Striker Fabiano recalled to Brazil squad
September 12th, 2012 - 1:34 pm ICT by IANS
Rio de Janeiro, Sep 12 (IANS) Brazil football coach Mano Menezes has recalled striker Luis Fabiano for the team's upcoming friendlies against Argentina.Fabiano, who has not played an international match ... Read more...
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Kombarov to replace Zhirkov: Capello
September 6th, 2012 - 6:37 pm ICT by IANS
Moscow, Sep 6 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Spartak Moscow left-back Dmitry Kombarov is to start for Russia at home against Northern Ireland Friday as a replacement for ex-Chelsea wing-back Yuri Zhirkov, Russia ... Read more...
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India must play matches on FIFA dates: Kovermans
September 3rd, 2012 - 1:17 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 2 (IANS) India's chief football coach Wim Koevarmans Sunday said that India must play on dates designated by world body FIFA for friendlies if they want to ... Read more...
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Brazil to play two friendlies against Portugal in 2013
August 27th, 2012 - 7:16 pm ICT by IANS
Rio de Janeiro, Aug 27 (IANS) The Brazilian football team will play home and away friendlies against Portugal in 2013 as part of a series of warm-up matches for the ... Read more...
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Chelsea set to announce deal for Brazil starlet Oscar
July 18th, 2012 - 5:12 pm ICT by IANS
Rio de Janeiro, July 18 (IANS) Chelsea is this week expected to confirm the signing of Brazilian starlet Oscar after the midfielder underwent a medical with the European champions.The 20-year-old's ... Read more...
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Brazilian playmaker Oscar denies Chelsea deal
July 10th, 2012 - 8:36 pm ICT by IANS
Rio de Janeiro, July 10 (IANS) Highly rated Brazilian playmaker Oscar has denied reports he has been signed by European champion Chelsea.Brazil's media reported Monday that Oscar's club Internacional had ... Read more...
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Brazil international midfielder joins Spartak Moscow
June 29th, 2012 - 5:08 pm ICT by IANS
Rio de Janeiro, June 29 (IANS) Brazil international midfielder Romulo has signed a four-year contract with Russia' s Spartak Moscow for eight million euros.The 21-year-old's Brazilian club Vasco da Gama ... Read more...
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Spain always play the same way: Italy coach
June 10th, 2012 - 12:38 am ICT by IANS
Gdansk (Poland), June 9 (IANS/RIANovosti) Italy coach Cesare Prandelli Saturday said he expects no tactical surprises when his team face Spain in their first match at Euro 2012, but that does ... Read more...
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Deco set for Fluminense return
June 8th, 2012 - 3:40 pm ICT by IANS
Rio de Janeiro, June 8 (IANS) Former Portugal midfielder Deco is set to return for Fluminense's Brazilian Serie A duel against Internacional Sunday.The 34-year-old has not played since injuring his ... Read more...
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Russia demolish Italy 3-0
June 2nd, 2012 - 7:02 pm ICT by IANS
Zurich, June 2 (IANS) Russia handed under-pressure Italy a 3-0 beating in their Euro 2012 warm-up match in Zurich thanks to a brace from striker Roman Shirokov.The Italian team has ... Read more...
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Bulgaria stun the Netherlands with win in Amsterdam friendly
May 27th, 2012 - 6:09 pm ICT by IANS
Amsterdam, May 27 (IANS) The Dutch football team were left disappointed after a 1-2 loss to Bulgaria here in the first of three friendlies before the start of Euro 2012 ... Read more...
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Neymar dreaming of final against Boca
May 26th, 2012 - 5:06 pm ICT by IANS
Rio de Janeiro, May 26 (IANS) Santos striker and rising Brazil star Neymar says he is "dreaming" of a Copa Libertadores final against Argentine club Boca Juniors.Santos will meet Brazilian ... Read more...
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Brazil releases Neymar, Ganso for Libertadores quarter-final
May 15th, 2012 - 3:43 pm ICT by IANS
Rio de Janeiro, May 15 (IANS) Neymar and Paulo Henrique Ganso are free to play in Santos' Copa Libertadores clash against Velez Sarsfield May 24 after being released from international ... Read more...
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Zimbabwe’s former soccer chief held for match-fixing scandal
February 3rd, 2012 - 3:58 pm ICT by IANS
Harare, Feb 3 (IANS) Henrietta Rushwaya, former chief executive of Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA), was reportedly arrested on charges of corruption, bribery and match-fixing.The country's state television said she was ... Read more...
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Brazil to play five friendlies in preparation for Olympics
January 13th, 2012 - 5:11 pm ICT by IANS
Rio de Janeiro, Jan 13 (IANS) The Brazilian Confederation of Soccer (CBF) has announced a series of five friendly matches in preparation for the 2012 London Olympic Games.Brazil's first match ... Read more...
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Ghana to provide bonuses for African Cup title
January 11th, 2012 - 7:39 pm ICT by IANS
Accra, Jan 11 (IANS) Players of Ghana's national soccer team, the Black Stars, could rake in over a $100,000 each if they win the upcoming African Cup of Nations in ... Read more...
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England play Norway, Belgium before Euro 2012 games
January 6th, 2012 - 4:48 pm ICT by IANS
London, Jan 6 (IANS) England will face Norway and Belgium in their final two friendlies before competing in UEFA Euro 2012.As the governing body of the game in England, the ... Read more...
