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Russia says another Olympic bid possible, despite doping

Thursday, 14 February 2019, 20:41 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Russian Sports Minister Pavel Kolobkov said Thursday the country is interested in hosting the Olympics in 2032 or 2036, even as it still faces the fallout from years of doping scandals. "As...

UEFA investigates Ramos over possibly intentional booking

Thursday, 14 February 2019, 18:24 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

UEFA is investigating reported comments by Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos that he intentionally got a yellow card to provoke a favorable Champions League ban. Ramos risks an additional one-game...

Madrid's Bale faces possible 12-match ban for celebration

Thursday, 14 February 2019, 18:04 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Gareth Bale could face a suspension of up to 12 matches because of a gesture he made toward fans during Real Madrid's 3-1 derby win at Atletico Madrid on Saturday. The 29-year-old Bale has been...

Atletico extends coach Simeone's contract until 2022

Thursday, 14 February 2019, 17:20 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Atletico Madrid says it has extended the contract of coach Diego Simeone until 2022. Simeone's current contract was set to expire at the end of next season. Financial details of the new deal...

Napoli record-holder Hamsik finalizes move to Dalian Yifang

Thursday, 14 February 2019, 15:04 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis said captain Marek Hamsik has joined Dalian Yifang of the Chinese Super League. De Laurentiis, speaking ahead of Napoli's Europa League game against Zurich...

Iniesta teaming up with old teammate Villa in Japan

Thursday, 14 February 2019, 12:32 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Andres Iniesta's old teammate from his days at Barcelona is now his new teammate at Vissel Kobe. Iniesta said Thursday that the addition of David Villa will give the Japanese team a major boost...

French Ligue 1: Saint-Etienne beats Strasbourg 2-1 in French league

Wednesday, 13 February 2019, 22:10 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Robert Beric played a part in both goals as Saint-Etienne beat Strasbourg 2-1 Wednesday to move into fourth place in the French league. The Slovenia striker headed Saint-Etienne in front in the...

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