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Former FIFA boss Havelange dies aged 100

Former president of football’s world governing body Joao Havelange has died at the age of 100.

16/08/2016

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Ex-FIFA president Joao Havelange dies in Rio aged 100

The head of international football’s governing body from 1974 to 1998, Joao Havelange, has died at the age of 100 in his hometown Rio de Janeiro.

16/08/2016

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Former Aston Villa striker Dalian Atkinson dies after being tasered by police

The former Aston Villa striker suffered a cardiac arrest after receiving medical treatment. The incident has been referred to the police watchdog.

15/08/2016

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Ex-footballer Dalian Atkinson dies after being hit by high-voltage gun

Tributes have flooded in for a former English footballer who died after being hit by a high-voltage police gun.

15/08/2016

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Messi reconsiders decision to leave Argentina's national team

It seems public pressure or a sense of duty have proved too much for Lionel Messi, who suffered a traumatic loss to Chile in the Copa America this summer along with his teammates and said he would nev

12/08/2016

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Wanted: Turkey issues arrest warrant for celebrated football player

An arrest warrant has been issued for one of Turkey’s most celebrated football players – former international striker Hakan Sukur.

12/08/2016

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Hungarian football club helps to integrate refugees

As the Rio Olympics unites people from around the world in sport, a football club in Hungary is also doing its bit for integration.

12/08/2016

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Cherchesov takes over Russian national football side

The Russians have decided the national football team needs a new direction and has appointed Stanislav Cherchesov as manager.

11/08/2016

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Real Madrid see off Sevilla to win Uefa Super Cup

Real Madrid won the UEFA Super Cup for a third time after beating beat Sevilla 3-2 in a rainy Trondheim in Norway.

09/08/2016

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Suspected ISIL leader arrested in Germany after Bundesliga alert

Germany’s SEK special police have detained an allegedly high-ranking ISIL member.

09/08/2016

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De Boer unveiled at Inter

Frank de Boer was unveiled as the new manager of Serie A side Inter on Tuesday.

09/08/2016

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Paul Pogba says he's delighted to be 'back home' at Man United

French football player Paul Pogba has set a new world transfer record as he returns to Manchester United for 105 million euros.

09/08/2016

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French footballer Paul Pogba signs for Man Utd for 'world record fee'

French football player Paul Pogba has set a new world transfer record as he returns to Manchester United for a reported transfer fee of 105 million euros.

09/08/2016

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Real Madrid and Sevilla poised for Uefa Super Cup rendezvous

Real Madrid and Sevilla lock horns in the Uefa Super Cup on Tuesday.

08/08/2016

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Mancini leaves Inter, De Boer set to become new coach

Roberto Mancini has left Serie A side Inter.

08/08/2016

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Hummels and Sanches unveiled at Bayern Munich

Mats Hummels and Renato Sanches were unveiled at their new club Bayern Munich on Saturday.

06/08/2016

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New Argentina boss Bauza presented to media

Edgardo Bauza was presented to the media on Thursday as the new head coach of Argentine national football team.

06/08/2016

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AC Milan to be sold

Plans are reportedly being finalised to sell the Italian club to a consortium of Chinese investors by the close of play on Friday.

05/08/2016

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Sweden outclass South Africa in first Olympic match

South America’s first Olympic Games kicked off as the Swedish women’s football team defeated South Africa 1-0 at Rio’s Olympic stadium.

03/08/2016

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Man City sign Sane

Manchester City have bolstered their midfield ranks after signing Germany international Leroy Sane from Bundesliga side Schalke.

02/08/2016