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Balotelli reportedly fired by Brescia -- his hometown club

Monday, 8 June 2020, 13:53 Last update: about 6 years ago Associated Press

A frequent target of racist abuse and often surrounded in controversy, Mario Balotelli’s nomadic career has taken another radical turn. The former Italy striker was reportedly fired by his...

Spanish league not ruling out fans in stadiums this season

Monday, 8 June 2020, 00:31 Last update: about 6 years ago Associated Press

The Spanish league is not ruling out the return of fans to stadiums this season. League president Javier Tebas said Sunday he is in favor of having fans back as soon as regions are cleared by...

Liverpool could win Premier League title at home after all

Friday, 5 June 2020, 16:17 Last update: about 6 years ago Associated Press

Liverpool could win the Premier League title at home after all. Police originally indicated they wanted the club’s second game after the restart against Crystal Palace to be staged at a...

Germany striker Werner close to joining Chelsea from Leipzig

Thursday, 4 June 2020, 23:29 Last update: about 6 years ago Associated Press

Germany striker Timo Werner could be headed to Chelsea from Leipzig. The Premier League club reportedly agreed to a deal in principle to sign Werner after meeting his release clause of around 60...

F1 CEO says racing will continue if driver tests positive

Wednesday, 3 June 2020, 11:53 Last update: about 6 years ago Associated Press

Formula One races won't be canceled if a driver tests positive for the coronavirus or if a team withdraws, CEO Chase Carey says. F1 wants to avoid a repeat of the season opener in Australia in...

Portuguese football league next in line to resume in Europe

Tuesday, 2 June 2020, 13:57 Last update: about 6 years ago Associated Press

The Portuguese league will resume this week as European soccer continues to make its gradual return amid the coronavirus pandemic. After the Bundesliga and some other minor leagues resumed,...

Icardi's arrival at PSG could push Cavani to look elsewhere

Sunday, 31 May 2020, 17:42 Last update: about 6 years ago Associated Press

Prolific striker Mauro Icardi's arrival at French champion Paris Saint-Germain on a four-year deal raises doubts as to record scorer Edinson Cavani's future at the club. Icardi joined PSG on a...

Atalanta coach feared for his life as he fought virus

Sunday, 31 May 2020, 12:23 Last update: about 6 years ago Associated Press

When Atalanta coach Gian Piero Gasperini was struggling with the coronavirus in mid-March, the prospect of entering Bergamo’s hospital -- which was overflowing with COVID-19 patients at the time...

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