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Football legend Pele meets rising star Mbappe in Paris

Tuesday, 2 April 2019, 21:42 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

When Kylian Mbappe netted France's final goal in a 4-2 win over Croatia last July, the rising star became only the second teenager to score in a World Cup final — emulating soccer great...

Bolton in crisis as players strike, club heads to High Court

Tuesday, 2 April 2019, 20:31 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

The days of Youri Djorkaeff, Jay-Jay Okocha and Fernando Hierro running out to play Premier League games for Bolton are a distant memory for long-suffering fans of the English soccer team. Now,...

Top UEFA officials under more scrutiny by media, prosecutors

Tuesday, 2 April 2019, 17:33 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

An international soccer body has several top elected officials under scrutiny by media at home and under investigation internationally. A vice president resigns from his domestic soccer job on...

German football president Grindel steps down after criticism

Tuesday, 2 April 2019, 15:56 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

German soccer federation president Reinhard Grindel resigned Tuesday, bowing to increasing pressure following allegations of undeclared earnings, the receipt of a luxury watch and general discontent...

Madrid set to start Bernabeu renovation at end of season

Tuesday, 2 April 2019, 15:53 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Real Madrid says work to remodel Santiago Bernabeu Stadium will begin at the end of the season. The 72-year-old venue will gain a retractable roof and a revamped facade to modernize its...

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