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IOC picks Senegal as first African host for Youth Olympics

Monday, 8 October 2018, 23:35 Last update: about 9 years ago

The IOC has picked its first African host of any Olympics, formally awarding the 2022 Youth Games to Senegal. Senegal President Macky Sall was present on Monday to see International Olympic...

Malta’s UEFA Nations League preparations gather momentum

Monday, 8 October 2018, 22:25 Last update: about 9 years ago Domenic Aquilina

Malta's preparations in view for the upcoming UEFA Nations League Group D3 matches, both away to Kosovo and Azerbaijan on October 11 and 14 respectively continued with an intense training session at...

Modric, Mbappe in running for Ballon d'Or

Monday, 8 October 2018, 21:37 Last update: about 9 years ago

Luka Modric and Kylian Mbappe are in the running to break Lionel Messi's and Cristiano Ronaldo's 10-year dominance of the Ballon d'Or. The World Cup finalist and champion, respectively, are...

Cutrone and 2 defenders leave Italy squad with injuries

Monday, 8 October 2018, 16:52 Last update: about 9 years ago

Three injured players have left Italy's squad ahead of a friendly against Ukraine and a UEFA Nations League match at Poland. Forward Patrick Cutrone and defenders Alessio Romagnoli and Danilo...

Payet back with France squad after Fekir's withdrawal

Monday, 8 October 2018, 16:51 Last update: about 9 years ago

Marseille winger Dimitri Payet was called up Monday by France coach Didier Deschamps for upcoming matches against Iceland and Germany as a replacement for the injured Nabil Fekir. Payet missed...

Denmark players faced 'violent personal attacks' in dispute

Monday, 8 October 2018, 16:20 Last update: about 9 years ago

Denmark's players say they were subject to "overly violent personal attacks" during a contract dispute with the country's soccer association. Denmark was forced to field a severely weakened...

Germany calls up Emre Can after Havertz, Ruediger drop out

Monday, 8 October 2018, 15:49 Last update: about 9 years ago

Germany coach Joachim Loew called up midfielder Emre Can for the upcoming UEFA Nations League games in the Netherlands and France after Kai Havertz and Antonio Ruediger dropped out on...

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