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FIFA force pace on $25B Club World Cup, global league plan

Tuesday, 24 April 2018, 11:00 Last update: about 10 years ago

FIFA is forcing the pace on talks over a $25 billion offer to revamp the Club World Cup and create a global national team competition. FIFA President Gianni Infantino is seeking an urgent meeting...

Wenger quit Arsenal after 'hurtful' fan protests

Tuesday, 24 April 2018, 10:00 Last update: about 10 years ago

Arsene Wenger said he wasn't tired of managing Arsenal but quit after finding fan protests calling for his departure "hurtful" and damaging to the club's image. The 68-year-old Frenchman was...

FIFA subjects 2026 Morocco World Cup bid to fresh scrutiny

Tuesday, 24 April 2018, 08:00 Last update: about 10 years ago

Morocco's World Cup bid is facing fresh scrutiny this week with the arrival of another delegation from FIFA after an initial task force found deficiencies in the proposals for the 2026...

Barcelona beats Chelsea 3-0 in UEFA Youth League final

Monday, 23 April 2018, 22:49 Last update: about 10 years ago

Barcelona's teenagers were crowned European champions by beating Chelsea 3-0 in the UEFA Youth League final on Monday. The teams have combined to win four titles in the competition's five-year...

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