Bielsa to leave Athletic Bilbao
byMadrid, June 8 (IANS) Athletic Bilbao president Josu Urrutia said that Marcelo Bielsa will not continue as first team coach at the Spanish Primera…
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Rio Olympic stadium repairs to take 18 months
byRio de Janeiro, June 8 (IANS) Rio de Janeiro’s 2016 Olympic athletics stadium needs at least 18 months of reconstruction work before it can…
Postiga strike gives Portugal tight win over Russia
byLisbon, June 8 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Portugal strengthened their hopes of a place at next year’s World Cup after an early goal from Helder Postiga…
Brazil captain Silva in doubt for France friendly
byPorto Alegre (Brazil), June 8 (IANS) Brazil captain Thiago Silva is in doubt for Sunday’s international friendly against France here due to injury. The…
Argentina held by Colombia in World Cup qualifier
byBuenos Aires, June 8 (IANS) Sergio Aguero had two goals ruled out for offside as Argentina were held to a goalless draw by Colombia…
Messi admits he was not fit against Colombia
byBuenos Aires, June 8 (IANS) Lionel Messi admitted that he was not fit to play in Argentina’s goalless draw with Colombia in their World…
Usain Bolt’s father robbed
byTrelawny (Jamaica), June 8 (IANS/CMC) Wellesly Bolt, the father of sprint legend Usain Bolt, was robbed of cash amounting to a little less than…
Champions Trophy: Confidence boost helped Roach rock Pakistan
byLondon, June 8 (IANS/CMC) Pacer Kemar Roach says a boost in confidence helped him to rip through the early Pakistan batting as the West…
Ramdin charged with conduct contrary to spirit of game
byLondon, June 8 (IANS) West Indies wicketkeeper Denesh Ramdin has been charged with violating the ICC Code of Conduct during the game against Pakistan…
Roach stars in West Indies winning start in Champions Trophy
byLondon, June 8 (IANS) Kemar Roach put on a stunning display of fast bowling as former champions the West Indies started their Champions Trophy…