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UEFA created the Nations League to try to give national teams more meaningful games and reduce the number of friendlies. (Photo: AFP)

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UEFA says few tickets left for Nations League semifinals

UEFA says tickets are expected to be sold quickly after the finalists are decided.

5 Jun 2019 7:45 AM GMT

Jovic scored 17 times in 32 Bundesliga games last season, setting up eight more, while he added 10 goals in the Europa League. (Photo: Eintracht Frankfurt/Twitter)

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Real Madrid signs Luka Jovic from Eintracht Frankfurt

The 21-year-old Serbian forward has agreed on a five-year deal with Madrid, to be completed upon a successful medical...

4 Jun 2019 12:57 PM GMT

China has suffered a spate of industrial accidents in recent months. (Photo:AP)

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China will stage 2023 Asian Cup - AFC

It will mark the second time China has hosted the quadrennial continental tournament, after the 2004 edition.

4 Jun 2019 10:18 AM GMT

UEFA briefed the coaches of Nations League semi-finalists Portugal, England, Switzerland and the Netherlands about VAR in April. (Photo: AFP)

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UEFA confirms new laws will not be implemented at Nations League

UEFA said the new rules, including cards for officials and a clearer wording of the handball rule, would be...

4 Jun 2019 9:55 AM GMT

Koeman believes the trophy is usually handed to players netting decisive goals, but if there was was a time to hand the award to a defender, it would be now. (Photo: AFP)

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Messi won't win Ballon d'Or', says Koeman

Ronald Koeman picked Virgil Van Dijk to win this year's Ballon d'Or over Messi.

4 Jun 2019 6:42 AM GMT

$\The boys are confident, and have understood that they can improve their game with hard work on a daily basis,\ Stimac said. (Photo: AFP)$ Sports

'King's Cup will be tough for India', says Igor Stimac

This will be Stimac's first international assignment after his appointment as the new coach.

4 Jun 2019 6:00 AM GMT

This decision by Tite comes after a turbulent end to the season for Neymar at PSG. (Photo: Bleacher Report/Twitter)

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I prefer a cyber crime to a rape offence , says Neymar's father

Coach Tite added that Technically Neymar is indispensable, but not irreplaceable.

4 Jun 2019 5:31 AM GMT

England head coach Gareth Southgate stands for the national anthem before the round of 16 match between Colombia and England at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the Spartak Stadium, in Moscow. (Photo: AP)

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Chance to end barren years fires England up for Nations League

England's run to the semi-finals in Russia re-connected their fans with the national team.

4 Jun 2019 4:42 AM GMT

The event, which will feature European champion Liverpool this year, will test Qatars preparedness to stage the 2022 World Cup. (Photo: AP)

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Qatar set to host next two Club World Cups

FIFA moved the World Cup from the usual June-July slot for 2022 because of the Gulf nation's summer heat.

3 Jun 2019 12:01 PM GMT

India are considered favourites to win the prestigious World Cup trophy, along with England and Australia. (Photo: Harry Kane/Twitter)

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Trolls blame Kohli for Spurs loss

Kohli is under the crosshairs again after an Instagram post by Tottenham striker Harry Kane surfaced, featuring a...

3 Jun 2019 11:29 AM GMT

Hugo Lloris is keeping himself positive and is hopeful to make a strong come back (Photo: AFP)

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After defeat in Champions League final, Hugo hopes for come back next...

Lloris also said that despite it is a very positive thing to reach in the Champions League final but it cannot match the...

3 Jun 2019 10:16 AM GMT

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Globe-trotting Infantino struggles to turn big plans into reality

Infantino said the proposed new tournaments were backed by an investment consortium willing to put in $25 billion over a...

3 Jun 2019 9:55 AM GMT