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French federation president closes door to Benzema's return

Wednesday, 10 October 2018, 20:30 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Karim Benzema's hopes of returning to France's national soccer team appear to be shrinking. In an interview with local newspaper Ouest France published Wednesday, French soccer federation...

Watch: Malta side optimistic on the eve of Kosovo match

Wednesday, 10 October 2018, 19:58 Last update: about 9 years ago Chris Cassar

Malta's national team effected its first training session yesterday at the Fadil Vokrri Stadium in Prishtina, capital of Kosovo. Ray Farrugia's side faces Kosovo tomorrow in the third match of...

Attorney: Ronaldo rape report documents altered, fabricated

Wednesday, 10 October 2018, 19:05 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Cristiano Ronaldo's new Las Vegas criminal defense lawyer went on the attack Wednesday, saying documents cited in media reports about a rape claim against the soccer star were "complete fabrications"...

Former Italy coach Ventura hired at last-place Chievo

Wednesday, 10 October 2018, 13:30 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Former Italy coach Gian Piero Ventura has been hired by last-place Serie A club Chievo Verona. It's the first job for Ventura since he was fired nearly a year ago for Italy's failure to qualify...

Bolt to get start in trial game for soccer club in Australia

Wednesday, 10 October 2018, 09:19 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Usain Bolt says his performance in a trial game on Friday could determine his future with the Central Coast Mariners in Australia's A-League and his quest to play professional football. The...

Golf: Brooks Koepka voted PGA Tour's top player of the year

Tuesday, 9 October 2018, 19:21 Last update: about 9 years ago

U.S. Open and PGA champion Brooks Koepka added to his trophy collection Tuesday when he picked up the Jack Nicklaus Award trophy as the PGA Tour player of the year. Koepka is the sixth player in...

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