Jelimo, Rudisha to launch season campaign in Kenya
byNairobi, April 30 (IANS) Olympics 800m champion David Rudisha and the World Indoor winner Pamela Jelimo have put their opponents on notice as they…
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Riquelme set for Boca return against Corinthians
byBuenos Aires, April 30 (IANS) Former Argentina international midfielder Juan Roman Riquelme is set to return from injury for Boca Juniors’ Copa Libertadores round…
SAFA strive to revive South African football
byCape Town, April 30 (IANS) The South African Football Association (SAFA) has unveiled a development programme with the aim of reviving the country’s national…
Flamengo confirms interest in Moreno
byRio de Janeiro, April 30 (IANS) Brazilian football giants Flamengo have confirmed their interest in signing former Wigan Athletic and current Gremio striker Marcelo…
Tokyo governor apologises for provocative remarks on Istanbul bid
byAnkara, April 30 (IANS) Tokyo’s governor Naoki Inose, who heads the city’s bid for the 2020 Olympics, apologised Tuesday for “inappropriate” comments he made…
Barca look to Messi miracle in return-leg of Champions League semis
byBarcelona, April 30 (IANS) FC Barcelona look for a miracle called “Messi” to help them to what would be the most remarkable fightback of…
Italian footballers’ against salary cap
byRome, April 30 (IANS) The Italy Players’ Association (Associazione Calciatori) has issued a statement to show their opposition to the salary cap which will…
AFC to elect new chief in first post-Hammam election
byKuala Lumpur, April 30 (IANS) The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) is this week set to elect its new chief who will have an uphill…
Brazil defender Dede cleared to join Cruzeiro
byRio de Janeiro, April 30 (IANS) Brazil international defender Dede is free to play for football club Cruzeiro after a labour court judge lifted…
Gremio coach Luxemburgo handed six-match ban
byRio de Janeiro, April 30 (IANS) Gremio coach Vanderlei Luxemburgo has been suspended for six matches for his part in a wild brawl after…