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Italy stay in World Cup hunt as Wales, Ireland suffer penalty heartbreak
AFP, Published on 27/03/2026
» PARIS (FRANCE) - Italy will face Bosnia and Herzegovina for a place at the 2026 World Cup after beating Northern Ireland 2-0 on Thursday, as Wales and the Republic of Ireland suffered agonising penalty shootout defeats in their qualifying play-off semi-finals.
Referee files criminal complaint after penalty threats
AFP, Published on 01/05/2023
» BERLIN - The referee who admitted to making a mistake in Borussia Dortmund's 1-1 draw at Bochum has filed a criminal complaint due to threats against himself and his family.
Goal-shy Inter eye Champions League semis while crisis looms at home
AFP, Published on 18/04/2023
» MILAN - Inter Milan stand on the verge of making the Champions League semi-finals for the first time since last being crowed European champions 13 years ago, but all is not well with a goal-shy team ahead of the visit of Benfica.
Chelsea see off Dortmund to reach Champions League quarter-finals
AFP, Published on 08/03/2023
» LONDON - Chelsea kept their season alive by beating Borussia Dortmund 2-0 at Stamford Bridge to progress to the quarter-finals of the Champions League 2-1 on aggregate on Tuesday.
Cocaine 'super-cartel' busted in Europe and Dubai
AFP, Published on 29/11/2022
» THE HAGUE - Police have smashed a huge drugs "super-cartel" that controlled a third of Europe's cocaine trade, arresting 49 people in various countries including six kingpins in the gang's hub in Dubai, Europol said on Monday.
History man Ronaldo saves Portugal as France held in World Cup qualifying
AFP, Published on 02/09/2021
» PARIS - Cristiano Ronaldo became the all-time top scorer in men's international football with two late goals as Portugal beat the Republic of Ireland 2-1, while holders France drew 1-1 with Bosnia and Herzegovina in 2022 World Cup qualifying on Wednesday.
French foes clash, Istanbul derby for Ozil - what to watch in Europe this weekend
AFP, Published on 05/02/2021
» PARIS - Mauricio Pochettino takes Paris Saint-Germain to beleaguered rivals Marseille, while Mesut Ozil could make his home debut for Fenerbahce against Galatasaray and Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane returns to the dugout after missing two games following a positive Covid-19 test.
Ronaldo helps Juve sink Man Utd as Real Madrid win but fail to convince
AFP, Published on 24/10/2018
» PARIS - Cristiano Ronaldo marked his return to Old Trafford with a victory as Juventus beat Manchester United 1-0 in the Champions League on Tuesday, while under-pressure Real Madrid got back to winning ways.
Liverpool on brink of final as tensions mount in Rome
AFP, Published on 01/05/2018
» ROME - Liverpool return to the scene of two of their most famous European triumphs amid tight security ahead of Wednesday's Champions League semi-final, second leg clash in Rome.
Juventus set to unleash fury on seventh straight title bid
AFP, Published on 13/04/2018
» MILAN - Massimiliano Allegri warned that Juventus will unleash fury in their quest for a seventh straight Serie A title after another shattered Champions League dream.