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Germany begin World Cup title defence with a stroll in Norway

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05/09/2016

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Silva scores brace to hand Spain boss Lopetgui winning start to new reign

Roberto Martienz and Julen Lopetegui began their reigns as coaches of Belgium and Spain respectively on Thursday evening when their teams squared off in a friendly in…

01/09/2016

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German football legend Beckenbauer investigated over 2006 World Cup

Swiss authorities have opened criminal proceedings against German soccer great Franz Beckenbauer and two former presidents of Germany’s football federation (DFB) in connection with its successful bid

01/09/2016

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Tearful Schweinsteiger plays final game for Germany

Bastian Schweinsteiger couldn’t hold back the tears as he was honoured before playing his final international game for Germany on Wednesday.

31/08/2016

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Balotelli leaves Liverpool and joins French side Nice

Mario Balotelli has joined French first division side Nice from Liverpool on a free transfer.

31/08/2016

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Man City's Nasri joins Sevilla on loan

Manchester City’s new boss Pep Guardiola continues to clean house.

31/08/2016

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UK: Getting a soccer soaking

Crowds gathering on the banks of the Windrush for the annual 30-minute splashabout in Bourton-on-the-Water, UK, are being warned to wear waterproofs or risk getting…

31/08/2016

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Tokyo: Barcelona youth team comforts losing Japanese footballers

A youth football team from Barcelona comforted their Japanese opponents after winning the U-12 Junior Soccer World Challenge 2016 in Tokyo on Wednesday (August 31), drawing attention from many on the…

31/08/2016

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England keeper Hart moves to Torino on loan

Manchester City and England goalkeeper Joe Hart has joined Italian side Torino on loan for one season.

30/08/2016

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Video: Disallowed goal of the year from High School striker

As goals go, they don’t get much better than this.

30/08/2016

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Former LA Dodgers owner to buy Olympique de Marseille

French first division side Marseille is set to be taken over by a new owner.

29/08/2016

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Bayern Munich begin title defence in style as Man City, Man Utd and Chelsea continue perfect start in England

They may have a new coach on the bench but it’s definitely business as usual for Bayern Munich.

29/08/2016

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Kazakhstan crowned miniEURO champions

The 7th edition of the Minifootball European Championship came to a close this weekend with Kazakhstan taking on Croatia in the final.

28/08/2016

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Casillas left out of Spain squad

New Spain coach Julen Lopetegui has left out goalkeeper Iker Casillas from his first international squad.

26/08/2016

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Thierry Henry named as new Belgium assistant manager

26/08/2016

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Claudio Bravo joins Manchester City

Manchester City have signed Chile goalkeeper Claudio Bravo from Barcelona for 18 million euros.

25/08/2016

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Champions League draw: Guardiola set for Camp Nou return as Manchester City face daunting task

The 2016-17 Champions League draw for the group stage took place in Monaco on Thursday as Europe’s elite eagerly waited to see who would stand between them and the iconic…

25/08/2016

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American goalkeeper Hope Solo handed six-month ban

American goalkeeper Hope Solo has been given a six-month ban from internationals on Wednesday after she branded opponents Sweden “a bunch of cowards” at this month’s Rio…

25/08/2016

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Full Champions League draw results, Ronaldo is 2016 UEFA best player

It's time for Europe's biggest football competition, the UEFA Champions League. 32 European teams have been drawn on Thursday at the UEFA headquarters in Monaco.

25/08/2016

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Manchester City down Steaua Bucharest to reach Champions League group stages

Manchester City downed Steaua Bucharest 1-0 to reach the Champions League group stages.

24/08/2016