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Germany is ready to host the FIFA women's World Cup in June with half a million tickets already sold, said Theo Zwanziger, the president of the German Football Federation (DFB) Wednesday. The three-week long women's World Cup will kick off at Berlin's Olympic Stadium with the ...
Frenchman Philippe Troussier was appointed to coach Chinese football club team Shenzhen Ruby, who appeared with two assistants at the club's press conference on Tuesday in China's south city of Shenzhen. Troussier signed a 5-year contract of 3 years fixed and 2 years optional ...
FC Barcelona midfielder Xavi Hernandez will be out of action for between a week and 10 days as he recovers from a calf injury. The Spain and Barcelona playmaker has a small muscle tear in his left calf, meaning Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola will have to reorganize his midfield ...
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez this Tuesday spoke highly of club coach Jose Mourinho, saying he is the best in the world. On various issues surrounding the club on Spanish radio station, Cadena Ser, Perez began by discussing the form of Cristiano Ronaldo and the fact that ...
Patrice Evra has signed a contract extension that will keep him at Old Trafford until at least the end of the 2013-2014 season, announced the Premier League leaders Manchester United on Monday. Evra, 29, joined the Red Devils in January 2006 and has made 2006 appearances, scoring ...
Ronaldo announced on Sunday that he will give a heartfelt farewell to Corinthians' fans. The speech and presentation will be held just before the "classic" showdown between rivals Santos and Corinthians in the ninth round of the Sao Paulo state championship on Sunday afternoon. ...
Manchester United could face Arsenal in the FA Cup quarterfinals if the Gunners knock out Leyton Orient on Sunday as the sixth-round draw has been made at Wembley. The following is the draw: Stoke City v West Ham United or Burnley Manchester City or Aston Villa v Everton or ...
The Indonesian Education League through a student exchange program will send selected soccer players to study at general and football schools in Japan, Kompas daily reported on Friday. The intention emerged following a signing of memorandum of understanding between the league and ...
The International Federation of Association Football(FIFA) president Joseph S. Blatter will pay the first-ever visit to Myanmar next month, sources with the sports circle said on Saturday. During his visit to Myanmar at the invitation of Myanmar football president U Zaw Zaw, ...
Japanese midfielder Keisuke Honda did not hit the pitch in CSKA Moscow's 1-0 Europa League win over PAOK Salonika on Thursday due to a leg injury. The Asian Cup MVP traveled with his Russian club to Toumbas Stadium, but sat out the match at the stand. Honda suffered an unspecifie...
Roma coach Claudio Ranieri has vowed not to give up after his side lost 3-2 to Shakhtar Donetsk in thier UEFA Champions League lat-16 clash on Wednesday. "We could have gone under but instead we reacted. We couldn't have done more than that," Ranieri said. "We played the way we ...
Brasilian soccer veteran player Roberto Carlos has signed the contract with Russian club of "Anzhi " in North Caucasus region, the Anzhi club announced on Wednesday. Makhachkala, the capital of Russian republic of Dagestan was expected to welcome the defender on Saturday, the ...
Inter moved up to within five points of city rivals and Serie A leaders AC Milan after they won 2-1 at Fiorentina on Wednesday. The defending champions climbed above Lazio and into third place with the victory, Inter's eighth in 10 league matches since Leonardo took over from ...
AC Milan head coach Massimiliano Allegri believed his side could still qualify for the European Champions League quarterfinals following their 1-0 loss at home to Tottenham in the first leg tie on Tuesday. Allegri admitted his side paid for their error which allowed Peter Crouch ...
AC Milan midfielder Gennaro Gattuso could face a lengthy ban as UEFA announced on Wednesday it will probe into his clash with Tottenham Hotspur coach Joe Jordan. Gattuso headbutted Jordan after the fiery UEFA Champions League match between the two sides at the San Siro. The game ...
Last night saw the return of Europe's premier club competition when the first legs of the last-16 got underway. There were two matches last night and with the details, here's CRI Sports' Paul Ryding.
Manchester City's Cote d'Ivoire international defender Kolo Toure has been suspended for failing a drugs test, his club announced on Thursday. "Manchester City confirm that the FA has informed Kolo Toure that an A-sample provided by him has tested positive for a specified ...
Scotland will play Brazil in a international friendly held at the Emirates Stadium in London on March 27, announced the Scottish FA on Tuesday. Scotland last played Brazil in the curtain-raiser to 1998 World Cup in France and they have never played in London after the 1-0 victory ...
The Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper Thursday hailed Canada's successful bid to host two women's soccer events by the Federation of International Football Association (FIFA). "Canada is proud to have won the right to host the FIFA Women's World Cup 2015 as well as the under...
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Bill Gates talks nuclear
Bill Gates talks nuclear
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates confirmed on Wednesday that he is ...
China offers inspirations to global dilemmas
China offers inspirations to global dilemmas
BEIJING, Jan. 22 (Xinhua) -- Policies of China's new leadership in the ...
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IMF chief warns of risks to recovery
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DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan. 25 (Xinhua) -- The International Monetary ...
China's farm product pricing plan shifts to market orientation
China's farm product pricing plan shifts to market orientation
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Chinese investors look to overseas opportunities
Chinese investors look to overseas opportunities
SHANGHAI, Jan. 25 (Xinhua) -- China, the world's top manufacturer and ...
Retailer's Net Profit Falls 3%
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Gaming Firms Find Going Tough
Gaming Firms Find Going Tough
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Li Na wins French Open women's singles title
Li Na wins French Open women's singles title
History-making tennis legend Li Na notched the first-ever grand slam ...