May 21, 2013

Soccer: UEFA appeals own sanctions against Serbia and England

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(Reuters) – UEFA has appealed against the sanctions that its own control and disciplinary body imposed on Serbia and England for incidents in an Under-21 match in October, European soccer’s governing body said on Wednesday. “Having reviewed the motivated decisions for the sanctions imposed in this specific case… the UEFA disciplinary inspector felt it necessary [...]

Soccer: Spain and Russia face UEFA racism charges in Euro 2012

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(Reuters) – UEFA has charged the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) and Russian Football Union (RFS) for racist behavior and racist chanting by their national teams’ fans during Euro 2012 matches. “UEFA has opened disciplinary proceedings against the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) for the improper conduct of their supporters (racist behavior, racist chanting) at the [...]

Euro 2012: Croatia face racism charge by UEFA

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(L-R) Antonio Cassano and Mario Balotelli of Italy during a training session at Marshal Józef Pilsudski Stadium on June 15, 2012 in Krakow, Poland. (June 14, 2012 – Source: Claudio Villa/Getty Images Europe) (Reuters) – UEFA moved to act against racism at Euro 2012 when it charged Croatia’s Football Federation on Saturday for racist chants [...]

Soccer Euro 2012: France weather storm, England sink Sweden

France's Cabaye celebrates after scoring a goal against Ukraine during their Group D Euro 2012 soccer match at Donbass Arena in Donetsk

(Reuters) – France brushed aside co-hosts Ukraine 2-0 in a Group D game suspended for 55 minutes by a violent thunderstorm and England fought back to beat Sweden 3-2 after more enthralling action at Euro 2012 on Friday. Sweden became only the second team after Ireland to be eliminated before the final round of games, [...]

Soccer: Bayern beats Madrid 3-1 on penalties to reach CL final

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Arjen Robben of Bayern Munich celebrates scoring from the penalty spot with Bastian Schweinsteiger during the UEFA Champions League Semi Final second leg between Real Madrid CF and Bayern Munich at The Bernabeu Stadium on April 25, 2012 in Madrid, Spain. (April 24, 2012 – Source: Shaun Botterill/Getty Images Europe) MADRID (AP) — Bastian Schweinsteiger [...]

Wayne Rooney banned for three matches in Euro 2012

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NYON, Switzerland (AP) — Wayne Rooney will miss the entire group stage of the 2012 European Championship after receiving a three-game ban Thursday for kicking a player during England’s final qualifier. European soccer’s governing body cited him for his actions against Montenegro defender Miodrag Dzudovic during a qualifying game last Friday. UEFA’s rule book calls [...]