Hope my two-game ban sets precedent: Vilanova
September 2nd, 2012 - 2:27 pm ICT by IANS
Madrid, Sep 2 (IANS) FC Barcelona coach Tito Vilanova complained about the two-game suspension which means he will have to watch his side's Primera Liga football match against Valencia from ... Read more...
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Juventus down Napoli 4-2 to win Italian Super Cup
August 11th, 2012 - 11:50 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, Aug 11 (IANS) Serie A winner Juventus sank Coppa Italia champion Napoli 4-2 to win the Italian Super Cup at the Bird's Nest here Saturday."The win definitely boosts our ... Read more...
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Euro 2012: Cassano and Balotelli send Italy to quarters
June 19th, 2012 - 4:28 am ICT by IANS
Poznan (Poland), June 19 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Goals from Antonio Cassano and Mario Balotelli gave Italy a 2-0 win over Ireland and booked their place in the quarterfinals of Euro 2012.Italy ... Read more...
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Euro 2012: Czechs outpace Greece to earn a 2-1 victory
June 13th, 2012 - 1:29 am ICT by IANS
Wroclaw (Poland), June 12 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Two early goals from Petr Jiracek and Vaclav Pilar helped the Czech Republic to a 2-1 victory over Greece in a tense Euro 2012 ... Read more...
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Now, Ferguson embroiled in sexism row over 1994 letter to female physio
February 14th, 2011 - 6:01 pm ICT by ANI
London, Feb 14(ANI): Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has become embroiled in a new sexism row over a letter he wrote to a female physiotherapist in 1994.In the letter, which ... Read more...
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Crowd gives sexism-row referee Massey unwelcoming chants on return to Premier League
February 14th, 2011 - 3:34 pm ICT by ANI
Sydney, Feb 14 (ANI): Assistant referee Sian Massey, who became a subject of a sexism scandal over Sky News presenters' comments during a game between Wolverhampton and Liverpool last month, has reportedly ... Read more...
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Now, ex-footie commentator Keys facing racism charge for labelling black player ‘choco’
February 14th, 2011 - 10:11 am ICT by ANI
London, Feb.14 (ANI): Former Sky Sports football commentator Richard Keys has attracted more controversy by allegedly calling a black footballer 'choco' eleven years agoWeeks after sexist behaviour cost him his job at ... Read more...
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Andy Gray and Richard Keys In Sexism Row Over Sian Massey
January 24th, 2011 - 6:26 pm ICT by GD
By Ranjan Bhaduri
Jan 24, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Sky Sports' Richard Keys and Andy Gray have landed into a sexism row for their controversial comments meant for Sian Massey, an assistant referee. The duo ... Read more...
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Sky Sport’s presenters forced to apologise over ’sexist comments’ during football match
January 24th, 2011 - 5:24 pm ICT by ANI
London, Jan 24 (ANI): Sky Sports host Richard Keys and his co-host Andy Gray were forced to apologise for their sexist comments aimed at a lineswoman during Liverpool's 3-0 victory over Wolves, ... Read more...
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World Cup will be best remembered for Maradona’s theatrics
July 4th, 2010 - 6:29 pm ICT by IANS
By Abhishek Roy
Cape Town, July 4 (IANS) Had it not been for the incomparable Diego Maradona, the touch line would not have been so exciting in this World Cup.But the curtains came ... Read more...
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FIFA: Mistakes by referees sparks debate
June 28th, 2010 - 3:55 am ICT by IANS
Johannesburg, June 28 (DPA) Another mistake by match officials created controversy and helped Argentina reach the quarter-finals of the World Cup in Johannesburg Sunday.
After England had a goal not given earlier in ... Read more...
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WC referees learn English swear words to keep check on ‘temperamental’ Rooney
June 10th, 2010 - 1:46 pm ICT by ANI
London, Jun 10 (ANI): Temperamental striker Wayne Rooney will be under greater scrutiny in England's opening World Cup fixture on Saturday against the United States after it emerged that the Brazilian match ... Read more...
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Bolton boss accuses referees of gifting Premier League title to Chelsea
April 14th, 2010 - 2:13 pm ICT by ANI
London, Apr 14 (ANI): Bolton boss Owen Coyle has accused referees of helping Chelsea to the title.The Bolton boss was angry after having two penalty appeals waved away during last ... Read more...
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Fans say Diouf racial-related excuses are an insult
September 23rd, 2009 - 2:04 pm ICT by ANI
London, Sep.23 (ANI): Senegal star Eil Hadji Diouf is claiming that Everton fans threw bananas at him on Sunday and therefore, he retaliated with racially-motivated abuses. However, fans have simply described his ... Read more...
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AIFF drops second division I-League club over name change
February 27th, 2009 - 11:29 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 27 (IANS) The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has scratched Tamil Nadu team Happy Entertainment from the second division of the I-League that starts Saturday after rejecting its request ... Read more...
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