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Putin says Russia could bid to host another Olympics

Friday, 20 July 2018, 18:18 Last update: about 9 years ago

After hosting the World Cup, President Vladimir Putin says the country could bid for a future Summer Olympics. Asked about hosting a Summer Olympics in Russia for the first time since 1980, Putin...

UEFA imposes 3-month Champions League ban on Roma president

Friday, 20 July 2018, 17:17 Last update: about 9 years ago

UEFA has imposed a 3-month Champions League ban on Roma president Jim Pallotta for his critical comments about referee decisions after the team's semifinal elimination by Liverpool in May. UEFA...

Marseille signs Croatia defender Caleta-Car

Friday, 20 July 2018, 16:16 Last update: about 9 years ago

Croatia defender Duje Caleta-Car has joined Marseille from Red Bull Salzburg, becoming the first offseason signing for the nine-time French champion. Caleta-Car played a group game at the World...

Heat wave has Tokyo residents concerned about Olympics

Friday, 20 July 2018, 13:11 Last update: about 9 years ago

A deadly heat wave in Japan this week has many residents in the Japanese capital questioning the wisdom of staging the Tokyo 2020 Olympics in July and August. Rescuers in Tokyo responded to more...

Neymar not upset at critics of his World Cup rolling

Friday, 20 July 2018, 12:09 Last update: about 9 years ago

Neymar said he isn't upset with critics who have made fun of his apparent theatrics during the World Cup in Russia. At an auction Thursday organized by Neymar Jr. institute, the striker appeared...

Alisson joins Liverpool as world's most expensive goalie

Friday, 20 July 2018, 11:08 Last update: about 9 years ago

Brazil goalkeeper Alisson became the world's most expensive goalkeeper on Thursday when he joined Liverpool from Roma. Roma said the deal for Brazil's starting goalkeeper at the World Cup in...

New knockout format at RWC 7s will up pressure on big guns

Friday, 20 July 2018, 10:41 Last update: about 9 years ago

The path to the Rugby World Cup Sevens title is the shortest ever. Then again, the path out of contention is the shortest ever, too. A new format for the seventh championship starting on...

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