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Football: South America comes out against idea of biennial World Cup

SAO PAULO (REUTERS) – The South American Football Confederation (Conmebol) criticised the idea of a biennial World Cup on Friday (Sept 10), saying such plans were “highly unviable” and would put a “practically impossible burden” on football’s international calendar. Its stance comes as world football’s governing body Fifa undertakes a feasibility study into the match... » read more

Sports World: Ex-England stopper Clemence, 72, dies

Ex-England stopper Clemence, 72, dies LONDON • Former England, Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Ray Clemence has died aged 72. He died peacefully after a long battle with illness, said media reports. Clemence, who played 61 times for England, began his career with Scunthorpe United before joining Liverpool and he made over 450 appearances in... » read more