Gullit expects Holland, Germany to reach Euro 2012 final
February 8th, 2012 - 1:38 pm ICT by IANS
London, Feb 8 (IANS) Former Dutch footballer Ruud Gullit hopes for a Holland and Germany final at the Euro 2012 Championships in June-July."Of course, Spain is a favourite (too). We ... Read more...
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Bessi and Ibarguen voted best in Latin America-Caribbean
December 23rd, 2011 - 3:29 pm ICT by IANS
Havana, Dec 23 (IANS) Argentine soccer star Lionel Messi has been voted the best athlete of the year in Latin America and the Caribbean.Colombian athlete Catherine Ibarguen is the best ... Read more...
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Scientists pinpoint brain area that manages movement
December 6th, 2011 - 5:44 pm ICT by IANS
Toronto, Dec 6 (IANS) Researchers have pinpointed the brain area that controls our ability to correct our movement after we have been hit or bumped.
The fact that humans rapidly ... Read more...
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Beckham visits sick kids
December 6th, 2011 - 9:04 am ICT by IANS
London, Dec 6 (IANS) Soccer ace David Beckham took time out from his soccer trip to visit sick kids at a children's hospital in Melbourne.The 36-year-old is in the ... Read more...
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Iranian soccer player sacked for ‘immoral’ goal celebration
November 6th, 2011 - 3:20 pm ICT by IANS
Tehran, Nov 6 (IANS) Iran's Persepolis soccer club has sacked defender Sheis Rezaei for his "immoral" goal celebration during the 3-2 victory over local Damash club.Rezaei and his teammate Mohammad ... Read more...
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Mexican footballers in trouble for mock gunplay
October 18th, 2011 - 11:27 am ICT by IANS
Mexico City, Oct 18 (IANS/EFE) Mexicans were aghast after a soccer player pretended to shoot one of his teammates in the head to celebrate a goal, a prank that fell ... Read more...
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Shakira denies rumours of breakup with Pique
October 6th, 2011 - 11:36 am ICT by IANS
Bogota, Oct 6 (IANS/EFE) A spokesman for Colombian singer Shakira denied rumours that the international superstar has broken off her relationship with Spanish soccer player Gerard Pique."It is totally ... Read more...
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Katie-Leandro’s marriage plans
October 1st, 2011 - 1:59 pm ICT by IANS
London, Oct 1 (IANS) Katie Price's 26-year-old beau Leandro Penna says he is ready to marry the former model, and revealed that they are making plans to start a family."Yes, ... Read more...
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Messi better than Beckham in most parts of games: Sabella
September 3rd, 2011 - 2:04 am ICT by IANS
Kolkata, Sep 3 (IANS) Argentine coach Alejandro Sabella Wednesday rated football magician Lionel Messi as a better soccer player than former English player David Beckham."While Beckham was one of ... Read more...
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Leandro Penna is the best father, says Price
August 24th, 2011 - 1:58 pm ICT by IANS
London, Aug 24 (IANS) Glamour model Katie Price thinks that her new boyfriend Leandro Penna's behaviour towards her son Harvey is better than her ex-partners - Peter Andre and Dwight ... Read more...
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Rescued child workers to lead Messi to football field
August 23rd, 2011 - 7:01 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 23 (IANS) It will be a day that will probably remain in their memories forever. Four rescued child labourers will lead footballer Lionel Messi and other players ... Read more...
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Car thieves spare Brazil soccer icon
August 17th, 2011 - 10:48 am ICT by IANS
Brasilia, Aug 17 (IANS/EFE) Retired Brazilian soccer player and coach Jorge Mario Lobo Zagallo, the only man in the history of football to win the world championship four times, was ... Read more...
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Lata conferred lifetime achievement award
August 9th, 2011 - 1:00 am ICT by IANS
Kolkata, Aug 8 (IANS) Nightingale of India Lata Mangeshkar was Monday presented the lifetime achievement award for her contribution to Indian music at a function here.Receiving the award, given by ... Read more...
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Shakira is a hit in Mexico
July 18th, 2011 - 5:06 pm ICT by IANS
Mexico, July 18 (IANS) Colombian singer Shakira enchanted some 150,000 fans in Mexico, at a concert where she paid tribute to the US group Metallica by interpreting their hit ... Read more...
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Son will live with me for life, says Price
July 1st, 2011 - 9:21 am ICT by IANS
London, July 1 (IANS) Glamour model Katie Price says her disabled son Harvey will never be able to live alone and will probably live with her for life.Harvey, Price' ... Read more...
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Secret married soccer player wanted to dump wife for Imogen Thomas
April 27th, 2011 - 6:08 pm ICT by ANI
The man in discussion is a world famous football ace who is in the hiding behind aHigh Court super-injunction to protect his reputation and sponsorship deals.The footballer had met Imogen, ... Read more...
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Soccer player suspended for fight sparked by racist insult
April 6th, 2011 - 11:21 am ICT by IANS
Mexico City, April 6 (IANS/EFE) Afro-Colombian forward Carlos Darwin Quintero has been suspended for six matches for his part in a fight he says was spurred by a racial epithet, ... Read more...
