Frappart to become 1st female referee to officiate men’s CL game
France’s Stephanie Frappart will become the first female official to take charge of a men’s Champions League (CL) game when Juventus host Dynamo Kyiv today.Frappart,...
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Former Senegal midfielder Diop dies aged 42
Former Senegal midfielder Papa Bouba Diop, who scored the first goal of the 2002 World Cup against reigning champions France, has died aged 42, soccer’s...
Maradona’s surgeon responds tearfully to investigation into star’s death
AFP, Buenos Aires :Diego Maradona’s surgeon responded to the launch of an investigation for involuntary manslaughter by saying he “everything he could, up to the...
Messi, Barcelona remember Maradona in winning style
AFP, Madrid :Barcelona on Sunday followed the advice of coach Ronald Koeman and paid tribute to their former player Diego Maradona with an emphatic return...
Spurs top after Chelsea stalemate, Cavani sparks Man Utd
AFP, London :Tottenham moved to the top of the Premier League with a goalless draw against title rivals Chelsea, while Edinson Cavani inspired Manchester United’s...
Neymar hits 50 Ligue 1 goals as PSG draw with Bordeaux
Agency :Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) dropped points for the second Ligue 1 game in a row when they were held to a 2-2 home draw by...
Sport pays tribute to Maradona with tears, applause, silence, banners and song
AFP, Paris :On the first weekend of sporting action since the death of Diego Maradona, sports, leagues and teams round the world on Saturday paid...
Egypt’s Al-Ahly beat Zamalek to win African Champions League
Agency :Egypt’s football giant Al-Ahly claimed the African Champions League title on Friday, beating Egyptian rivals Zamalek 2-1 in the final.Mohamed Madgy Afsha’s rocket goal...
Guoan defeat Melbourne, Tokyo edge Shenhua in ACL
Agency :Beijing Guoan defeated Melbourne Victory 2-0, its fourth consecutive victory in Group E while FC Tokyo edged Shanghai Shenhua 2-1 in Group F in...
Rooney ready to hang up his boots if named Derby boss
Agency :Derby County’s Wayne Rooney is prepared to call time on his playing career if asked to fill the position of manager left vacant following...
Blatter, Platini probe shifts to fraud accusation
AFP, Lausanne :Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter and ex-UEFA chief Michel Platini are now being investigated for “fraud” and “breach of trust” in Switzerland, a...