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Coach Mark Gatt names squad for opening Women’s Euro qualifiers

Friday, 23 August 2019, 16:10 Last update: about 8 years ago MFA Communications Office

Malta women's coach Mark Gatt has selected a squad of 20 players for the opening UEFA Women's Euro 2021 qualifying matches away to Denmark and Bosnia & Herzegovina. The Maltese girls kick off...

European football weekend: what to watch in the main leagues

Friday, 23 August 2019, 13:00 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

What to watch in the leading soccer leagues in Europe this weekend: ITALY The new Serie A kicks off with an emotional match for Gianluigi Buffon. The veteran goalkeeper returned to...

Around 12,000 pack Fiorentina's stadium to welcome Ribery

Thursday, 22 August 2019, 21:48 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

About 12,000 fans welcomed new signing Franck Ribery at Fiorentina's Stadio Artemio Franchi on Thursday. Ribery walked onto the field to the "Rocky" theme tune, and did a few ball tricks in the...

Sarri to miss 2 Juventus matches including against Napoli

Thursday, 22 August 2019, 18:44 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

New Juventus coach Maurizio Sarri will not be on the bench for the club's first two Serie A matches, including against former team Napoli. Sarri is recovering from pneumonia and underwent further...

Messi back in training, could be fit for weekend's game

Wednesday, 21 August 2019, 20:51 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

Lionel Messi was back in full training again on Wednesday and may be fit to face Real Betis in the Spanish league on Sunday. Messi had been training separately from the squad since injuring his...

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