[ad_1] BEIJING: The former chairman of the Chinese Football Association has been sentenced to life in prison for accepting bribes worth $11 million, state media […]
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England boss Southgate keen to see youngsters 'excel' | The Express Tribune
[ad_1] LONDON: England manager Gareth Southgate shrugged off injuries in his squad ahead of a testing friendly against Belgium and said he’s looking forward to […]
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Ukraine eye first major tournament since Russian invasion | The Express Tribune
[ad_1] PARIS: Ukraine will bid to qualify for a first major tournament since Russia’s invasion of the country when they take on Iceland in a […]
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China skipper makes retirement U-turn with WC hopes in balance | The Express Tribune
[ad_1] BEIJING: China captain Zhang Linpeng is in line to play in a crucial World Cup qualifier on Tuesday, days after quitting international football over […]
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Endrick makes history as Brazil beat England to launch new era | The Express Tribune
[ad_1] LONDON: Brazil’s new boss Dorival Junior started his bid to revive the five-time world champions with a 1-0 win against England as teenage sensation […]
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Austria, Germany score two of fastest international goals | The Express Tribune
[ad_1] PARIS: Austria’s Christoph Baumgartner scored one of the fastest ever international goals inside seven seconds on Saturday and was then quickly followed by a […]
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Rape convict Robinho arrested in Brazil | The Express Tribune
[ad_1] SANTOS: Former Manchester City and Real Madrid footballer Robinho was arrested Thursday in Brazil, after losing a last-minute court bid to delay serving his […]
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Leicester charged by Premier League over alleged financial breach | The Express Tribune
[ad_1] LONDON: Championship club Leicester have been referred to an independent commission by the Premier League for an alleged breach of profitability and sustainability rules […]
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Coach urges China to 'play with passion' in World Cup qualifiers | The Express Tribune
[ad_1] SINGAPORE: New China coach Branko Ivankovic said Wednesday that his men must “play with passion” as they embark on two crucial World Cup qualifiers […]
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'Frustration' to drive Japan in North Korea World Cup qualifiers | The Express Tribune
[ad_1] TOKYO: Japan will be motivated by the “frustration” of their Asian Cup flop when they face North Korea in a World Cup qualifying double-header, […]
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