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Updated: Costa heads Chelsea to 11th successive Premier League win

Saturday, 17 December 2016, 16:58 Last update: about 11 years ago Associated Press

Chelsea reeled off an 11th successive victory in a Premier League season for the first time Saturday when Diego Costa's header secured a 1-0 win at Crystal Palace in a demonstration of the leader's...

European clubs call on FIFA not to expand 32-team World Cup

Thursday, 15 December 2016, 10:57 Last update: about 11 years ago Associated Press

FIFA has found a difficult opponent to President Gianni Infantino's plan to expand the World Cup to 48 teams. A group of 220 of Europe's top clubs called on Infantino on Thursday not to increase...

Perfect 10: Fabregas earns Chelsea 10th straight win in EPL

Thursday, 15 December 2016, 08:01 Last update: about 11 years ago Associated Press

 Used sparingly by Chelsea during its long run of victories, Cesc Fabregas is providing significant reminders of his enduring value to the English Premier League leaders. Two weeks ago, it...

Ballon d'Or: Ronaldo voted best in the world for fourth time

Tuesday, 13 December 2016, 18:28 Last update: about 11 years ago Associated Press

After giving a European Championship title to Portugal and another Champions League trophy to Real Madrid, Cristiano Ronaldo ends 2016 with something just for himself - his fourth world...

Birthday boy Higuain nets 2 as Juventus beat Torino 3-1

Sunday, 11 December 2016, 18:20 Last update: about 11 years ago Associated Press

Gonzalo Higuain celebrated his birthday weekend with two goals as he helped Juventus to a 3-1 victory at Torino in a thrilling derby match on Sunday. Goals from two of the best strikers in...

Lazio beat Sampdoria 2-1 to move into fourth in Serie A

Sunday, 11 December 2016, 06:42 Last update: about 11 years ago Associated Press

Lazio moved up to fourth place in Serie A by beating Sampdoria 2-1 on Saturday. Lazio pulled within one point of second-place Roma and third-place AC Milan, who meet on Monday. Sampdoria was...

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