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Crystal Palace keeper cleared by FA of making Nazi salute

Friday, 5 April 2019, 13:23 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Crystal Palace goalkeeper Wayne Hennessey will not face disciplinary action after appearing to perform a Nazi salute in a photograph posted online by a German teammate in January. The English...

Russia sets up national sports court to handle doping cases

Friday, 5 April 2019, 11:45 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Russia is setting up a national sports court, a move which would give officials in the country more control over how doping cases are heard. Deputy Justice Minister Denis Novak tells state news...

Malta women fall to Romania in friendly match despite gutsy display

Thursday, 4 April 2019, 19:34 Last update: about 9 years ago MFA Communications Office

Malta fell to a 2-0 defeat in its first international fixture against Romania at the FRF Football Centre in Bucharest, on Thursday. This was Malta's opening friendly in this double-header as they...

Back in his vest, Southgate gets honour at Buckingham Palace

Thursday, 4 April 2019, 18:36 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

An unlikely fashion icon during the World Cup, England manager Gareth Southgate was looking sharp again in his trademark vest on Thursday. Not on the sideline of a soccer field but at Buckingham...

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