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Inter beat Leverkusen 2-1 to reach Europa League semi-final

Tuesday, 11 August 2020, 06:15 Last update: about 6 years ago Associated Press

Romelu Lukaku scored one goal and set up another as Inter Milan defeated a tenacious Bayer Leverkusen 2-1 to reach the Europa League semifinals on Monday. Lukaku was the driving force from the...

Europa League preview: Man United's Solskjaer faces old teammate

Monday, 10 August 2020, 08:45 Last update: about 6 years ago Associated Press

The Europa League will set up a reunion for Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as he takes on an old friend in the quarterfinals. When Solskjaer's team faces Copenhagen in Cologne on...

Floriana drawn against Cluj in Champions League preliminary round

Sunday, 9 August 2020, 18:51 Last update: about 6 years ago Associated Press

Former European champions Celtic and Red Star Belgrade got home advantage when pairings were drawn Sunday for single-leg games in the Champions League first qualifying round. Celtic, the 1967...

Verstappen storms to unlikely victory over Mercedes duo

Sunday, 9 August 2020, 18:09 Last update: about 6 years ago Associated Press

Max Verstappen sprung what could be the surprise of the Formula One season by beating Lewis Hamilton to win the 70th Anniversary Grand Prix on Sunday. The Red Bull driver crossed the line at...

Exiles retain premier league status

Sunday, 9 August 2020, 06:23 Last update: about 6 years ago

Exiles staged a great comeback in the fourth session of their crucial match against Valletta to emerge winners and retain premier league status. Valletta will play in the first division. In...

Bayern cruise past Chelsea into Champions League quarters

Sunday, 9 August 2020, 06:17 Last update: about 6 years ago Associated Press

The coronavirus pandemic has changed almost everything about the Champions League. Empty stadiums, games in August and a tournament in Portugal. But Bayern Munich keeps winning, and Robert...

Pirlo hired to replace fired Sarri at Juventus

Saturday, 8 August 2020, 20:48 Last update: about 6 years ago Associated Press

World Cup winner Andrea Pirlo was named Juventus’ new coach on Saturday, hours after Maurizio Sarri was fired. Pirlo was given a two-year contract, Juventus announced. Sarri was fired...

Bottas on pole for Silverstone GP ahead of teammate Hamilton

Saturday, 8 August 2020, 16:57 Last update: about 6 years ago Associated Press

Valtteri Bottas edged out Mercedes teammate and championship leader Lewis Hamilton to claim pole position Saturday for Formula One's 70th Anniversary Grand Prix. Hamilton appeared on course to...

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