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Albania hires Edoardo Reja to coach its national team

Wednesday, 17 April 2019, 18:01 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

The Albanian soccer federation hired Edoardo "Edy" Reja on Wednesday to coach the country's national soccer team. The 73-year-old Reja, who signed a seven-month contract, said he will lead the...

Police stop 54 weapon-carrying Ajax fans ahead of Juve game

Tuesday, 16 April 2019, 21:47 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Italian police stopped 54 weapon-carrying Ajax supporters on the eve of Tuesday's Champions League match against Juventus and will escort them out of the country. The fans were stopped aboard...

Jurgen Azzopardi wins the 2019 Mini-car Demolition Derby

Tuesday, 16 April 2019, 19:00 Last update: about 9 years ago ASMK Malta

On Sunday 14th April 2019 Assocjazzjoni Sport Muturi u Karozzi organized the eighth event of the National Autocross Championship organized by ASMK and Pasta Poiatti 2018/2019. The day's program came...

English FA charges Paul Scholes with betting on games

Tuesday, 16 April 2019, 17:17 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

The English Football Association has charged Paul Scholes with breaching gambling rules by betting on games. The FA alleges the former Manchester United and England midfielder placed 140 bets on...

Goalkeeper showed ignorance of fascism, says FA panel

Tuesday, 16 April 2019, 17:17 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Cleared by a disciplinary panel of performing a Nazi salute, a Premier League soccer player was still criticized for his lack of knowledge about fascism and Adolf Hitler. Crystal Palace...

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