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15th December, 2012
Report bares South Africa match fixing before World Cup
'Convicted match-fixer Wilson Raj Perumal rigged S. Africa's friendlies ahead of the 2010 World Cup.'
'Convicted match-fixer Wilson Raj Perumal rigged S. Africa's friendlies ahead of the 2010 World Cup.'
12th June, 2012
‘Atmosphere not the same as World Cup’
“The atmosphere is not the same as at the 2010 World Cup,” said Sneijder.
“The atmosphere is not the same as at the 2010 World Cup,” said Sneijder.
2nd March, 2012
O’Brien recalls innings that changed his life
ABU DHABI: One year on from scoring the fastest hundred ever in the cricket World Cup, Ireland batsman Kevin O’Brien has yet to watch the…
ABU DHABI: One year on from scoring the fastest hundred ever in the cricket World Cup, Ireland batsman Kevin O’Brien has yet to watch the…
8th February, 2012
FIFA to look at World Cup warmup fix claims
JOHANNESBURG: FIFA will move quickly to investigate allegations that international friendlies in South Africa were fixed in the buildup to the 2010 World Cup, the…
JOHANNESBURG: FIFA will move quickly to investigate allegations that international friendlies in South Africa were fixed in the buildup to the 2010 World Cup, the…
10th October, 2011
Cannavaro admits to Napoli regrets
ROME: Italy World Cup winning captain Fabio Cannavaro has admitted to having regrets over his inability to secure a move to Napoli to end his…
ROME: Italy World Cup winning captain Fabio Cannavaro has admitted to having regrets over his inability to secure a move to Napoli to end his…
24th August, 2011
Dutch topple Spanish in FIFA rankings
PARIS: The Netherlands took top spot at the expense of world and European champions Spain in the latest FIFA rankings released on Wednesday. Spain had…
PARIS: The Netherlands took top spot at the expense of world and European champions Spain in the latest FIFA rankings released on Wednesday. Spain had…
11th July, 2011
Spain still riding high a year on from World Cup glory
MADRID: Spain have stuttered in a couple of friendlies since their first World Cup triumph a year ago but Vicente del Bosque’s side are cruising…
MADRID: Spain have stuttered in a couple of friendlies since their first World Cup triumph a year ago but Vicente del Bosque’s side are cruising…
9th July, 2011
Anelka accepts L’Equipe libel defeat – agent
PARIS: Nicolas Anelka will not contest a court decision to rule against him in his legal action with French sport daily L’Equipe over their reporting…
PARIS: Nicolas Anelka will not contest a court decision to rule against him in his legal action with French sport daily L’Equipe over their reporting…
2nd July, 2011
Anelka loses case over World Cup insult
PARIS: Former France striker Nicolas Anelka has lost his case for damages over offensive remarks attributed to him during the 2010 World Cup which led…
PARIS: Former France striker Nicolas Anelka has lost his case for damages over offensive remarks attributed to him during the 2010 World Cup which led…
26th June, 2011
Barcelona-Real rivalry hurt national team – coach
MADRID: Spain coach Vicente del Bosque says the intense rivalry between Real Madrid and Barcelona has left “wounds” on the national team which won the…
MADRID: Spain coach Vicente del Bosque says the intense rivalry between Real Madrid and Barcelona has left “wounds” on the national team which won the…
18th June, 2011
Furious Ballack calls farewell match a ‘farce’
BERLIN: Former captain Michael Ballack has described as a “farce” an offer to end his Germany career with a friendly against Brazil in August, saying…
BERLIN: Former captain Michael Ballack has described as a “farce” an offer to end his Germany career with a friendly against Brazil in August, saying…
16th June, 2011
Loew pulls plug on Ballack’s Germany career
BERLIN: Germany midfielder Michael Ballack’s international career was ended by coach Joachim Loew on Thursday after he told the 34-year-old he was no longer in…
BERLIN: Germany midfielder Michael Ballack’s international career was ended by coach Joachim Loew on Thursday after he told the 34-year-old he was no longer in…
11th June, 2011
South African domestic game thrives thanks to World Cup
CAPE TOWN: South Africa has enjoyed one of its most exciting domestic seasons with bigger crowds flocking to iconic venues to watch games played on…
CAPE TOWN: South Africa has enjoyed one of its most exciting domestic seasons with bigger crowds flocking to iconic venues to watch games played on…
2nd June, 2011
South Africa intends to bid for 2022 Commonwealth Games
DURBAN: South Africa will bid to host the 2022 Commonwealth Games having last week pulled out of the race to stage the 2020 summer Olympics,…
DURBAN: South Africa will bid to host the 2022 Commonwealth Games having last week pulled out of the race to stage the 2020 summer Olympics,…
30th May, 2011
Loew’s lucky World Cup sweater earns museum spot
BERLIN: A blue cashmere sweater worn by Germany coach Joachim Loew during his side’s run to third place at the 2010 World Cup has won…
BERLIN: A blue cashmere sweater worn by Germany coach Joachim Loew during his side’s run to third place at the 2010 World Cup has won…
18th May, 2011
Spain stay top as Afghanistan rise in FIFA rankings
BERNE: Spain stayed top of the FIFA rankings on Wednesday as the 10 top places remained unchanged, while Afghanistan reached their highest-ever position. Afghanistan’s 1-0…
BERNE: Spain stayed top of the FIFA rankings on Wednesday as the 10 top places remained unchanged, while Afghanistan reached their highest-ever position. Afghanistan’s 1-0…
14th May, 2011
I considered quitting French job: Blanc
PARIS: France national coach Laurent Blanc admitted on Friday that he considered quitting as the football race storm threatened to engulf him and his family.…
PARIS: France national coach Laurent Blanc admitted on Friday that he considered quitting as the football race storm threatened to engulf him and his family.…
13th May, 2011
French FA backs Blanc in discrimination row
PARIS: The French Football Federation’s federal council gave its backing to national team coach Laurent Blanc on Thursday after a row over discrimination claims. “The…
PARIS: The French Football Federation’s federal council gave its backing to national team coach Laurent Blanc on Thursday after a row over discrimination claims. “The…
15th April, 2011
Pique ‘very happy’ with Shakira
MADRID: Barcelona defender Gerard Pique says being constantly followed by gossip media since he started dating Colombian pop star Shakira has been trying but despite…
MADRID: Barcelona defender Gerard Pique says being constantly followed by gossip media since he started dating Colombian pop star Shakira has been trying but despite…
8th April, 2011
Solar power brings night-time football to Kenya slum
NAIROBI: It is eight in the evening and amateur teams of youngsters drawn from one of Nairobi’s toughest slums are locked in a five-a-side football…
NAIROBI: It is eight in the evening and amateur teams of youngsters drawn from one of Nairobi’s toughest slums are locked in a five-a-side football…
