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World Cup votes sparked probes which downed Blatter, Platini

Tuesday, 22 December 2015, 12:27 Last update: about 11 years ago Associated Press

After five years of tumult, the far-reaching fallout from FIFA's decision to send the World Cup to Russia and Qatar has brought down another two voters — Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini —...

Arsenal beat title rivals Manchester City 2-1 in Premier League

Tuesday, 22 December 2015, 08:00 Last update: about 11 years ago Associated Press

Arsenal boosted its Premier League title hopes and dented Manchester City's with a 2-1 victory over its rival at the Emirates Stadium on Monday. Theo Walcott gave Arsenal the lead...

Watford surge to 3-0 win over Liverpool

Sunday, 20 December 2015, 17:43 Last update: about 11 years ago Associated Press

Liverpool gave away early Christmas presents on Sunday as Watford surged to a 3-0 victory in the Premier League after a stagnant performance by Juergen Klopp's side. Adam Bogdan deputized in...

Barcelona beat River Plate 3-0 to take Club World Cup title

Sunday, 20 December 2015, 14:53 Last update: about 11 years ago Associated Press

Lionel Messi fired Barcelona to its third Club World Cup title on Sunday with a disputed opening goal as the European champion beat South American champion River Plate 3-0 in the final. Messi...

Bayern Munich: Guardiola out, Ancelotti in at end of season

Sunday, 20 December 2015, 14:46 Last update: about 11 years ago Associated Press

Pep Guardiola has spurned Bayern Munich's attempts to retain him as coach into next season, with the German soccer powerhouse simultaneously announcing Sunday that Carlo Ancelotti will take over in...

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