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Dutch football season over but no title for leader Ajax

Friday, 24 April 2020, 19:42 Last update: about 7 years ago Associated Press

The rest of the Dutch soccer league was canceled on Friday and leading team Ajax won’t be declared the champion. The Eredivisie is the first top-tier European league to end its season...

Phil Neville to leave England women's coach's job next year

Friday, 24 April 2020, 18:08 Last update: about 7 years ago Associated Press

Phil Neville will step down from coaching the England women's team when his contract expires next year, missing out on leading the country at the rescheduled European Championship in 2022. The...

Young assistant referee passes away, MFA’s condolences

Friday, 24 April 2020, 13:37 Last update: about 7 years ago

Young assistant referee Joseph Cilia Aquilina has passed away, the Malta Football Association said. In a post on Facebook, the MFA said it “is deeply saddened to learn the news that match...

Empty stadiums for football games? It's not quite that simple

Friday, 24 April 2020, 10:50 Last update: about 7 years ago Associated Press

It will soon be the new norm, a cold and often unnerving sight that soccer and many other sports will have to get accustomed to over the coming months. Games taking place in empty...

Dier charged by English FA for confronting fan after game

Thursday, 23 April 2020, 17:56 Last update: about 7 years ago Associated Press

Tottenham midfielder Eric Dier was charged with misconduct by England's Football Association on Thursday for climbing into the stands after a match to confront a fan who apparently had a disagreement...

UEFA wants new formats to settle leagues that can't complete

Thursday, 23 April 2020, 17:44 Last update: about 7 years ago Associated Press

UEFA is keener on leagues adopting new formats to determine final league places for European qualification if suspended domestic competitions cannot be completed due to government restrictions or...

UEFA postpones Women's Euros to 2022, avoids Olympic clash

Thursday, 23 April 2020, 14:06 Last update: about 7 years ago Associated Press

The Women's European Championship in 2021 was postponed by one year on Thursday, moving out of a direct clash with the rescheduled Tokyo Olympics. UEFA's executive committee agreed that the...

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