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Mihajlovic signs two-year deal to replace Ventura at Torino

Wednesday, 25 May 2016, 14:55 Last update: about 11 years ago

Sinisa Mihajlovic has signed a two-year contract to coach Torino following the departure of Giampiero Ventura. Mihajlovic was fired by AC Milan last month. Ventura is the leading candidate...

Cristiano Ronaldo OK after injury scare in Madrid practice

Tuesday, 24 May 2016, 14:01 Last update: about 11 years ago Associated Press

Cristiano Ronaldo left Real Madrid's practice early after an injury scare but doctors say the striker is not at risk of missing the Champions League final. Ronaldo hurt his left leg after...

Manchester United: Louis van Gaal sacked as manager

Monday, 23 May 2016, 13:17 Last update: about 11 years ago

Louis van Gaal has been sacked as manager of Manchester United, with former Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho set to be named as his replacement. The Dutchman leaves after completing two years of a...

From champions to flops, assessing the European football season

Monday, 23 May 2016, 13:06 Last update: about 11 years ago Associated Press

The nine-month chase for silverware is almost over for European clubs. All that's left to contest is the Champions League final on Saturday — a derby between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid....

Kyrgios' towel shout causes stir on soaked French Open Day 1

Sunday, 22 May 2016, 21:32 Last update: about 11 years ago Associated Press

It all started with what Nick Kyrgios insisted was an innocuous, if admittedly loud, directive to a ball kid to retrieve a towel between points — shouted above the din of spectators at the...

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