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UEFA Appeals Body rejects appeals by four Malta U21 players

Thursday, 12 April 2018, 17:08 Last update: about 10 years ago

UEFA has issued the following update in relation to the decisions taken by the UEFA Appeals Body following appeals made by four Malta Under-21 players: The UEFA Appeals Body has rendered its...

FIFA visits Atlanta as part of 2026 World Cup evaluation

Thursday, 12 April 2018, 14:00 Last update: about 10 years ago

A FIFA evaluation committee wrapped up its visit to Atlanta on Wednesday, checking out possible sites for the 2026 World Cup.  The committee toured Mercedes-Benz Stadium, one of the proposed...

Ronaldo doesn't understand Buffon's protests after penalty call

Thursday, 12 April 2018, 12:16 Last update: about 10 years ago Associated Press

Cristiano Ronaldo says he does not understand why Juventus players including Gianluigi Buffon protested so vehemently against the award of a penalty that ultimately saw Real Madrid progress to the...

Buffon slams referee after late penalty and red card

Thursday, 12 April 2018, 11:51 Last update: about 10 years ago

Gianluigi Buffon harshly complained against the referee for awarding a late penalty and sending him off in what was likely his final Champions League match on Wednesday. English referee Michael...

Germany tops FIFA rankings despite loss to No. 2 Brazil

Thursday, 12 April 2018, 11:47 Last update: about 10 years ago

Germany stayed at the top of the FIFA rankings despite losing to No. 2 Brazil in a friendly last month. The 2014 World Cup champions were beaten 1-0 at home in their last game before squads will...

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