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UEFA president Platini loses suspension appeal
Lausanne (Switzerland), Dec 11: An appeal by Michel Platini, president of Europe's football governing body UEFA, to revoke his 90-day provisional ban from football was rejected on Friday.
Platini's request was denied by the Court of…
Former president of El Salvador’s football federation to be extradited
San Salvador, Dec 11: The Supreme Court of Justice (CSJ) of El Salvador has approved the extradition to the Unites States of Reynaldo Vasquez, the former president of Salvadorian Football Federation (Fesfut), according to media reports.…
Rio Olympics president says venues are 80 percent ready
Rio de Janeior, Dec 11: Carlos Nuzman, who heads the Organising Committee of the 2016 Rio Olympics, has stated that almost 80 percent of the the venues are complete.
"The venues will be delivered without any problems. They are now almost…
Fluminense confirm Ronaldinho’s return for Florida Cup
Rio De Janeiro, Dec 11: Ronaldinho will represent his former club Fluminense at an exhibition tournament in the US next month, the Brazilian club confirmed on Thursday.
The 35-year-old left Fluminense by mutual consent in October after…
Superseries Finals: Saina beats Carolina to keep semis hope alive
Dubai, Dec 11: India's top shuttler and World No.2 Saina Nehwal came up with a dominating performance to outclass World No.1 Carolina Marin of Spain in the women's singles match at the BWF Superseries Finals here on Thursday to keep her…
Kohli becomes co-owner of PWL franchise
New Delhi, Dec 10: Indian Test captain Virat Kohli has become a co-owner of Pro Wrestling League (PWL) franchise Bengaluru Yodhas.
The inaugural edition of the PWL pits six city-based franchises against one another in one of the richest…
United coach van Gaal criticises midfielder Schweinsteiger
Wolfsburg (Germany), Dec 10: Manchester United head coach Louis van Gaal has criticised midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger after the English football giants failed to survive the group stage of the European Champions League following 2-3…
Swansea coach fired over poor results
London, Dec 10: English football club Swansea City has announced the dismissal of coach Garry Monk over poor results, and around two years after he assumed command as the successor of Danish coach Michael Laudrup.
"Swansea City has…
Messi scores in Barcelona draw, Chelsea, Arsenal advance
Leverkusen, Dec 10: Lionel 80th Champions League goal - leaving him eight behind Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo - was cancelled out by Javier Hernandez as the holders, already assured of top spot, dropped points in Group E for the second…
ICC announces OPPO as Global Partner
Dubai, Dec 10: The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Thursday announced a global partnership with OPPO, one of the world’s leading electronic and technology service providers, in a four-year deal running from 2016 until 2020.
ICC…