Jailed Spanish soccer federation president Angel Maria Villar, at the helm since 1988, has been suspended for a year by the Sport Commission of the Higher Sports Council in the wakeof his arrest for on allegations of collusion, fraud and embezzlement.
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Chelsea sends Kenedy home from Asia for offensive comments
Chelsea winger Kenedy, who posted a photo on Instagram of sleeping security guard with the caption, “Wake up China. You idiot,” was sent home by the club from its Asia tour. Kenedy also published videos with offensive captions in Portuguese. Chelsea coach AntonioContesaid, “It is a pity because the player was sorry about the situation, […]
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Mueller scores twice as Bayern beats Chelsea
Thomas Mueller scored twice in Bayern Munich’s 3-2 win over Chelsea in a Singapore friendly. Bayern coach Carlo Ancelotti had implored his team to show improvement after a 4-0 loss toAC Milan in Shenzhen last week. His players responded by racing to a 3-0 lead in 26 minutes.
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Juve lands young Fiorentina forward Bernardeschi
Juventus signed 23-year-old Fiorentina forward Federico Bernardeschi for $46 million following his breakout season with Fiorentina. Juve termed him one of Europe’s most promising attackingtalents after a season during which he scored 11 goals.
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Mendy transfer: another young star exits Monaco
French fullback Benjamin Mendy became the latest young star to leave Monaco when he joined Manchester City on a $67 million transfer, a fee that breaks the club record set earlier this monthfor Kyle Walker.
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Official: Chicharito is headed to West Ham United
West Ham signed Mexican star Javier Hernandez, making him the best-paid player at the club after confirming a deal to sign him from Germany’s Bayer Leverkusen for more than $20 million.
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Euro 2017: Host Dutch advance to quarterfinals with third win
The Netherlands, host of the Women’s Euro 2017, became the first team to qualify for the quarterfinals thanks to 2-1 win over Belgium thanks to goals by Sherida Spitse and Lieke Martens.The Dutch finished group play with three wins in three games.
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Euro 2017: Norway exits without a point or a goal
Katrine Veje scored to give Denmark a 1-0 win over Norway that sent it through to the quarterfinals of Euro 2017. Norway, the Euro 2013 runner-up, exited with three losses in three games andwithout a goal. Norway missed a penalty kick before halftime as Danish keeper Stina Lykke Petersen stopped Caroline Graham Hansen‘s shot. Norway […]
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Euro 2017: Defenders give defending champ Germany first win
Defending champions Germany won its first game at the Women’s Euro 2017 when it eliminated Italy with a 2-1 win on goals by defenders Josephine Henning and Anja Mittag. Sweden beatRussia, 2-0, to move top of Group B.
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Chelsea sets club transfer record with Morata signing
Chelsea paid a club record 60 million pounds ($78 million) to sign striker Alvaro Morata from Real Madrid on a five-year deal. He scored 20 goals in 2016-17 after returning to Madrid fromJuventus.