Category: Soccer

FIFA team wants improvements in U-17 World Cup venues

New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) The FIFA inspection team on Saturday advocated major renovations to the six stadia around the…

9 years ago

Kolkata may host U-17 football World Cup final: FIFA

Kolkata, Feb 18 (IANS) The rights to host the final of the U-17 World Cup in 2017 may be awarded…

9 years ago

Nike terminates deal with boxer Pacquiao

London, Feb 18 (IANS) Leading sports manufacturer Nike has terminated its contract with eight-time world boxing champion Manny Pacquiao after…

9 years ago

Maradona criticises FIFA after Huracan road accident

Buenos Aires, Feb 18 (IANS) Argentine football legend Diego Maradona has criticised world football's governing body (FIFA) after last week's…

9 years ago

Benzema Admits Not Seeing Valbuena Sex Tape

Paris, Feb 12 (IANS) Spanish football powerhouse Real Madrid's French striker Karim Benzema told the court investigating an alleged sex…

9 years ago

Ronaldo Embroiled in Controversy After Starring in Israeli Commercial

Jerusalem, Feb 11 (IANS) Spanish football giants Real Madrid's Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo has sparked controversy after taking part in…

9 years ago

Ronaldo, Now 31, Soccer Star and Entrepreneur

Lisbon, Feb 6 (IANS) Cristiano Ronaldo is 31 years old, with his playing career still in full swing and his…

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Maradona Accuses Ex-Wife Of Plundering Assets

Buenos Aires, Feb 2 (IANS) Argentinian football legend Diego Maradona has accused his ex-wife Claudia Villafane of plundering around $9…

9 years ago

‘Amy’ Director Working on Maradona Documentary

London, Jan 29 (IANS) After hitting a jackpot and earning an Oscar nomination with his documentary "Amy", a British filmmaker…

9 years ago

Tax Fraud Probe Targets Dozens Of Italian Soccer Clubs

Naples (Italy), Jan 27 (IANS/AKI) Italian tax police have seized assets worth 12 million euros from 58 individuals targeted by…

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Close Shave for Ronaldinho As Rusted Traffic Light Post Falls

Kozhikode (Kerala) Jan 25 (IANS) An old rusted traffic light post came crashing down, just missing the vehicle carrying former…

9 years ago

Barcelona’s Mascherano on Trial for Tax Evasion

Barcelona, Jan 22 (IANS) Barcelona footballer Javier Mascherano, facing trial in a local court, has been found guilty of tax-evasion…

9 years ago

Messi, Father to Stand Trial for Tax Fraud in Spain

Barcelona, Jan 20 (IANS) Argentine football superstar Lionel Messi as well as his father Jorge Horacio Messi are to stand…

9 years ago

Spanish Football Chief Javier Tebas Says 2010 La Liga Match Rigged

Valencia (Spain), Jan 19 (IANS) Spanish football league's (LFP) president Javier Tebas has spoken of his conviction that the Levante…

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Ex-England Star Beckham Receives Unicef Award

Beverly Hills (California), Jan 13 (IANS) Former England football captain David Beckham was honoured with the Danny Kaye Humanitarian Leadership…

9 years ago

C. Ronaldo Says No Regrets to Matters beyond Football Pitch

Madrid, Jan 3 (IANS) Portuguese star striker Cristiano Ronaldo says he has no regrets and "goes to bed every night…

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Real’s James Rodriguez Clocks over 200 Kmph

Madrid, Jan 2 (IANS) Real Madrid attacking midfielder James Rodriguez has been found reaching speeds of more than 200 kmph…

9 years ago

Not Even God Could Please Entire World: Ronaldo

Madrid, Jan 1 (IANS) Real Madrid star striker Cristiano Ronaldo seemed proud of himself and stressed at the same time…

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Messi Wins Best Player Of Globe Soccer Awards

Dubai, Dec 28 (IANS) Star football player Lionel Messi won the best player of the seventh edition of the Globe…

9 years ago

Messi Sends Signed Shirt to Bosnia for Humanitarian Aid

Sarajevo (Bosnia), Dec 26 (IANS) FC Barcelona Argentine superstar Lionel Messi sent a signed jersey to be auctioned for providing…

9 years ago



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