Kafelnikov to play golf for Ukraine
September 5th, 2012 - 6:29 pm ICT by IANS
Moscow, Sep 5 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Former tennis World No.1 Yevgeny Kafelnikov has snubbed his home country Russia to pursue his dream of Olympic golf with Ukraine, he said Wednesday.Since retiring ... Read more...
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Huszti to Return to Hannover
July 23rd, 2012 - 9:50 pm ICT by IANS
Moscow, July 23 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Zenit St. Petersburg have agreed to allow Hungarian midfielder Szabolcs Huszti to leave for his former side Hannover 96, the Russian football club said Monday.Huszti, ... Read more...
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Anzhi’s opponents better prepared: Hiddink
July 16th, 2012 - 2:41 pm ICT by IANS
Moscow, July 16 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Anzhi Makhachkala coach Guus Hiddink says Hungarian minnows FC Honved are the better prepared side for their Europa League second qualifying round, first-leg clash Thursday.The ... Read more...
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CSKA coach leaps to Arshavin’s defence
June 29th, 2012 - 3:39 pm ICT by IANS
Moscow, June 29 (IANS/RIA Novosti) CSKA Moscow coach Leonid Slutsky said the Russian team and captain Andrei Arshavin in particular, do not deserve the harsh criticism they received following ... Read more...
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Betis to tour China for first time
May 8th, 2012 - 4:33 pm ICT by IANS
Madrid, May 8 (IANS) Spanish La Liga football club Betis will tour China for the first time this summer.
Club President Miguel Guillen explained that the club's first trip to ... Read more...
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China’s social networking site extends sponsorship deal with Villarreal
April 11th, 2012 - 10:52 pm ICT by IANS
Madrid, April 11 (IANS) Chinese social network site Renren extended its sponsorship deal with Spanish La Liga football club Villarreal.As per the sponsorship deal, Villareal will wear Renren's name on ... Read more...
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Adriano ordered to take extra training to reshape
January 11th, 2012 - 5:56 pm ICT by IANS
Rio de Janeiro, Jan 11 (IANS) As planned by Corinthians' head coach Tite, striker Adriano was singled out in order to participate in extra physical conditioning exercises in the club's ... Read more...
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Pre-season training with Tasmania bowling coach helped Hilfenhaus
December 28th, 2011 - 5:55 pm ICT by IANS
Melbourne, Dec 28 (IANS) Australia pacer Ben Hilfenhaus, who bagged his maiden fifer in Tests, said Wednesday that pre-season training with Tasmania bowling coach Ali de Winter helped him emerge ... Read more...
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Former conditioner says retired Hayden fit for T20 World Cup
December 11th, 2011 - 5:33 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Dec 11 (IANS) Former Cricket Australia (CA) conditioner Jock Campbell has advised former opener Mathew Hayden to come back from retirement and make himself available for selection in the ... Read more...
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Di Maria’s hamstring injury a blow to Real Madrid
November 7th, 2011 - 2:43 pm ICT by IANS
Madrid, Nov 7 (IANS) Real Madrid could be without winger Angel di Maria after the Argentinean injured a hamstring during his side's 7-1 win at home to Osasuna in the ... Read more...
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Cheryl Cole ditches Ashley again
July 19th, 2011 - 8:38 am ICT by IANS
London, July 19 (IANS) Singer Cheryl Cole has called off her reconciliation with ex-husband Ashley following claims he slept with a flight attendant last month.According to reports, Ashley slept with ... Read more...
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Beckham ready to take pay cut for playing in Premier League
January 11th, 2011 - 1:08 pm ICT by ANI
London, Jan 11 (ANI): England midfielder David Beckham is ready take a pay cut for a three-month loan move to Tottenham Hotspur.If the deal between Beckham and Tottenham Hotspur goes through, ... Read more...
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Man U midfielder Anderson eyes return to Porto
October 13th, 2010 - 5:58 pm ICT by ANI
London, Oct 13 (ANI): Manchester United midfielder Anderson has revealed that he hopes to return to Porto at some stage.The Brazil international moved to Old Trafford from the Portuguese giants ... Read more...
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Bellamy accuses Man City coach of ‘cold-shouldering’ players since February
August 11th, 2010 - 2:38 pm ICT by ANI
London, Aug.11 (ANI): Welsh striker Craig Bellamy has accused Manchester City's Italian boss Roberto Mancini of cold-shouldering some of the team's players since both had a furious row back in February.Bellamy, 31, ... Read more...
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Lampard says return to Chelsea a “breath of fresh air” after ‘disappointing’ World Cup
August 6th, 2010 - 2:48 pm ICT by ANI
London, Aug 6(ANI): Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard has said that his return to Chelsea is like a "breath of fresh air" after the trauma of England's failed World Cup campaign.Chelsea will ... Read more...
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Lampard laments ‘bad timing’ of friendly against Hungary ahead of PL kickoff
August 6th, 2010 - 1:09 pm ICT by ANI
London, Aug 6(ANI): England and Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard insists that next Wednesday's friendly against Hungary is an unwanted distraction just three days before the Premier League kick-off.Lampard acknowledged that the friendly ... Read more...
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Man City striker Tevez dating ‘Ugly Duckling’
July 29th, 2010 - 3:40 pm ICT by ANI
London, Jul 29 (ANI): Ace striker Carlos Tevez is dating one of the stars of Ugly Betty's Argentinean version.Actress Brenda Asnicar, 18, has wowed Argentina with her role in Patito Feo, ... Read more...
