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Fans celebrate after the 2010 World Cup Group B soccer match between Nigeria and Greece at Free State stadium in Bloemfontein June 17, 2010. (REUTERS/Christian Charisius)

Greek leagues suspended as players strike

Matches in Greece's cash-strapped second and third tier leagues have been suspended after the players' union (PSAP) went on strike on Monday.
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Liverpool's Luis Suarez (L) looks at Manchester United's Patrice Evra (R) during their English Premier League soccer match at Anfield in Liverpool, northern England October 15, 2011. (REUTERS/Phil Noble)

Suarez evidence unreliable, says FA report

Liverpool striker Luis Suarez gave "unreliable" evidence to a panel investigating accusations he racially abused Manchester United defender Patrice Evra, a Football Association report said on Saturday.
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Ajax fan jailed six months for attacking goalkeeper

A Dutch court has sentenced a 19-year-old Ajax Amsterdam fan who invaded the pitch and attacked AZ Alkmaar goalkeeper Esteban to four months' jail.
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Liverpool's Luis Suarez throws the ball during their English Premier League soccer match against Wigan Athletic in Wigan, northern England December 21, 2011. (REUTERS/Nigel Roddis)

Liverpool’s Suarez back in trouble with fine and ban

Uruguayan striker Luis Suarez was banned for one match and fined 20,000 pounds ($31,300) by the English FA on Wednesday for making an offensive gesture to Fulham fans after Liverpool lost a Premier League match at Craven Cottag...
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Abandoned Dutch Cup tie to be replayed in empty arena

The abandoned Dutch Cup tie between Ajax Amsterdam and AZ Alkmaar will be replayed on Jan. 19 behind closed doors, the Dutch Football Association (KNVB) announced on Wednesday.
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Dutch FA rescind Esteban red card for confronting pitch invader

AZ Alkmaar goalkeeper Esteban, sent off for kicking a fan who ran on to the pitch to confront him, had his red card rescinded by the Dutch FA (KNVB) on Thursday.
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Player and assistant referee settle racial slur dispute

Auxerre midfielder Kamel Chafni and assistant referee Johann Perruaux have settled their dispute over alleged racist remarks made by the official in a Ligue 1 game last weekend, the club said on Wednesday.
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Dutch cup match abandoned after keeper kicks fan

The last 16 Dutch Cup tie between Ajax Amsterdam and AZ Alkmaar was abandoned on Wednesday after Alkmaar's goalkeeper Esteban was sent off for kicking a fan who had run on to the pitch.
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Chelsea's John Terry gestures during their English Premier League soccer match against Newcastle United in Newcastle, northern England December 3, 2011. (REUTERS/Nigel Roddis)

Chelsea’s Terry charged over racism claim

Chelsea and England captain John Terry will be prosecuted for the alleged racial abuse of Queens Park Rangers defender Anton Ferdinand in a Premier League match in October, British authorities said on Wednesday.
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Liverpool's Luis Suarez (L) looks at Manchester United's Patrice Evra (R) during their English Premier League soccer match at Anfield in Liverpool, northern England October 15, 2011. (REUTERS/Phil Noble)

Liverpool’s Suarez banned for racial abuse

Liverpool striker Luis Suarez has been banned for eight matches and fined 40,000 pounds ($62,800) for racially abusing Manchester United defender Patrice Evra during a Premier League match at Anfield in October, the FA said on ...
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