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AC Milan to re-enter Europa League as CAS rules to overturn ban
The Court of Arbitration for Sport has ruled in favour of the Italian club following their appeal against a ban from the competition AC Milan’s ban from the 2018-19 Europa League for breaching Financial Fair Play and licensing regulations has been overturned by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). UEFA confirmed in late June they had taken drastic action against Milan’s apparent breaches of break-even requirements, barring them from competing in Europe’s second-tier competition for next season. Milan, who qualified for the Europa League by virtue of finishing sixth in Serie A, immediately launched an appeal to CAS. Article continues below Editors' Picks Juve on alert: Exiled Icardi may have…
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Liverpool on the mind? Kovac claims Bayern may have been overlooking Augsburg
The Bundesliga giants may have been distracted by an impending Champions League clash as they struggled past Augsburg Niko Kovac felt his Bayern Munich side had an eye on an impending trip to Liverpool in their win against Augsburg, but understands their distraction. Bayern twice had to come from behind at Augsburg in the Bundesliga on Friday, having gone behind after just 13 seconds to a Leon Goretzka own goal. Kingsley Coman scored two equalisers, although the winger could not complete the game due to an ankle injury, and set up David Alaba for the winner. Article continues below Editors' Picks Juve on alert: Exiled Icardi may have already played…
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'I look up to him' – Sancho inspired by Pulisic success
The English winger says the American has shown a path for young players at Borussia Dortmund Jadon Sancho says that he is inspired by Christian Pulisic, a player that showed him a path forward at Borussia Dortmund. With English prospects still generally opting to fight it out on home soil, Sancho decided to join Borussia Dortmund in 2017 after struggling to break through at Manchester City. Like Pulisic, Sancho faced the decision of leaving the comfort of home to fight for a new opportunity and, to this point, that decision has worked out in his favour. Article continues below Editors' Picks Juve on alert: Exiled Icardi may have already played…
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Borussia Dortmund to offer contract extension to Favre
The Swiss manager has impressed in his first season in charge of the Bundesliga side and the club now want to offer him a new deal Borussia Dortmund are keen to tie head coach Lucien Favre down to a new contract, chief executive Hans-Joachim Watzke has confirmed. Favre was handed a two-year deal ahead of the 2018-19 season and has led Dortmund’s exciting young squad to the top of the Bundesliga and into the last 16 of the Champions League. BVB hold a seven-point lead at the top-flight summit and are on course to scupper Bayern Munich’s attempts to claim the title for a seventh successive season. Article continues below…
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Pizarro becomes oldest Bundesliga scorer with last-gasp equaliser for Bremen against Hertha
The Peruvian netted in the 96th minute to claim his side a point and break a 22 year-old record Claudio Pizarro has become the oldest player to score a goal in Germany’s Bundesliga after his 96th-minute equalizer rescued a point for Werder Bremen against Hertha Berlin. The Peruvian striker, who turned 40 on October 3, 2018, scored with virtually the last kick of the game at the Olympic Stadium on Saturday, cancelling out David Selke’s first-half goal for the hosts. Pizarro assumes the record from Miroslav Votava, the Czech defensive midfielder who had held the record since 1996 when he also netted for Bremen against Stuttgart. Article continues below Editors' Picks…
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Schurrle denies reports he would quit Fulham after relegation
The German attacker has denied saying he will leave the Cottagers if the club are relegated Andre Schurrle has denied saying he will cut short his loan at Fulham if the club suffer relegation from the Premier League. Since returning to England on a two-year loan from Borussia Dortmund, Schurrle has scored six league goals, however the Cottagers remain seven points from safety. The World Cup winner was quoted after an interview with German outlet Kicker this week as saying that his loan at Craven Cottage “would end in the case of relegation”. Article continues below Editors' Picks Juve on alert: Exiled Icardi may have already played his final game…
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Miguel Herrera would like to coach in Europe but declined Greece offer
The former Mexico manager says he could’ve coached a European national team in 2015 but the time wasn’t right to make the jump across the pond Club America coach Miguel Herrera would like to coach in Europe one day but said the opportunity he did have in 2015 wasn’t the right one. After being fired as the Mexico national team coach in 2015 because of a physical altercation with a commentator, Herrera said he was approached by the Greece national team, the Saudi Arabia national team and Major League Soccer’s Chicago Fire. Club America 17/20 to beat Potros Article continues below Editors' Picks Juve on alert: Exiled Icardi may have already played…
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Sancho: Crazy number of clubs wanted me but Dortmund were best choice after leaving Man City
The 18-year-old forward took the decision to leave England for Germany in the summer of 2017 and has enjoyed a meteoric rise to prominence Jadon Sancho says it was “crazy how many clubs wanted me” as he prepared to leave Manchester City, but is delighted to have seen a “big risk” pay off after heading to Borussia Dortmund. Back in the summer of 2017, the teenage forward took the brave decision to walk away from the Etihad Stadium. With his path to first-team football blocked, Sancho opted to take on a new challenge in Germany. Article continues below Editors' Picks Juve on alert: Exiled Icardi may have already played his…
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Clasico Regio, Clasio Tapatio headline first round of Liga MX playoffs
Two of the four quarterfinals will be rivalry matches as the Liguilla matchups were finalized Sunday night. A pair of rivalry matches in the first round of the Liga MX playoffs already have fans salivating after matchups were finalized Sunday. Santos Laguna and Toluca drew 2-2 in the final match of the season, earning both a point and setting up a rematch between the two teams in the upcoming week’s quarterfinals. Mexico beats U.S. for U-17 crown Article continues below Editors' Picks Juve on alert: Exiled Icardi may have already played his final game for Inter Sarri vindicated for dropping Kepa as Chelsea & Pedro impress in Spurs win Magnificent…
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Chelsea-linked Jovic 'honoured' by interest from top clubs
The Serbian striker has also reportedly caught the eye of Barcelona and Real Madrid after his scoring feats for Eintracht Frankfurt In-demand Eintracht Frankfurt striker Luka Jovic says he is “honoured” by the reported interest of a host of big clubs that have been linked with him. The Serbian, on loan with the German club from Benfica, is leading the Bundesliga scoring charts with 14 goals. Chelsea have reportedly made a £39m (€45m) bid to land the 21-year-old, while Real Madrid and Barcelona are said to be interested as well. Article continues below Editors' Picks Juve on alert: Exiled Icardi may have already played his final game for Inter Sarri…