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Center-right coalition wins Madrid, far-left keeps Barcelona
Congreso de los Diputados, Madrid, Spain
2019-06-15, This is Money
MADRID (AP) - A conservative has been sworn in as the new mayor of Madrid in the first major political shift enabled by the far-right's gains in last month's Spanish...
Lampard could be man to lead Chelsea in new direction
Former Chelsea player Frank Lampard speaks to journalists after giving a football coaching session
2019-06-14, Supersport
Roman Abramovich has hired some of the world's highest-profile managers during his 16-year reign, but relative rookie Frank Lampard is emerging as the favourite to...
Diego Maradona out as manager of Mexican second division club Dorados in order to focus ...
FILE - In this May 5, 2019 file photo, Dorados' head coach Diego Maradona shouts instructions to his players during extra time of a final leg match at a second division soccer league match against Atletico San Luis, in San Luis Potosi, Mexico.
2019-06-14, CBS Sports
Soccer legend Diego Maradona has stepped down as coach of Mexican club Dorados, the club announced on Thursday. Maradona's lawyer, Matias Morla, said on...
Real Madrid beat Barcelona, Man City in race to sign ‘Japanese Messi’
Japan's Takefusa Kubo runs during a training session of the national soccer team in Sao Paulo, Brazil
2019-06-14, Independent online (SA)
Real Madrid confirmed the signing of Japanese teenager Takefusa Kubo on Friday. The 18-year-old joins from FC Tokyo and will play for Madrid’s B team, Castilla, next...
Ebola outbreak: Second patient dies from virus in Uganda
People crossing the border have their temperature taken to check for symptoms of Ebola, at the border crossing near Kasindi, eastern Congo Wednesday, June 12, 2019, just across from the Ugandan town of Bwera.
2019-06-13, The Independent
A second person has died of Ebola in Uganda following an outbreak in the neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo, health officials have said. “A grandmother also died...
With Antonio Conte determined to show he's a better boss than Maurizio Sarri and an ...2019-06-15
The Daily Mail: It seems a long time ago that Serie A was the dominant league in European and world football. Throughout the 1990s and early 2000s, football fans would look to Italy at this time of year for the most exciting stories. Mega-money buys and top managers coming...
Uruguay’s Suarez in race against time after knee injury2019-06-15
Wtop: BELO HORIZONTE, Brazil (AP) — Luis Suarez is again racing against time to be fit for a tournament with Uruguay. Five years ago, it was meniscus surgery to his left knee that jeopardized Suarez’s participation at the World Cup in Brazil. Now it is an...
Brazil win on Philippe Coutinho’s brace2019-06-15
Deccan Chronicle: Sao Paulo: A brace from Philippe Coutinho handed hosts Brazil a winning start to the Copa America on Saturday in a 3-0 victory over Bolivia as the absence of superstar Neymar was quickly forgotten. Barcelona’s Coutinho scored from the penalty spot early...
The most expensive XI in the World does not have Messi or Ronaldo in it2019-06-15
BE Soccer: Any team dreams of having the best players in the World, but they come at a price. In an era in which the market evolves year on year, we present to you the most expensive XI in the World. They don't have to be the best, but they do have to be among the...
Real Madrid new boy Kubo proud of ‘Japanese Messi’ tag but aware he has much ...2019-06-15
Goal: The 18-year-old has completed a move to the Santiago Bernabeu and big things are expected of a man who was once on Barcelona’s books ......
All ET Girls Soccer Team2019-06-15
The Marshall News Messenger: Check out the All-East TexasGirlsSoccer Team, including MVP, Newcomer, Coach of the Year as well as the All East Texas picks and honorable mention selections: MVP Olyvia Dowell, Spring HillBy the numbers: Dowell was a scoring machine for the district...
€30m ace determined to join Everton, one step away from completing move2019-06-15
Sportslens: €30m ace determined to join Everton, one step away from completing move - originally posted on Sportslens.com Everton are close to signing AndreGomes on a permanent deal. According to Sport (translated by...
Steven Gerrard dealt Fathers’ Day blow as toddler son poses in Barcelona shirt2019-06-15
The Sun: STEVEN GERRARD'S toddler son has sold the Liverpool legend a dummy for Father's Day - by posing with him in a Barcelona shirt. Little Lio showed he loves Leo - Messi and Co - in a cute snap that Rangers manager Gerro posted on...
Spain's conservatives retake Madrid, far-left keeps Barcelona2019-06-15
Reuters: A conservative was sworn in on Saturday as Madrid's new mayor, regaining control of the Spanish capital for the People's Party after forging a coalition including the far right, while the far-left won a second term in Barcelona with support from the Socialists...
Spotlight: Vodafone launches first 5G network in Spain in cooperation with Huawei2019-06-15
Xinhua: By Ren Ke, Guo Qiuda MADRID, June 15 (Xinhua) -- In cooperation with Chinese telecom giant Huawei, VodafoneEspana on Saturday rolled out the first commercial 5G mobile services in Spain, making it one of the first European countries with the ultrafast mobile...
Can Dovizioso or Petrucci complete a Ducati triple double?2019-06-15
Public Technologies: In 2017, Andrea Dovizioso (Mission Winnow Ducati) was victorious at Mugello and the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. In 2018, Jorge Lorenzo pulled off the same feat. Now, both Dovizioso and Danilo Petrucci (Mission Winnow Ducati) are aiming to continue Ducati's...
Four out of five: Yamaha bring the heat to Barcelona2019-06-15
Public Technologies: If there was anything to take from qualifying day at the GranPremiMonster Energy de Catalunya, it's how impressive all four Yamahas are looking this weekend. Quartararo fights the pain for pole in Barcelona 15/06/2019 The PetronasYamahaSRT rider fought...
Barcelona's Philippe Coutinho and Ivan Rakitic transfer stance revealed2019-06-15
The Mirror: Both players have been heavily linked with a move to the Premier League as they risk being axed by Barcelona......
Uruguay's Suarez in race against time after knee injury2019-06-15
Victoria Advocate: BELO HORIZONTE, Brazil (AP) — Luis Suarez is again racing against time to be fit for a tournament with Uruguay. Five years ago, it was meniscus surgery to his left knee that jeopardized Suarez's participation at the World Cup in Brazil. Now it is an...