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Violence risks rise if Mexico co-hosts 2026 World Cup

Monday, 9 April 2018, 16:00 Last update: about 10 years ago

FIFA inspectors begin evaluating Mexico's suitability to stage World Cup matches in 2026 on Monday after a study commissioned for the North American bid highlighted concerns about violent attacks on...

Fabio Capello announces his retirement from coaching

Monday, 9 April 2018, 15:39 Last update: about 10 years ago

After a career spanning six countries and countless titles both as a player and a coach, Fabio Capello announced his retirement on Monday. The former AC Milan, Real Madrid, Roma and Juventus...

Allardyce tells Rooney: Nobody is too big to come off

Monday, 9 April 2018, 13:30 Last update: about 10 years ago

Sam Allardyce was not fazed by Wayne Rooney's angry reaction to being substituted during the Merseyside derby, reminding the Everton icon "nobody's too big to be brought off". Rooney started...

UEFA Champions League: Storied clubs set to pack semifinals

Monday, 9 April 2018, 12:00 Last update: about 10 years ago

The Champions League semifinals could feature four of the five most successful teams in European soccer's elite competition. Real Madrid, which lifted the European Cup for a record-extending 12th...

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