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Polish football club ordered to play 8 games without fans

Monday, 21 May 2018, 22:58 Last update: about 8 years ago

Lech Poznan has been ordered to play eight games next season without spectators because of rioting and brawling by fans. The order on Monday involved Lech Poznan's first five matches in the top...

Russia 2018: Iran names initial squad for World Cup

Monday, 21 May 2018, 16:48 Last update: about 8 years ago

Jalal Hosseini and Vouria Ghaffouri have both been left off Iran's provisional 24-man squad for the World Cup. Iran coach Carlos Queiroz did not say why Hosseini, a Persepolis defender, and...

Russia 2018: Belgium goes to World Cup without Nainggolan

Monday, 21 May 2018, 16:44 Last update: about 8 years ago

Belgium left midfielder Radja Nainggolan out of its World Cup squad on Monday despite a standout season with Champions League semifinalist Roma. Belgium coach Roberto Martinez has long had a...

PSG's Thomas Tuchel cautious when talking of ambition

Monday, 21 May 2018, 16:00 Last update: about 8 years ago

Paris Saint-Germain is in a hurry to win the Champions League but its newly hired coach, Thomas Tuchel, is cautious when it comes to talking about ambition. Tuchel has only a two-year deal,...

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