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Injuries prompt Bhutia to ponder over his international career (Lead)
August 18th, 2011 - 8:56 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 18 (IANS) Former India captain Bhaichung Bhutia is seriously considering ending his international career since he is not able to cope with recurring injuries. He dropped hints ... Read more...
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Injuries may force Bhutia to call it a day
August 18th, 2011 - 8:42 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 18 (IANS) Former India captain Bhaichung Bhutia is seriously considering an end to his international career as he is not able to cope with recurring injuries. He ... Read more...
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India to tap Argentina for technical assistance in football
August 11th, 2011 - 8:02 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 11 (IANS) All India Football Federation (AIFF) will be meeting Argentine Football Association (AFA) officials to seek technical assistance on the sidelines of an international friendly between ... Read more...
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India held 1-1 by Maldives in international friendly
July 11th, 2011 - 2:56 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 11 (IANS) India lost an early lead and settled for a 1-1 draw against Maldives Sunday in an international football friendly at the National Stadium in Male.According ... Read more...
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India held 1-1 by Maldives in international friendly
July 11th, 2011 - 2:56 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 11 (IANS) India lost an early lead and settled for a 1-1 draw against Maldives Sunday in an international football friendly at the National Stadium in Male.According ... Read more...
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India held 1-1 by Maldives in international friendly
July 11th, 2011 - 2:56 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 11 (IANS) India lost an early lead and settled for a 1-1 draw against Maldives Sunday in an international football friendly at the National Stadium in Male.According ... Read more...
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30-member squad announced for Maldives and Qatar friendlies
July 5th, 2011 - 5:54 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 5 (IANS) India's chief football coach Armando Colaco Tuesday announced a 30-member squad for three friendlies against the Maldives, Qatar and Kazakhstan to prepare the national ... Read more...
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India to play friendlies against Maldives and Qatar
May 18th, 2011 - 2:18 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) The Indian football team will be playing friendlies against Maldives and Qatar to prepare for their 2014 World Cup first round qualifying match against the ... Read more...
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Without Bhutia it will be tough against Australia: Chettri
January 9th, 2011 - 5:58 pm ICT by IANS
Doha, Jan 9 (IANS) India's star forward Sunil Chettri said Sunday that without captain Bhaichung Bhutia it will be tough for the team against Australia in their opening match of the AFC ... Read more...
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AIFF president meets team in Dubai to boost confidence
January 4th, 2011 - 8:10 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) All India Football Federation (AIFF) president Praful Patel met the national team at its camp in Dubai Tuesday to boost its morale ahead of the AFC Asian ... Read more...
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‘Tired’ England stars were ‘doomed to fail’ even before World Cup: Capello
August 8th, 2010 - 1:27 pm ICT by ANI
London, Aug 8(ANI): England manager Fabio Capello has admitted that he feared the Three Lions' World Cup campaign was doomed to fail even before it began as his players were not fit.Capello ... Read more...
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Mexico Versus South Africa Game Kicks Off World Cup
June 11th, 2010 - 6:42 pm ICT by GD
By Meena Kar
Johannesburg, June 11, (THAINDIAN NEWS) The opening match of the world's most watched and most anticipated sports event takes place tonight for the first time in African soil.The two ... Read more...
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Evra’s coup gets French WAGS to attend World Cup opener against Uruguay
June 11th, 2010 - 6:14 pm ICT by ANI
Cape Town, June 11(ANI): France skipper Patrice Evra has persuaded French officials to spend 200,000 pounds to make sure that the Les Bleus' World Cup WAGs are in South Africa today.Raymond ... Read more...
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Cardozo still doubtful, Santa Cruz recovers for Paraguay
June 11th, 2010 - 6:12 pm ICT by IANS
Pietermaritzburg, June 11 (DPA) Oscar Cardozo's ankle problems continued but Roque Santa Cruz was back at training Friday as Paraguay's national football team prepared for its World Cup football opener against reigning ... Read more...
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Capello insists England are ready for US
June 11th, 2010 - 5:15 pm ICT by IANS
By Jonathan Wilson
Rustenburg, South Africa, June 11 (DPA) After all the anticipation comes the real test, as England face the United States in their football World Cup opener in Rustenburg Saturday.England ... Read more...
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Netherlands romp soured by Robben’s injury
June 6th, 2010 - 4:00 pm ICT by IANS
London, June 6 (DPA) Arjen Robben suffered a thigh injury, overshadowing the Netherlands' 6-1 victory over Hungary in a football World Cup warm-up match here Saturday.
Italy followed up their defeat to Mexico ... Read more...
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Italy improve in last friendly before World Cup trip
June 6th, 2010 - 3:48 pm ICT by IANS
Geneva, June 6 (DPA) Switzerland and visiting Italy drew 1-1 in a friendly played six days before the start of the 2010 football World Cup in South Africa.
Gokhan Inler and Fabio Quagliarella ... Read more...
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Antic says Serbia will hit World Cup form
June 4th, 2010 - 4:44 pm ICT by IANS
Belgrade, June 4 (DPA) Serbian coach Radomir Antic believes his side will find the right form in time for the World Cup starting next Friday, the Belgrade daily Press reported.
Antic admitted he ... Read more...
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