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FIFA bans Brazilian official Del Nero for life for bribery

Friday, 27 April 2018, 19:16 Last update: about 10 years ago

Brazilian soccer official Marco Polo del Nero was banned for life for bribery and corruption by the FIFA ethics committee on Friday. FIFA said Del Nero, the former Brazilian Football...

Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone faces 2-game ban

Friday, 27 April 2018, 19:14 Last update: about 10 years ago

Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone faces a touchline ban if his team plays in the Europa League final because of his conduct at Arsenal. UEFA says Simeone faces separate charges of insulting a...

Wenger's successor won't enjoy same authority at Arsenal

Friday, 27 April 2018, 16:00 Last update: about 10 years ago

Whoever succeeds Arsene Wenger at Arsenal won't be allowed to amass the same power. "Arsene earned his position at this club over 22 years," Arsenal chief executive Ivan Gazidis said on Friday....

Schalke midfielder Max Meyer latest player to leave for free

Friday, 27 April 2018, 14:00 Last update: about 10 years ago

Schalke attacking midfielder Max Meyer will become the latest player to leave the club on a free transfer after failing to reach agreement on a contract extension. Schalke sporting director...

Germany to hire Switzerland women's coach Voss-Tecklenburg

Friday, 27 April 2018, 13:00 Last update: about 10 years ago

The German soccer federation says it has hired Switzerland coach Martina Voss-Tecklenburg to take over the women's national team after the 2019 World Cup qualifying program. The German federation...

Maltese Go Karts drivers dominate in Sicily

Friday, 27 April 2018, 12:30 Last update: about 10 years ago

In the fourth round of the Sicilian regional tournament held last weekend in the International circuit Triscina, Maltese drivers competed in several classes, 125 Rotax Max, 60 Mini Rok, and 60 Entry...

Infantino has 'full confidence' in Samoura amid ethics issue

Friday, 27 April 2018, 12:00 Last update: about 10 years ago

FIFA President Gianni Infantino says he retains "full confidence" in secretary general Fatma Samoura after an attempt to embroil her in an ethics investigation. Samoura has expressed irritation...

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