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

Thursday, 23 April 2020, 17:44 Last update: about 8 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 8 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...

Spanish GP: F1 will renegotiate fees for races without fans

Wednesday, 22 April 2020, 19:24 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

Formula One organizers are open to renegotiating hosting fees for races that may take place without fans this season because of the coronavirus pandemic, the general manager of the Circuit de...

Swiss court dismisses Al-Khelaifi bid to recuse prosecutors

Wednesday, 22 April 2020, 18:17 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

Qatari soccer and television executive Nasser al-Khelaifi failed in a request to have three prosecutors recused from a case against him in Switzerland that is part of a wider bribery investigation of...

Northern Ireland coach leaves amid Euro 2020 playoff delays

Wednesday, 22 April 2020, 16:04 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

Northern Ireland coach Michael O’Neill left his job on Wednesday, citing uncertainty about the team’s European Championship playoffs caused by the coronavirus pandemic. O’Neill...

EPL told to consider blocking Saudi Arabia buying Newcastle

Wednesday, 22 April 2020, 02:51 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

The English Premier League has been asked by human rights activists and one of its major broadcast partners to consider blocking Saudi Arabia's attempt to buy Newcastle United. Amnesty...

UEFA eases stance on leagues that want to end season early

Tuesday, 21 April 2020, 18:35 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

UEFA softened its tone Tuesday toward organizers of national leagues and cups who want to end seasons early before completing all games. With no clear end in sight for European soccer’s...

Veteran coach Dick Advocaat extends Feyenoord contract

Tuesday, 21 April 2020, 17:52 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

Veteran coach Dick Advocaat has extended his contract with Feyenoord by one year to keep him in charge of the Rotterdam club through next season. Feyenoord, which announced the contract extension...

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