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/ 837 days ago

Nice and Cologne condemn 'horrific' violence that delayed game

Nice (France) (AFP) – Both Nice and Cologne on Friday condemned the violence at their Europa Conference League game in southern France that left one fan in critical condition and dozens of others injured, as UEFA opened disciplinary proceedings against both clubs. "We condemn the horrific scenes that took place before yesterday's game in Nice […]
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/ 837 days ago

Jesus, Coutinho left out of Brazil squad for friendlies

Rio de Janeiro (AFP) – Gabriel Jesus and Philippe Coutinho were both left out of Brazil's squad for upcoming friendlies against Ghana and Tunisia on Friday as Tite's side warm up for the World Cup. The five-time world champions face Ghana in French city Le Havre on September 23 before taking on Tunisia four days […]
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/ 837 days ago

Barcelona transform finances despite spree, Liga figures show

Madrid (AFP) – Barcelona's summer asset sale allowed them to lift their salary cap from minus 144.3 million euros ($144.8 million)in March to a positive balance of 656.4 million by September, La Liga reported Friday. The Spanish league made public the salary limits available to teams after the summer transfer window.  The figures reveal the […]
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/ 837 days ago

Premier League games postponed following death of Queen Elizabeth II

London (AFP) – The Premier League announced on Friday that all matches had been cancelled this weekend following the death of Queen Elizabeth II but Test cricket and golf will resume. English top flight clubs took the decision despite guidance from the British government that cancelling sporting events was not compulsory during a period of […]
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AFP

/ 837 days ago

Cologne condemn 'horrific' violence at Nice game

Berlin (AFP) – Cologne on Friday condemned violence at the club's Europa Conference League game against Nice in southern France that left one fan in critical condition and dozens of others injured. "We condemn the horrific scenes that took place before yesterday’s game in Nice in the strongest possible manner," club president Werner Wolf said […]
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/ 837 days ago

Premier League fixtures postponed following queen's death

London (AFP) – All Premier League matches this weekend have been postponed as a mark of respect following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, it was announced on Friday. English top flight clubs took the decision despite guidance from the British government that cancelling sporting events was not compulsory during a period of national mourning. […]
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/ 837 days ago

Cologne condemn 'horrific' violence at Nice game

Berlin (AFP) – Cologne on Friday condemned violence at the club's Europa Conference League game against Nice in southern France that left one fan in critical condition and dozens of others injured. "We condemn the horrific scenes that took place before yesterday’s game in Nice in the strongest possible manner," club president Werner Wolf said […]
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/ 837 days ago

Premier League fixtures postponed following queen's death

London (AFP) – All Premier League matches this weekend have been postponed as a mark of respect following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, it was announced on Friday. English top flight clubs took the decision despite guidance from the British government that cancelling sporting events was not compulsory during a period of national mourning. […]
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AFP

/ 837 days ago

Premier League fixtures postponed following queen's death

London (AFP) – All Premier League matches this weekend have been postponed as a mark of respect following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, it was announced on Friday. English top flight clubs took the decision despite guidance from the British government that cancelling sporting events was not compulsory during a period of national mourning. […]
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AFP

/ 837 days ago

Premier League fixtures postponed following queen's death

London (AFP) – All Premier League matches this weekend have been postponed as a mark of respect following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, it was announced on Friday. English top flight clubs took the decision despite guidance from the British government that cancelling sporting events was not compulsory during a period of national mourning. […]
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AFP

/ 837 days ago

Premier League fixtures postponed following queen's death

London (AFP) – All Premier League matches this weekend have been postponed as a mark of respect following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, it was announced on Friday. English top flight clubs took the decision despite guidance from the British government that cancelling sporting events was not compulsory during a period of national mourning. […]
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AFP

/ 837 days ago

Napoli striker Osimhen out with thigh injury

Milan (AFP) – Napoli striker Victor Osimhen will miss the Italian team's home fixture with Spezia on Saturday with a thigh injury, the Serie A club announced. In a statement, Napoli said that the Nigeria forward had hurt the femoral bicep in his right thigh, an injury suffered in the first half of Wednesday's 4-1 […]
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AFP

/ 837 days ago

Atalanta aim to hold lead in Italy as Napoli, Milan lurk

Milan (AFP) – Atalanta host Cremonese on Sunday as shock early leaders of Serie A after a fast start which appears to be gathering pace. Out on their own at the top of the pile for the first time since 1964, Atalanta have collected 13 points from their first five matches, with their only dropped […]
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AFP

/ 837 days ago

Atalanta aim to hold lead in Italy as Napoli, Milan lurk

Milan (AFP) – Atalanta host Cremonese on Sunday as shock early leaders of Serie A after a fast start which appears to be gathering pace. Out on their own at the top of the pile for the first time since 1964, Atalanta have collected 13 points from their first five matches, with their only dropped […]
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AFP

/ 837 days ago

Atalanta aim to hold lead in Italy as Napoli, Milan lurk

Milan (AFP) – Atalanta host Cremonese on Sunday as shock early leaders of Serie A after a fast start which appears to be gathering pace. Out on their own at the top of the pile for the first time since 1964, Atalanta have collected 13 points from their first five matches, with their only dropped […]
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AFP

/ 837 days ago

Atalanta aim to hold lead in Italy as Napoli, Milan lurk

Milan (AFP) – Atalanta host Cremonese on Sunday as shock early leaders of Serie A after a fast start which appears to be gathering pace. Out on their own at the top of the pile for the first time since 1964, Atalanta have collected 13 points from their first five matches, with their only dropped […]
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AFP

/ 838 days ago

New Leipzig coach Rose to 'do things differently' ahead of Dortmund clash

Berlin (AFP) – New RB Leipzig coach Marco Rose promised to "do a few things differently" ahead of his side's clash with former employers Borussia Dortmund on Saturday. Rose took charge of Leipzig on Thursday after the sacking of Domenico Tedesco on Wednesday and said he wants to "turn the mood around with a lot […]
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AFP

/ 838 days ago

New Leipzig coach Rose to 'do things differently' ahead of Dortmund clash

Berlin (AFP) – New RB Leipzig coach Marco Rose promised to "do a few things differently" ahead of his side's clash with former employers Borussia Dortmund on Saturday. Rose took charge of Leipzig on Thursday after the sacking of Domenico Tedesco on Wednesday and said he wants to "turn the mood around with a lot […]
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AFP

/ 838 days ago

New Leipzig coach Rose to 'do things differently' ahead of Dortmund clash

Berlin (AFP) – New RB Leipzig coach Marco Rose promised to "do a few things differently" ahead of his side's clash with former employers Borussia Dortmund on Saturday. Rose took charge of Leipzig on Thursday after the sacking of Domenico Tedesco on Wednesday and said he wants to "turn the mood around with a lot […]
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AFP

/ 838 days ago

New Leipzig coach Rose to 'do things differently' ahead of Dortmund clash

Berlin (AFP) – New RB Leipzig coach Marco Rose promised to "do a few things differently" ahead of his side's clash with former employers Borussia Dortmund on Saturday. Rose took charge of Leipzig on Thursday after the sacking of Domenico Tedesco on Wednesday and said he wants to "turn the mood around with a lot […]
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