German soccer giants Bayern Munich said Monday that France winger Franck Ribery will miss the first round cup match next Monday due to an ankle injury.
According to Bayern, the injury which Ribery sustained during pre-season training on Sunday, has ruled him out of the German Cup match against second division side [...]
Injured Ribery to miss Bayern\’s cup opener
Ronald Koeman becomes new coach of Feyenoord
Ronald Koeman agreed to become the new coach of Feyenoord, the Rotterdam-based club announced on Thursday.
The 48-year-old former Feyenoord player will sign a one-year contract on Monday.
Koeman succeeds Mario Been, who quit last week after a breach of trust with the players. During a voting thirteen of [...]
Internacional beats Avai 3-1
Under command of interim head coach Osmar Loss, Internacional came-from-behind on the road against Avai to win 3-1 in the 11th round of the Brazilian Championship on Thursday.
The win snaps a three-game losing streak at Internacional that consequently led to the dismissal of head coach and club idol Paulo Roberto Falcao.
Avai scored the game\’s first [...]
Yao Ming says many ways to extend basketball career
Chinese basketball star Yao Ming announced on Wednesday to wrap up his professional career with the Houston Rockets.
"As a basketball player, I decided to put an end to my basketball career. I retire officially," Yao said in his retirement statement.
At the press conference, Yao said, "I retire [...]
Chinese badminton to face tough challenge en route to London 2012
With one year to go until the London 2012 Olympics, badminton powerhouse China is well aware of the uphill battle they will face en route to the Olympic gold medal.
The Chinese badminton team finished with three gold, two silver and three bronze medals at the Beijing Olympics, while at the London [...]
Ghana Football Association elects executive committee members
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has elected six premier league members onto its executive committee, the highest decision-making body of the organization.
Fred Crentsil, Felix Amoah Ansong, Emmanuel Asamoah Owusu-Ansah and Moses Armah were elected during the first round balloting while GFA spokesperson Randy Abbey managed to book his place on the [...]
Fans bid farewell to Yao
Yao Ming\’s retirement from professional basketball has stirred mixed feelings among fans.
"Yao Ming has completed his noble mission which was handed to him by Chinese basketball and his legacy will remain and be remembered forever," posted a micro-blog by Zhou Yong via weibo.com on Wednesday, right after Yao announced his retirement [...]
Australia state government supports F1 Grand Prix in Melbourne
Melbourne\’s role as host of the Australian Formula One Grand Prix has been good for the city, good for the state and good for Australia, and the Victorian state government will continue to support it, Victorian Premier Ted Baillieu said on Monday.
The city\’s future as host of the event was in [...]
Mourinho praises Ronaldo after hat-trick in warm-up game
Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho on Thursday was full of praise for Cristiano Ronaldo after the Portuguese striker showed his side the way to victory against Chivas Guadalajara.
Ronaldo scored three second half goals as Madrid defeated the Mexican side 3-0 in San Diego in their second preparation game of the summer.
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Over 9,000 volunteer candidates for Euro 2012
Over 9,000 candidates from 71 countries and regions have applied for voluntary work during the 2012 European Championship in Ukraine and Poland, local media reported on Tuesday.
Euro 2012 volunteers are recruited both by championship-hosting cities and European soccer ruling body UEFA. UEFA volunteers will help out at stadiums, competitor accommodation centers [...]
