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  Football

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  Watch: Referee of infamous West Germany vs France World Cup semi dies aged 84

  Former referee Charles Corver, who officiated the notorious 1982 World Cup semi-final between West Germany and France, has died aged 84,...

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  Football

  / 4 years ago

  Ronaldo scores 102nd international goal as Portugal thrash Andorra

  Cristiano Ronaldo edged closer to the all-time record for most international goals as European champions Portugal thrashed Andorra 7-0 in a...

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  Football

  / 4 years ago

  Finland beat France to ruin Marcus Thuram’s debut

  Finland spoiled Marcus Thuram’s party on Wednesday after beating France 2-0 on the day the Borussia Moenchengladbach attacker emulated his father...

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  Football

  / 4 years ago

  Makeshift Germany squeeze past Czech Republic in friendly

  A first-half goal by Benfica striker Luca Waldschmidt sealed Germany a 1-0 friendly win over the Czech Republic on Wednesday as...

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  Football

  / 4 years ago

  De Boer’s winless start continues as Dutch draw with Spain

  Frank de Boer’s wait for a first win as Netherlands coach goes on after his team drew 1-1 with Spain in...

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  Football

  / 4 years ago

  Maradona leaves hospital following surgery

  Argentine football legend Diego Maradona left hospital on Wednesday, eight days after undergoing surgery to remove a blood clot on his...

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  Football

  / 4 years ago

  Watch: Gomez injury deals another blow to Liverpool defence

  Liverpool’s injury crisis in defence deepened on Wednesday with the news Joe Gomez is set for a spell on the sidelines...

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  Football

  / 4 years ago

  Barcelona to sue Neymar after allegedly overpaying Brazilian: report

  Barcelona will sue Neymar for 10.2 million euros ($12 million) that they believe they overpaid the Brazilian during his time at...

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  English football

  / 4 years ago

  Pressure grows on FA to show diversity matters

  A chorus of former players and football administrators urged the English Football Association to prove they are serious about diversity when...

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  Football

  / 4 years ago

  Updated: Hoffenheim squad quarantined after Covid outbreak, Baumann leaves Germany duty

  Bundesliga side Hoffenheim on Wednesday put their squad in quarantine after four players tested positive for the coronavirus in the previous...

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