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Barcelona and Madrid among teams hit by ‘FIFA virus’ as players get injured on international duty

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Barcelona and Madrid among teams hit by ‘FIFA virus’ as players get injured on international duty

MADRID (AP) — The latest international break is proving costly for several European clubs, including Spanish powerhouses Barcelona and Real Madrid. Both teams will be depleted by the injury absences of important players affected by the “FIFA virus” while on duty with their national teams. Not long after Madrid confirmed injuries to Brazil forward Vinícius … Read more

FIFA suspends Spain soccer federation president Luis Rubiales for 90 days after World Cup final kiss

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FIFA suspends Spain soccer federation president Luis Rubiales for 90 days after World Cup final kiss

GENEVA (AP) — FIFA suspended Spanish soccer federation president Luis Rubiales on Saturday while its disciplinary committee investigates his conduct at the Women’s World Cup final, which included kissing player Jenni Hermoso on the lips after Spain’s victory. The provisional suspension comes less than a week after Spain’s 1-0 victory over England in Sydney, Australia, … Read more