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Litex thrown out of Bulgarian league for walking off pitch
SOFIA (Reuters) – Litex Lovech have been expelled from the Bulgarian league after the players walked off the pitch in protest at refereeing decisions in Saturday’s match against Levski Sofia, the Bulgarian Football Union (BFU) said. “It was the only possible decision according to (the BFU’s) disciplinary rules,” the union’s disciplinary commission chairman Yuri Kuchev […]
Prosecutors seek Swiss help in German World Cup tax case
ZURICH (Reuters) – German prosecutors have asked Switzerland, home country of soccer world governing body FIFA, to help look into a suspicious payment linked to Germany’s hosting of the 2006 World Cup, including by sifting through bank data. The Frankfurt state prosecutor has sought legal assistance over a 6.7 million euro ($7.3 million) transfer from […]
Club Cup an enjoyable, prestigious competition, says Pique
OSAKA (Reuters) – Barcelona defender Gerard Pique made all the right noises about the Club World Cup on Wednesday, describing the tournament as enjoyable and prestigious, ahead of their semi-final against China’s Guangzhou Evergrande. Pique also warned that the Asian champions, coached by Brazilian Luiz Felipe Scolari, may try to disrupt Barcelona’s game with tactical fouling […]
Leicester’s Mahrez rules out January move
REUTERS – Leicester City winger Riyad Mahrez, who has reportedly caught the attention of several clubs across Europe after his strong performances in the first half of the season, has ruled out a move away from the Foxes during the January transfer window. The 24-year-old, who joined Leicester from Ligue 2 club Le Havre in […]
U.S. to host friendlies against Iceland and Canada
NEW YORK (Reuters) – United States will begin the New Year with two friendlies in Carson, California against Euro 2016 finalists Iceland and neighbours Canada. Following the team’s annual training camp, the Americans are to play Iceland on Jan. 31 and Canada on Feb. 5, the U.S. Soccer Federation said on Tuesday. Iceland qualified for […]
Messi tax fraud case should be dropped say lawyers
REUTERS – A tax fraud case involving Barcelona forward Lionel Messi and his father Jorge should be dropped because of errors in the investigation and court proceedings, their lawyers said on Wednesday. The pair are accused of defrauding the Spanish state of 4.2 million euros ($4.589 million) in tax from 2007 to 2009 and a […]
Villa facing three must-win games, says Garde
(Reuters) – Aston Villa face a series of games against three other clubs down at the bottom end of the Premier League over the Christmas period with manager Remi Garde calling them “must-win” games. Bottom club Villa are without a league win for 15 games and Garde knows that dismal run must end over the […]
Fabregas slams attitude and behaviour of Chelsea players
LONDON (Reuters) – Playmaker Cesc Fabregas has criticised the attitude and behaviour of he and his team mates in the wake of champions Chelsea’s alarming slide down the Premier League table. The Londoners plunged to their ninth league defeat of the season on Monday, losing 2-1 at leaders Leicester City to slip to fifth from […]
Key players will stay at Everton in January – Martinez
Everton manager says that they intend to retain most of their players in the January transfer season.
Under-fire Pioli confident Lazio still trust him
Lazio coach Stefano Pioli believes the club still trusts him to do his job, despite poor recent performances, according to a media interview.
FIFA’s Blatter proclaims innocence, denounces “Inquisition”
Blatter claims to be innocent and vows to fight for his rights.
Zico’s Goa romp past Carlos’s Delhi to reach ISL final
Goa to face the winner of Chennai and Kolkata in the finals.
