the title from Monaco with a...

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