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Nigerian coach banned after caught taking cash

Wednesday, 5 September 2018, 13:00 Last update: about 9 years ago

The Nigerian soccer federation banned a senior national team coach for one year Wednesday for accepting $1,000 from an undercover reporter. Salisu Yusuf, who has the title of Nigeria chief coach...

David Beckham's team named Inter Miami, still lacks stadium

Wednesday, 5 September 2018, 12:49 Last update: about 9 years ago

David Beckham's Major League Soccer team will be called Inter Miami. The former Manchester United midfielder wants the club to start playing in 2020 but it lacks a stadium after years trying to...

Man United defender Shaw nearly had right leg amputated

Wednesday, 5 September 2018, 09:15 Last update: about 9 years ago

Manchester United defender Luke Shaw's right leg nearly had to be amputated following an injury that saw him consider quitting football. Shaw could this week make his first England start since...

Denmark scrambles together new squad, coach amid pay dispute

Tuesday, 4 September 2018, 22:12 Last update: about 9 years ago

Denmark patched together a new squad and an interim coach on Tuesday to fulfil the national team's obligations for upcoming matches against Slovakia and Wales amid a pay dispute involving its best...

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