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Roo, other Man U stars to begin cutting edge fitness drill soon
July 25th, 2010 - 8:01 pm ICT by ANI
London, July 25 (ANI): Striker Wayne Rooney and the rest of Manchester United's World Cup stars are set to undergo a cutting-edge fitness program to ensure their availability for the start ... Read more...
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Aston Villa star Milner eager to join Manchester City
July 23rd, 2010 - 1:31 pm ICT by ANI
London, July 23(ANI): Aston Villa midfielder James Milner has told his manager Martin O'Neill that he wants to leave the club and join Manchester City."I had a chat with James before the ... Read more...
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Can’t wait to play alongside Cole: Gerrard
July 21st, 2010 - 4:55 pm ICT by ANI
London, Jul 21 (ANI): Liverpool skipper Steven Gerrard has provided a major boost to the club by pledging to stay at Anfield, and said he cannot wait to play alongside new signing ... Read more...
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Sevilla defender Sanchez out with possible heart problem
January 2nd, 2010 - 7:28 pm ICT by IANS
Madrid, Jan 2 (DPA) Spanish giants Sevilla raised eyebrows by announcing that right-back Sergio Sanchez will not play again until "rigorous tests" have been carried out on his heart.
Sanchez, 23, first complained ... Read more...
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Arsenal ace Nasri ready to take on Liverpool
October 28th, 2009 - 3:26 pm ICT by ANI
London, Oct.28 (ANI): French and Arsenal mid-fielder Samir Nasri is finally ready to to take on Liverpool in a Carling Cup clash, having recovered from a nightmarish injury.Nasri, 25, broke his ... Read more...
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Pomersbach suspended for assaulting a police officer
August 10th, 2009 - 4:37 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, Aug 10 (ANI): Western Australia cricketer Luke Pomersbach has been suspended indefinitely after being charged for assaulting a police officer while attempting to escape custody.Police allege Pomersbach was involved in two ... Read more...
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Real Madrid annoyed at Huntelaar turning down Stuttgart
July 23rd, 2009 - 4:50 pm ICT by IANS
Madrid, July 23 (DPA) Real Madrid are clearly annoyed at unwanted striker Klaas Jan Huntelaar finally turning down a lucrative offer from VfB Stuttgart.
After more than two weeks of ardous negotiations, ... Read more...
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Chelsea set to pay 60 m pounds for Inter Milan’s Ibrahimovic
July 12th, 2009 - 2:11 pm ICT by ANI
London, July 12 (ANI): Chelsea FC has said they will make a stunning 60-million-pound move for Inter Milan striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic.The Blues will offer Inter 50 million pounds plus Ricardo Carvalho ... Read more...
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Chelsea’s Terry holds crisis talks with Abramovich
July 12th, 2009 - 1:28 pm ICT by ANI
London, July 12 (ANI): Chelsea FC captain John Terry held two hours of crisis talks with club owner Roman Abramovich on Saturday and demanded that he be given a chance to ... Read more...
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Ancelotti claims Terry is happy to stay on at Chelsea
July 10th, 2009 - 4:51 pm ICT by ANI
London, July 10 (ANI): Coach Carlo Ancelotti has insisted that skipper John Terry is happy to stay on at Chelsea.The pair met for the first time yesterday when the skipper ... Read more...
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Top scorer Grafite set to renew Wolfsburg contract
June 26th, 2009 - 8:40 pm ICT by IANS
Westerland (Germany), June 26 (DPA) Bundesliga top scorer Grafite said Friday he will renew his contract at champions VfL Wolfsburg until 2012.
"I will sign on Monday. I am happy that I ... Read more...
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Ronaldo could miss Manchester United’s pre-season training
June 9th, 2009 - 7:01 pm ICT by IANS
London, June 9 (IANS) Manchester United forward Christiano Ronaldo could miss the team's pre-season training as he returned to his home island of Madeira in Portugal complaining of pain in the ... Read more...
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Decision to stay at AC Milan saves Beckhams World Cup dream
March 22nd, 2009 - 2:29 pm ICT by ANI
London, Mar 22 (ANI): The decision by David Beckham to stay at AC Milan may have cost him a cool two million pounds, but has saved his World Cup dream.England ... Read more...
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UK football body to crack down on player drug offences
November 11th, 2008 - 1:41 pm ICT by ANI
London, Nov.11 (ANI): UK Sport and Football Association officials are due to meet in the next couple of months to draw up the register designed to thwart stars who take drugs ... Read more...
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Chelsea will let Lampard go for 20 mn pounds
July 17th, 2008 - 2:27 pm ICT by ANI
London, July 17 (ANI): Chelseas owner Roman Abramovich is set to let Frank Lampard leave Chelsea if Inter Milan bid 20million pounds for him.The Blues owner has dismissed Inter offers of ... Read more...
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Ronaldinho quits Barcelona, joins AC Milan
July 16th, 2008 - 1:00 pm ICT by ANI
London, July 16 (ANI): Brazilian soccer star Ronaldinho is leaving Spainish club Barcelona to play for AC Milan.Milan said that the two-time FIFA World Player of the Year will arrive ... Read more...
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Inter Milan ups ante for Lampard to 10 mn pounds
July 11th, 2008 - 4:16 pm ICT by ANI
London, July 11 (ANI): Inter Milans pursuit of Frank Lampard will continue with an improved bid of 10 million pounds for the England midfielder, despite Chelseas insistence that he must see ... Read more...
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Aussie tearaway Tait raring to make a comeback
July 11th, 2008 - 3:05 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, July 11 (IANS) Australian fast bowler Shaun Tait, who is in the preliminary 30-man squad for the Champions Trophy, is surprised at his selection and said that he is raring to ... Read more...
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