Football
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Barca chief relaxed despite Messi speculation
Jan 25, 2017News Hour: Barcelona sporting director Robert Fernandez insists he is sure Lionel Messi will sign a new deal with the Catalan giants despite continued speculation over the five-time World Player of the Year’s future. Messi has... -
Liverpool seek League Cup home comfort in Saints semi-final
Jan 24, 2017News Hour: Liverpool’s formidable home record was meant to provide the platform for a tilt at three trophies this season — but Saturday’s surprise 3-2 Premier League defeat by Swansea spoiled that idea. If Jurgen Klopp’s... -
Give Egyptians something to celebrate – Elmohamady
Jan 24, 2017News Hour: Ahmed Elmohamady knows what it takes to win the Africa Cup of Nations and the Hull City man is quietly confident that Egypt can go all the way again on their long-awaited return to... -
Three-goal Chelsea make light of Costa loss
Jan 15, 2017News Hour: Two goals from Marcos Alonso and another from Pedro helped Chelsea overcome the absence of Diego Costa to beat Premier League champions Leicester City 3-0 away and move seven points clear at the top... -
Gabon pin hopes on Aubameyang as Cup of Nations begins
Jan 14, 2017News Hour: The Africa Cup of Nations gets underway in Gabon on Saturday afternoon as the hosts, spearheaded by the brilliant Pierre-Emerick Aubemayang, face minnows Guinea-Bissau in the tournament’s opening game in Libreville. The Panthers, coached... -
Inter Milan sign Gagliardini from Atalanta
Jan 11, 2017News Hour: Inter Milan have signed midfielder Roberto Gagliardini on a two-year loan deal from Atalanta with the option to make the move permanent, the Serie A club said on Wednesday (www.inter.it). The Atalanta youth-player made... -
FIFA approves 48-team World Cup for 2026
Jan 10, 2017News Hour: FIFA’s ruling council on Tuesday unanimously approved an expansion of the World Cup to 48 teams in 2026, with a format of 16 groups of three nations. “The FIFA Council unanimously decided on a... -
Zlatan Ibrahimovic libelled by ex-athletics manager
Jan 9, 2017News Hour: A Swedish court found former national track and field team manager Ulf Karlsson guilty of aggravated libel against Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic on Monday for suggesting he used performance-enhancing substances. The district court... -
Messi screamer salvages draw for Barcelona at Villarreal
Jan 9, 2017News Hour: Barcelona’s Lionel Messi rescued a 1-1 draw at Villarreal with a sensational late free-kick on Sunday but could not prevent the champions finishing the weekend third in La Liga, five points behind leaders Real... -
Maradona backs Infantino’s 48-team World Cup plan
Jan 9, 2017News Hour: Diego Maradona is delighted by plans to expand the World Cup to 48 teams and Argentina’s former captain said on Monday that it would rekindle interest in the tournament. The FIFA Council is expected...
