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2019 Copa America to feature Japan and Qatar

Saturday, 5 May 2018, 17:00 Last update: about 10 years ago

The 2019 Copa America in Brazil will feature Japan and Qatar and no teams from North America. The Copa has had guest sides in every tournament since 1993, and Japan and Qatar were invited to make...

Malaysia's club confirm Jorge Santos Silva signing

Saturday, 5 May 2018, 15:30 Last update: about 10 years ago

Johor Darul Ta'zim will be able to parade their new striker, Jorge Santos Silva when the transfer window opens in three days' time. At long last, the cloak has been lifted and JDT have now...

Fearing violence at Europa League final, Lyon files lawsuit

Saturday, 5 May 2018, 15:00 Last update: about 10 years ago

Fearing violence could mar the Europa League final, Lyon has filed a formal lawsuit for incitement to criminal damage amid growing tensions with rival French club Marseille. Marseille will take...

Atletico coach Simeone banned from Europa League final

Saturday, 5 May 2018, 14:30 Last update: about 10 years ago

Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone was banned by UEFA on Friday from contact with his team inside the stadium at the Europa League final. UEFA said its disciplinary panel imposed a four-game...

BOOST DIESEL FA Trophy: Valletta and Birkirkara face off in final

Saturday, 5 May 2018, 13:00 Last update: about 10 years ago Henry Brincat

The curtain will fall down on the local football season on Saturday afternoon when the BOOST DIESEL FA Trophy final is played between champions Valletta and Birkirkara FC (Kick-off 5pm). The two...

In crucial moment, Benzema finally comes through for Madrid

Saturday, 5 May 2018, 12:30 Last update: about 10 years ago

Zinedine Zidane kept believing in Karim Benzema despite a frustrating season for the French forward. The Real Madrid coach kept giving Benzema chances even as the striker struggled to find the...

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