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Giovanni Tedesco banned for ten matches

Wednesday, 30 January 2019, 20:15 Last update: about 9 years ago

Hamrun coach Giovanni Tedesco’s season on the bench is practically over as he was on Wednesday suspended for ten matches. With Hamrun eliminated from the FA Trophy, Tedesco’s ...

Amid probes, PSG chairman Al-Khelaifi to join top UEFA body

Wednesday, 30 January 2019, 19:02 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Paris Saint-Germain chairman Nasser Al-Khelaifi is set to join the UEFA executive committee, despite the French club being under financial investigation and the Qatari himself being embroiled in...

Futsal: Belgium too strong for Malta in opener

Wednesday, 30 January 2019, 18:15 Last update: about 9 years ago MFA Communications Office

The Malta futsal team endured a tough start to their commitments in the FIFA Futsal World Cup Preliminary Round, going down to a 12-0 defeat against a very strong Belgium side in Alingsas, Sweden....

Tennis: Pliskova to lead Czechs in Fed Cup after Kvitova pulls out

Wednesday, 30 January 2019, 17:30 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Karolina Pliskova will be the top player for defending Fed Cup champion Czech Republic in its first-round meeting with Romania, after Australian Open finalist Petra Kvitova pulled out. Pliskova...

Schalke signs promising winger Matonto from Man City

Wednesday, 30 January 2019, 17:11 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Struggling Schalke has signed young Wales winger Rabbi Matondo from Manchester City in a bid to boost its attacking options. The Bundesliga club said Wednesday the 18-year-old Matonto signed a...

Asian Cup: Organisers investigate shoe-throwing

Wednesday, 30 January 2019, 15:01 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Asian Cup organizers have opened an investigation after soccer fans threw shoes and bottles at Qatar's players during their semifinal victory over the United Arab Emirates. The stadium...

Despite doping scandals, Russia bids to host European Games

Wednesday, 30 January 2019, 13:34 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Russia is bidding to host the 2023 European Games in Kazan despite a backdrop of years of doping scandals. Russian Olympic Committee president Stanislav Pozdnyakov is working with regional...

PSG striker Neymar out for about 10 weeks with foot injury

Wednesday, 30 January 2019, 13:20 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Neymar is expected to be sidelined for about 10 weeks with a right foot injury, ruling the Paris Saint-Germain striker out of the Champions League matchup against Manchester United. PSG travels...

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