‘Government concerned about football’s decline in country’
New Delhi, July 22 (IANS) Sports minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Wednesday said the Indian government is concerned at the "dismal" condition of the game...
Last ring for Bell in third Test, feels Boycott
Birmingham, July 22 (IANS) England cricket legend Geoffrey Boycott believes it could be the end of senior batsman Ian Bell's career if the right-hander...
Valencia sign Aussie international keeper Matthew Ryan
Madrid, July 22 (IANS) Spanish La Liga outfit Valencia have completed the signing of Australian international goalkeeper Matthew Ryan on a six-year contract.
The 23-year-old,...
Defender Luis quitting Chelsea, says manager Mourinho
London, July 22 (IANS) England football club Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho says Brazilian international defender Filipe Luis is close to quitting.
The 29-year-old played 26...
Argentine midfielder Cambiasso rejects new Leicester City deal
London, July 22 (IANS) Argentine midfielder Esteban Cambiasso has rejected an offer to extend his contract with English Premier League (EPL) club Leicester City.
Cambiasso...
Striker Martinez cherishes joining Atletico
Madrid, July 22 (IANS) Atletico Madrid's Colombian striker Jackson Martinez has said that anyone who is not privy to the 2013-14 La Liga champions'...
No one is bigger than cricket: Laxman on IPL controversy
Mumbai, July 22 (IANS) Former India batsman V.V.S Laxman on Wednesday termed the suspension of two Indian Premier League (IPL) teams Chennai Super Kings...
River Plate clinch berth in Copa Libertadores final
Asuncion (Paraguay), July 22 (IANS) Two-time champions Argentine club River Plate advanced to the Copa Libertadores final by securing a 3-1 victory over Paraguayan...
Orlando City bid for Brazilian footballer Ganso
Sao Paulo, July 22 (IANS) American football club Orlando City have made a $6 million bid for Sao Paulo's former Brazil international Paulo Henrique...
Rio Olympic village 85 percent complete
Rio de Janeiro, July 22 (IANS) Construction of the Rio 2016 Olympic and Paralympic village is 85 percent complete and due to be concluded...
