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Path cleared for postponed 'clásico' to be played on Dec. 18

Thursday, 24 October 2019, 17:56 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

Barcelona's rescheduled "clásico" match against Real Madrid looks set to go ahead on Dec. 18. The Spanish league said Thursday that is appealing to sports authorities and ordinary courts...

Jeep deal makes Juventus shirts worth more than $100 million

Thursday, 24 October 2019, 15:35 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

Juventus will now be making more than $100 million per season from its jersey sponsorships. The club announced a 25 million euro ($28 million) increase annually in sponsorship from Jeep...

FIFA vote on 2030 World Cup host to be held in 2024

Thursday, 24 October 2019, 10:07 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

The hosts of the 2030 World Cup will only have six years to prepare for the tournament. The FIFA Council decided at a meeting Thursday that the bidding process will be launched in 2022 and the...

China confirmed as 2021 Club WCup host, slots to be settled

Thursday, 24 October 2019, 09:51 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

FIFA selected China as host of the inaugural edition of the expanded Club World Cup in 2021 but delayed a decision on how the 24 slots for the tournament will be distributed. A proposal on how...

FIFA inviting some non-champions to enlarged Club World Cup

Thursday, 24 October 2019, 06:59 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

Based on qualification procedures seen by The Associated Press, teams can qualify for FIFA's expanded Club World Cup without having to win a regional competition — even at the expense of some...

Spanish league considers legal action over 'clásico' change

Wednesday, 23 October 2019, 19:14 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

In the latest twist of a never-ending power struggle, the Spanish league said Wednesday it will consider legal action against the Spanish soccer federation's decision to play the "clásico"...

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