Two additions to Italy squad for France clash
ROME, Feb 16 : Italy have added two players to their squad for Sunday's Six Nations clash against France, but scrumhalf Stephen Varney has not recovered from injury and pulled out of the trip.
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Monaco trio face late fitness tests ahead of Champions League game
MONACO, Feb 16 : Monaco have doubts over the fitness of three players ahead of Tuesday’s Champions League knockout playoffs first leg against holders Paris Saint-Germain, where they will be hoping to earn a lead to take to the French capital for next week’s return.
England pay the price for poor start against Scotland
EDINBURGH, Feb 14 : England’s 12-match winning run was brought to an abrupt halt by Scotland at Murrayfield on Saturday as they paid the price for a sluggish start and spending 30 minutes down to 14 men.
Capuozzo back for Italy against Ireland but Brex misses out
ROME, Feb 10 : Italy have been handed a boost with the return to their squad of fullback Ange Capuozzo as they prepare to take on Ireland in the Six Nations but must do without Nacho Brex in the midfield, team officials said on Tuesday.
Lebanon name Madjid Bougherra as new coach
BEIRUT, Jan 29 : Lebanon have appointed former Algerian international Madjid Bougherra as their new coach, the national football association said.
Kane nets late winner as Bayern end PSV’s hopes with away win
EINDHOVEN, Netherlands, Jan 28 : Harry Kane came off the bench to score an 84th-minute winner for Bayern Munich as they edged PSV Eindhoven 2-1 away on Wednesday to finish second in the Champions League group phase and end their Dutch hosts’ hopes of continuing in the competition.
Last gasp goal keeps alive Ajax’s Champions League hopes
VILLARREAL, Spain, Jan 20 : Substitute Oliver Edvardsen scored in the last minute to give Ajax Amsterdam a dramatic 2-1 away victory over Villarreal that keeps alive their hopes of progress in the Champions League.
Senegal coach Thiaw jeered by journalists, walks out of press conference
RABAT, Jan 18 : Senegal coach Pape Bouna Thiaw was roundly jeered and then walked out of his scheduled post-match press conference as the drama of Sunday's contentious Africa Cup of Nations final continued well after the final whistle.