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September 18, 2015

Former Bayern coach Dettmar Cramer dies at 90

MUNICH (AP) Bayern Munich says its former coach Dettmar Cramer, who led the club to the European Cup titles in 1975 and 1976, has died. He was 90.

September 18, 2015

Mourinho mocks Benitez's weight and claims Spaniard ruined Inter

Jose Mourinho has hit back at Rafael Benitez's wife, saying the Spanish boss "destroyed the best team in Europe" during his spell as Inter Milan coach.

September 18, 2015

Soccer officials still eye US for centennial Copa America

MEXICO CITY (AP) Soccer officials said Thursday they still intend to hold the centennial edition of the Copa America tournament in the United States next year.

September 18, 2015

Barca's technical secretary assures that Pedro has asked to leave club

The forward was not in Barcelona's starting team on Tuesday and has asked to leave the club.

September 18, 2015

Arsenal defeat Wolfsburg, win Emirates Cup for fourth time

Theo Walcott scored the only goal as Arsenal beat Wolfsburg 1-0 to lift the Emirates Cup for the fourth time.

September 18, 2015

Dortmund gets perfect 10th win, beats Krasnodar in Europa

GENEVA (AP) Borussia Dortmund needed a stoppage-time goal for its 10th straight win to start the season, beating Krasnodar 2-1 in the Europa League on Thursday.

September 18, 2015

Brazil appeals Neymar ban from 2 World Cup qualifiers

LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) Brazil's football federation wants sport's highest court to lift a FIFA ban on Neymar playing in two World Cup qualifying matches.

September 18, 2015

CONCACAF says referee admits errors in contentious Gold Cup semifinal

The president of CONCACAF said Saturday the referee acknowledged making mistakes during the contentious Gold Cup semifinal between Mexico and Panama.

September 18, 2015

Spanish side Mallorca enact outlandish rules on their players

The ridiculously strict rules involve toilet paper. Yes, toilet paper!

September 18, 2015

Van Gaal says David de Gea did not want to play United opener against Spurs

Louis van Gaal claims David de Gea told one of his coaches he did not want to play for Manchester United in their first match of the season.