Football
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2018 FIFA World Cup Official Mascot is Wolf and it’s named Zabivaka
Oct 22, 2016News Hour: A wolf who radiates fun, charm and confidence has been chosen today by the Russian public as the Official Mascot for the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™. Named Zabivaka™, which suitably hints at “the... -
Neymar signs deal to play with Barcelona until 2021
Oct 22, 2016News Hour: Brazilian superstar Neymar signed a new five-year contract with Barcelona on Friday that will keep him at the Spanish champions until 2021, saying he felt “at home” at the Camp Nou. The deal, which... -
China appointed FIFA World Cup winning coach Marcello Lippi as manager
Oct 22, 2016News Hour: World Cup-winning manager Marcello Lippi has been named as coach of China’s national team, the Chinese Football Association (CFA) said on its website on Saturday. The Italian replaced Gao Hongbo, who resigned this month... -
No formula to stop Messi, says Valencia’s Prandelli
Oct 21, 2016News Hour: Valencia coach Cesare Prandelli has conceded there is no point trying stop Lionel Messi as he prepares to face the in-form Barcelona talisman when his side host the La Liga champions on Saturday. Former... -
Barca, Real, Atletico face testing weekend
Oct 21, 2016News Hour: Six of the top seven face off, while Barcelona face a treacherous trip to Valencia in a blockbuster weekend of La Liga action. With the top six separated by just three points, league leaders... -
Luis Suarez thanks Barcelona for European Golden Shoe
Oct 20, 2016News Hour: Luis Suarez has received a second European Golden Shoe of his career after becoming the leading scorer in Europe’s top domestic leagues last season. The Barcelona forward scored 40 goals in 35 La Liga... -
Extension of sanctions imposed in connection with anti-doping violations
Oct 19, 2016News Hour: The chairman of the FIFA Disciplinary Committee has decided to extend sanctions imposed on two players from Malta and Cuba for anti-doping rule violations to have worldwide effect. The sanctions, which were extended in... -
Guardiola denies trying to take Messi, Neymar to Man City
Oct 19, 2016News Hour: Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola has denied a Mundo Deportivo report that he tried to sign strikers Lionel Messi and Neymar from former club Barcelona in the close season. The newspaper also suggested that... -
Thai football chief banned for five years
Oct 19, 2016News Hour: FIFA’s anti-corruption court on Tuesday banned Thailand football chief Worawi Makudi for five years for forgery and refusing to cooperate with an investigation. Worawi, who was also fined 10,000 Swiss francs ($10,000), has been... -
Liverpool shown up by Man Utd, says Mourinho
Oct 18, 2016News Hour: Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho claimed that his team had exposed Liverpool’s shortcomings after holding Jurgen Klopp’s well-regarded team to a 0-0 draw. Liverpool went into Monday’s game at Anfield seeking a sixth successive...
