UEFA has reaffirmed its commitment to security ahead of this year’s European Championship in France following the attacks in Brussels. “Following today’s events inBrussels, UEFA wishes to reaffirm its commitment in placing safety and security at the centre of its organisational plans for UEFA Euro 2016,” European soccer’s ruling body said in astatement. Twenty-four teams […]
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Vincent Kompany: 'We must reject hate'
“I wish for Brussels to act with dignity. We are all hurting, yet we must reject hate and its preachers,” wrote Belgian national team captain Vincent Kompany in a statement followingthe Brussels terrorist attacks. “Horrified and revolted. Innocent people paying the price again. My thoughts are with the families of the victims.”
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Belgium cancels practice in wake of attacks
“Soccer is not important today” and “our thoughts are with the victims,” announced the Belgian soccer federation upon canceling its national team’s practice in the wake of the deadly terrorist attacksin Brussels. Belgium hosts Portugal in a friendly March 29 at the King Baudouin Stadium in Brussels.
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Norwich striker was at Zaventem Airport at time of blasts
Norwich City striker Dieumerci Mbokani was “unharmed but shaken” after traveling through Zaventem Airport at the time of Tuesday morning’s terrorist attacks in Brussels. TheCongolese international joined Norwich on loan from Dynamo Kiev last summer. A statement on Norwich’s web site added: “The club is in constant dialogue with Dieumerci, who has now returnedhome to […]
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Lights go out on Brazil Olympic team
Brazil’s men’s Olympic team, preparing for a Thursday friendly against Nigeria in Espirito Santo, Brazil, had to train in light provided by truck headlights after thetraining field floodlights failed.
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Buffon dedicates record to Juventus teammates
Juventus goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon broke the Serie A record, going 974 consecutive minutes without conceding a goal before giving up a goal to Andrea Belotti in the 48th minute ofJuve’s 4-1 derby win over Torino. Afterwards, he dedicated the record to all his teammates for their work in the long shutout streak, singling each of […]
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Zidane: Real Madrid is 'ready' for Barcelona
Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane said Los Blancos are primed for their trip to Barcelona to his first Clasico as head coach after they crushed Sevilla, 4-0. “Clasicos are always special,” hesaid. “We have to keep improving and it was important to head into it with a victory. We’re ready, it’ll be a great game.”
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Leicester's Ranieri keeps his fingers crossed during international break
Leicester City holds a five-point lead with seven games to play in the English Premier League, and its manager, Claudio Ranieri, hopes nothing happens to his players — 16 in all — while theyare off on international duty the next 10 days. They include Danny Drinkwater and Jamie Vardy with England and midfield dynamo N’Golo […]
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Injured Hart and Sterling out of England squad for friendlies
Burnley captain Tom Heaton has replaced injured goalkeeper Joe Hart (calf injury) in the England team for friendlies against Germany and the Netherlands. Hart’s Manchester City teammateRaheem Sterling (groin problem) also withdrew. “Obviously it’s very disappointing for Joe and Raheem to suffer injuries which will rule them out of our games against Germany andHolland,” sais […]
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Thierry Henry: PSG is more than just Ibra
Manchester City faces a difficult UEFA Champions League quarterfinal draw in Paris St. Germain, says former French star Thierry Henry, now a Sky Sports commentator. He believes PSG could winthe title but also feels City is capable of winning. “It’s a difficult draw for Man City,” he said. “Paris St. Germain are a solid team […]