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  Nasri, 3 others face disciplinary charges

  Football | July 03, 2012 18:02 IST

  Paris, Jul 3: France internationals Samir Nasri, Hatem ben Arfa, Yann M'Vila and Jeremy Menez will face a disciplinary commission over their actions at the European Championship.French football federation president Noel Le Graet announced on

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  Platini sees Euro 2020 hosted by dozen countries

  Football | July 01, 2012 15:13 IST

  Kiev (Ukraine), Jul 1: Poland and Ukraine have proved that just about anyone can host the European Championship. Michel Platini is now suggesting that just about everyone can. All at the same time.The UEFA president

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  Italy seeks 3rd trophy amid scandals

  Football | July 01, 2012 14:41 IST

  Kiev (Ukraine), Jul 1: They did it in 1982. They did it in 2006. Now, Italy has a chance to win its third major title amid a match-fixing or betting scandal.Italy captain Gianluigi Buffon, one

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  Spain promises to attack Italy in Euro 2012 final

  Football | July 01, 2012 14:34 IST

  Kiev (Ukraine), Jul 1: Spain will play attacking football against Italy in the European Championship final. The defending champions just hope Italy returns the favor.Both teams go into Sunday's final at the Olympic Stadium promising

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  Earthquakes fight back to beat Galaxy 4-3

  Football | July 01, 2012 14:27 IST

  Palo Alto (California), Jul 1: San Jose's Chris Wondolowski scored his MLS-leading 14th goal to cap a big comeback as the league-leading Earthquakes beat Los Angeles Galaxy 4-3 on Saturday.Wondolowski broke away from his marker

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  Ronaldo, Casillas make speeches for UEFA campaign

  Football | June 28, 2012 14:35 IST

  Donetsk (Ukraine),  Jun 28: Team captains Iker Casillas and Cristiano Ronaldo made speeches supporting a UEFA anti-discrimination campaign before Spain and Portugal kicked off their European Championship semifinal match Wednesday.UEFA requires captains of each semifinalist

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  Fabregas delivers again with penalty for Spain

  Football | June 28, 2012 14:21 IST

  Donetsk (Ukraine), Jun 28: Four years after delivering the penalty credited with starting Spain's era of dominance, Cesc Fabregas has ensured the country's golden run lives on.Fabregas scored the decisive spot kick against Portugal on

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  Cristiano Ronaldo stands by as Portugal goes out

  Football | June 28, 2012 14:15 IST

  Donetsk (Ukraine), Jun 28: Cristiano Ronaldo watched helplessly as the penalty shootout drama passed him by.The Portugal captain, and star attraction at the European Championship, stood slightly apart from his teammates on Wednesday as they

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  Spain's attack struggles without Villa

  Football | June 28, 2012 14:08 IST

  Donetsk (Ukraine), Jun 28: As the European Championship whittles down to the final match, Spain's attack is still looking to find its form.The defending champions reached their third straight major final by beating Portugal 4-2

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  'Panenka' penalties find favor at Euro 2012

  Football | June 28, 2012 14:00 IST

  Donetsk (Ukraine), Jun 28: "Panenka" penalties seem to be in fashion at the European Championship.Spain center back Sergio Ramos used the audacious soft chip on Wednesday to help the defending champions beat Portugal in their

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  Romarinho's late goal helps Corinthians to draw

  Football | June 28, 2012 13:43 IST

  Buenos Aires (Argentina), Jun 28: Romarinho scored in the 85th minute to rally Brazil's Corinthians to a 1-1 draw against Boca Juniors of Argentina in Wednesday's first leg of the Copa Libertadores final.The popular Brazilian

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  Boca Juniors, Corinthians seeking Copa history

  Football | June 26, 2012 9:54 IST

  Sao Paulo, Jun 26: The Copa Libertadores finals begin this week with Boca Juniors and Corinthians trying to make history.Boca Juniors wants to win its seventh title to tie Argentina rival Independiente as the most

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  UK police probe Twitter abuse of England players

  Football | June 26, 2012 9:46 IST

  London, Jun 26: London police have launched an investigation into the alleged online racist abuse of two England players after they missed penalty kicks in the quarterfinal loss to Italy at the European Championship.Ashley Cole

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  Italy assessing injuries ahead of semifinal

  Football | June 25, 2012 14:29 IST

  Kiev (Ukraine), Jun 25: While Italy is still celebrating its victory over England, the Azzurri have several injuries and lineup issues to worry about before facing Germany in the European Championship semifinals.Both key midfielder Daniele

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  Top Wimbledon trio won 28 of past 29 majors

  Tennis | June 24, 2012 13:33 IST

  Wimbledon (England), Jun 24: As Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer step back on the grass at Wimbledon, each has reason to believe he'll be hoisting the trophy overhead in two weeks' time.None of

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  River Plate promoted to Argentina 1st division

  Football | June 24, 2012 13:11 IST

  Buenos Aires (Argentina), Jun 24: River Plate was promoted to Argentina's first division after defeating Almirante Brown 2-0 in the last round of matches to finish top of the second division on Saturday.Former France international

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  Messi scores 3 goals in World Soccer Masters Tour

  Football | June 24, 2012 12:55 IST

  Miami, Jun 24: Lionel Messi scored three goals and helped set up three others for the Masters team in a 7-7 draw with the Stars on Saturday night in the World Soccer Masters Tour.Messi created

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  Nasri reportedly involved in expletive-laced rant

  Football | June 24, 2012 9:51 IST

  Donetsk (Ukraine), Jun 24: France midfielder Samir Nasri reportedly aimed an expletive-laced rant at a journalist following Saturday's 2-0 defeat to Spain in the European Championship quarterfinals.Nasri was walking through the post-match interview area when

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  Camara, Bernier lead Impact past Dynamo

  Football | June 24, 2012 9:38 IST

  Montreal, Jun 24: Hassoun Camara got his first MLS goal and Patrice Bernier scored on a penalty kick in the second half, lifting the Montreal Impact to a 4-2 victory over the Houston Dynamo on

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  Tierney lifts Revolution to draw with Toronto FC

  Football | June 24, 2012 9:27 IST

  Toronto, Jun 24: Chris Tierney scored in second-half stoppage time to complete New England's comeback and lift the Revolution to a 2-2 draw with Toronto FC on Saturday.With the Revolution trailing 2-0, Blake Brettschneider cut