David Beckham will take part in London Olympics opening ceremony
Posted on July 25, 2012
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David Beckham will take part in London Olympics opening ceremony
David Beckham has confirmed he will take part in Friday’s Olympics opening ceremony following his shock snub from Britain’s football team, it was reported on Wednesday. The 37-year-old former England captain was quoted by several newspapers as saying that he has been granted an unspecified role in Friday’s extravaganza at the main Olympic stadium. “It is some kind of role in the opening ceremony which I am honoured to be involved in because obviously I was involved in the start process with this seven years ago,” said Beckham.
Sikkim woman footballer Nima Lhamu Bhutia shortlisted for SAFF training camp
Posted on July 17, 2012
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Sikkim woman footballer Nima Lhamu Bhutia shortlisted for SAFF training camp
Loading image. Please wait Nima shortlisted for SAFF training camp Gangtok : Sikkim woman footballer Nima Lhamu Bhutia has been shortlisted for the India Coaching Camp for the forthcoming South Asian Football Federation Cup
Manchester United world’s most valuable team: Forbes
Posted on July 17, 2012
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Manchester United world’s most valuable team: Forbes
Loading image. Please wait Man United world’s most valuable team Toronto : English soccer club Manchester United retained their title as the world’s most valuable sports team, according to an annual top 50 list released by Forbes on Monday that was dominated by National Football League (NFL) franchises. The 19-times English champions, who are preparing for a listing on the New York Stock Exchange, were valued at USD2.23 billion, up from USD1.86 billion last year and 19 percent above No.
Racism trial of John Terry for abusing Anton Ferdinand begins
Posted on July 10, 2012
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Racism trial of John Terry for abusing Anton Ferdinand begins
The racism trial of John Terry began on Monday with prosecutors claiming the Chelsea captain acknowledges using offensive language as a “sarcastic exclamation.” The England defender came face to face in court with Queens Park Rangers defender Anton Ferdinand, whom he is accused of racially abusing during a Premier League match in October. The 31-year-old Terry faces a maximum fine of 2,500 pounds ($3,900) if he becomes the first top football player in England convicted of racial abuse during a game. Ferdinand, who is black, gave evidence that he had not initially heard Terry use racist language during the game at Loftus Road
David Beckham banned for ‘provocative behaviour’ during LA Galaxy’s 4-3 loss to San Jose
Posted on July 6, 2012
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David Beckham banned for ‘provocative behaviour’ during LA Galaxy’s 4-3 loss to San Jose
Loading image. Please wait Beckham banned for provocative behaviour Quebec : Los Angeles Galaxy midfielder David Beckham has been suspended for a game for “confrontational and provocative behaviour” near the end of last week’s loss to the San Jose Earthquakes, Major League Soccer (MLS) said on Thursday. The actions by Beckham, who was also fined an undisclosed amount, occurred during and immediately after his team’s 4-3 loss and were considered unacceptable and detrimental to the league’s public image, MLS said in a statement
Robin van Persie will not renew contract with Arsenal
Posted on July 5, 2012
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Robin van Persie will not renew contract with Arsenal
Robin van Persie’s future at Arsenal is hanging in the balance after the Netherlands striker announced on Wednesday he will not be extending his contract with the Premier League club. Van Persie said he held talks about his future with Arsenal chief executive Ivan Gazidis and manager Arsene Wenger before the European Championship “but …
Ryan Giggs Picked up ahead of David Beckham for London Olympics Games
Posted on July 3, 2012
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Ryan Giggs Picked up ahead of David Beckham for London Olympics Games
Loading image. Please wait Giggs in British squad for London Games Wembley: Manchester United’s Welsh winger Ryan Giggs was included on Monday as one of three over-age players in the British Olympic soccer squad announced by manager Stuart Pearce. Wales striker Craig Bellamy of Liverpool and Manchester City defender Micah Richards are the other two in an 18-man squad predominantly made up of Premier League players
Fernando Torres wins Golden Boot at Euro 2012
Posted on July 2, 2012
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Fernando Torres wins Golden Boot at Euro 2012
Loading image. Please wait Torres wins Golden Boot at Euro 2012 Kiev (Ukraine): Spain forward Fernando Torres has won the Golden Boot as top scorer at the European Championship, getting three goals in just 189 minutes played
Spain Beats Italy 4-0, Champions of Euro 2012
Posted on July 2, 2012
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Spain Beats Italy 4-0, Champions of Euro 2012
KIEV, Ukraine Spain beat Italy 4-0 last night to become the first nation to retain soccer’s European Championship title and the only one from the continent to win three straight major competitions. David Silva, Jordi Alba, and substitutes Fernando Torres and Juan Mata scored at Kiev’s Olympic Stadium for the 2010 world champion, which started its winning treble at Euro 2008. [...]
French Football coach Laurent Blanc resigns
Posted on July 1, 2012
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French Football coach Laurent Blanc resigns
Loading image. Please wait France coach Laurent Blanc resigns Paris : French coach Laurent Blanc has left his job after refusing an extension to his contract, which expires Sunday, the French Football Federation said
German captain Lahm admits they weren’t clever enough,
Posted on June 29, 2012
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German captain Lahm admits they weren’t clever enough,
Loading image. Please wait Germans weren’t clever enough: Lahm Warsaw : Germany captain Philipp Lahm has admitted they were not “clever enough” after Joachim Loew’s team was found wanting in their 2-1 Euro 2012 semi-final defeat to Italy. It ensured their trophy drought dating back to Euro ’96 would last at least another two years to the 2014 World Cup should they qualify