football
Brazil judge ends investigation of Neymar on rape allegation
Sao Paulo, Aug 9 (AP/UNB) — A Brazilian judge accepted a recommendation from prosecutors Thursday to close the investigation of soccer star Neymar on a rape allegation on the grounds of there being a lack of evidence against him.
Man City winger Sane to undergo surgery on ligament damage
Manchester, Aug 8 (AP/UNB) — Manchester City winger Leroy Sane is facing a lengthy layoff with anterior cruciate ligament damage.
Belgium forward Lukaku joins Inter Milan from Man United
Milan, Aug 8 (AP/UNB) — Inter Milan completed the signing of Belgium forward Romelu Lukaku from Manchester United on Thursday.
South Korean police raid company involved in Ronaldo no-show
Seoul, Aug 8 (AP/UNB) — South Korean police raided the office of a marketing agency on Thursday as part of a fraud investigation into Cristiano Ronaldo's non-appearance in a friendly match between Juventus and a K-League selection last month.
SAFF U-18 Champs: Bangladesh face off Sri Lanka on Sept 21
Dhaka, Aug 8 (UNB) - Bangladesh will start their South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) Under-18 Championship 2019 campaign by facing Sri Lanka in the first match of three-team Group B on September 21 at the APF Stadium in the Nepalese capital Kathmandu.
Ronaldo lawyers file documents after Vegas rape case ruling
Las Vegas, Aug 8 (AP/UNB) — Cristiano Ronaldo's lawyers have filed court documents following a judge's decision not to dismiss or keep completely secret a lawsuit by a Nevada woman who accuses the Portuguese soccer star of raping her in 2009.
Brazil's Jesus suspended for 2 months for bad behavior
Sao Paulo, Aug 8 (AP/UNB) — Striker Gabriel Jesus has been suspended from international matches with Brazil for two months because of bad behavior in the latest Copa América final.
Arsenal targets top 4 after summer of discontent
London, Aug 7 (AP/UNB) — Rewind a year and Arsenal was heading into the new season with renewed vigor and optimism. But ahead of the upcoming campaign there is an all too familiar sinking feeling surrounding the club.
Brazilian youngsters could get midseason transfers to Europe
Sao Paulo, Aug 7 (AP/UNB) — Several young Brazilian players are in the middle of their seasons and could be bargains for European clubs needing last-minute deals.
African soccer VP cleared of head-butting referee
Cairo, Aug 7 (AP/UNB) — The African soccer confederation on Tuesday cleared one of its vice presidents of head-butting a referee because of insufficient evidence.