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Thurman, Biel join the star cast of ‘Playing The Field’
February 24th, 2011 - 5:07 am ICT by IANS
London, Feb 24 (IANS) Actress Uma Thurman and Jessica Biel have signed up to join Gerard Butler in new sports comedy "Playing the Field".Thurman will play one of a host of mothers ... Read more...
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Cole dating new man?
February 22nd, 2011 - 9:25 am ICT by IANS
London, Feb 22 (IANS) Singer Cheryl Cole is believed to be dating her hair extension technician after being spotted on a low-key date near her home in North London.The "Promise This" hitmaker ... Read more...
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Brazilian ace Ronaldo’s retirement announcement imminent
February 14th, 2011 - 3:21 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Feb 14 (ANI): Brazilian ace striker Ronaldo has announced that he is prepared to end his career as a soccer player, as he was unable to execute plays like he ... Read more...
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I will always love Ashley: Cheryl Cole
February 9th, 2011 - 7:48 am ICT by IANS
London, Feb 9 (IANS) Singer Cheryl Cole has admitted she will "always love" her ex-husband Ashley Cole as she believes the pair are "meant for each other"."I will always love him, always. ... Read more...
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Commonwealth Games sports facilities would be fully utilized, assures Ajay Maken
February 5th, 2011 - 6:04 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Feb 5 (ANI): Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports Ajay Maken today said the stadia constructed for the 19th Commonwealth Games would be fully utilised.While on his ... Read more...
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Becks ‘rapping to Posh’s baby bump’
February 2nd, 2011 - 3:11 pm ICT by ANI
London, Feb 2 (ANI): It looks like the unborn fourth baby of David Beckham and Victoria will become a rap fan.Reports are abuzz that the England soccer player has been rapping ... Read more...
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Cheryl Cole’s tattoo represents fresh start
January 29th, 2011 - 6:54 am ICT by IANS
London, Jan 29 (IANS) Singer Cheryl Cole says her new tattoo marks a sign of "fresh start" in her life after her split from soccer player Ashley Cole.She also revealed that the ... Read more...
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Vinnie Jones wants comedy roles
January 25th, 2011 - 8:47 am ICT by IANS
London, Jan 25 (IANS) Big screen hard man Vinnie Jones wants to move away from action roles and star in comedy movies.The "Swordfish" star who became an actor after enjoying a successful ... Read more...
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Stoke City star Pennant forgot Porsche at train station
January 20th, 2011 - 3:38 pm ICT by ANI
London, Jan.20 (ANI): English Premier League star Jermaine Pennant - once Britain's most expensive teenage soccer player - forgot he owned a Porsche, leaving the luxury car at a train station ... Read more...
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Long-distance keeps married life fresh: Victoria Beckham
January 8th, 2011 - 10:44 pm ICT by IANS
London, Jan 8 (IANS) Former Spice Girl-turned-designer Victoria Beckham thinks having a long-distance relationship with husband David keeps her marriage fresh.Victoria, who is married to Los Angeles Galaxy soccer player David ... Read more...
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Cheryl Cole wants to meditate on mountains
January 5th, 2011 - 1:54 am ICT by IANS
London, Jan 5 (IANS) A relaxed, six-month long break on a mountain is all that British singer Cheryl Cole wants after going through a marriage split and contracting malaria in 2010."It would ... Read more...
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Beckham denies affair with prostitute, sues US magazine
December 31st, 2010 - 10:23 am ICT by ANI
Los Angeles (US), Dec. 31 (ANI): Former England football star David Beckham has denied committing adultery with a prostitute in signed legal documents submitted as part of a 25 million dollar ... Read more...
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American Soccer Star Landon Donovan Files For Divorce From Actress Bianca Kajlich
December 23rd, 2010 - 7:23 pm ICT by GD
By Gina Gomez
Dec 23, (THAINDIAN NEWS) American soccer star Landon Donovan and his actress wife Bianca Kajlich had managed to hog the spotlight last year after rumors were ripe that the couple ... Read more...
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David Beckham gets new tattoo
December 21st, 2010 - 7:13 am ICT by IANS
London, Dec 21 (IANS) David Beckham got a new tattoo ahead of receiving a lifetime achievement honour at the BBC sports personality of the year awards.The 35-year-old soccer player, who already ... Read more...
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People who believe in justice see meaning in victim’s life after tragedy
December 15th, 2010 - 5:00 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Dec 15 (ANI): A new study has found that people who believe in justice in the world also believe that a tragedy gives the victim's life more meaning.Seeing bad things happen ... Read more...
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Russell Brand to work on soccer movie
December 8th, 2010 - 3:35 am ICT by IANS
London, Dec 8 (IANS) British comedian Russell Brand is reportedly set to co-produce and star in a new movie about a veteran alcoholic British soccer player who moves to Texas."He's had the ... Read more...
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Red-carded soccer player jailed for driving car onto pitch at referee
November 25th, 2010 - 2:21 pm ICT by ANI
London, Nov.25 (ANI): A red-carded amateur footballer has been jailed for six months for driving his car onto the pitch and forcing the referee to dive out of the way.According to the ... Read more...
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David Beckham gives sex education to son
October 29th, 2010 - 7:18 am ICT by IANS
London, Oct 29 (IANS) Just like an intelligent father, David Beckham had a talk about sex with his 11-year-old son Brooklyn.The 35-year-old soccer player who is married to singer-turned-fashion designer Victoria ... Read more...
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