Ex-Caribbean soccer official hit with $79 million judgment
Wednesday, 10 July 2019, 19:13
Last update: about 8 years ago
Associated Press
A former Caribbean soccer official has been ordered to pay a $79 million penalty stemming from the FIFA (FEE'-fuh) bribery scandal. A federal judge in New York City imposed the judgment against...
Cycling, Tour de France: Sagan sprints to victory in Stage 5
Wednesday, 10 July 2019, 18:28
Last update: about 8 years ago
Associated Press
Peter Sagan of Slovakia silenced his critics and won the fifth stage of the Tour de France Wednesday as Frenchman Julian Alaphilippe kept the race leader's yellow jersey. The three-time world...
Milan football clubs submit $1.3BN, 60,000-seat stadium plan
Wednesday, 10 July 2019, 17:02
Last update: about 8 years ago
Associated Press
AC Milan and Inter Milan formally want to build a new stadium. The 2026 Olympics looks set to lose its intended opening ceremony venue. The storied Milan soccer clubs jointly asked city officials...
Barcelona defender Pique to pay 2.1M euros in back taxes
Wednesday, 10 July 2019, 11:50
Last update: about 8 years ago
Associated Press
Spain's National Court has ruled that soccer player Gerard Pique must pay Spain's Tax Office 2.1 million euros (2.3 million dollars) in back taxes and fines. The court said on Wednesday that it...