Bolivian president proposes football legends to head FIFA
La Paz, June 4 (IANS) Bolivian President Evo Morales proposed several football legends, including Diego Maradona, as potential candidates to lead world soccer body...
Ronaldo calls on Brazil soccer chief to quit
Rio de Janerio, June 4 (IANS) Brazilian soccer great Ronaldo has called for the resignation of the country's football confederation (CBF) chief Marco Polo...
Caitlyn Jenner to endorse MAC cosmetics?
Los Angeles, June 4 (IANS) Former Olympic champion and reality TV star Caitlyn Jenner, who was known as Bruce Jenner before undergoing a gender...
South African official denies World Cup bribe
Johannesburg, June 3 (IANS) South African Sports Minister Fikile Mbalula reiterated his stance on Wednesday that the country did not offer bribes for votes...
Kenya disappointed by Blatter’s decision to resign
Nairobi, June 3 (IANS) Kenya football authorities on Wednesday expressed shock over the resignation of Sepp Blatter, president of world football's governing body FIFA.
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IOC chief hails Blatter decision to “open way for new leadership”
Madrid, June 3 (IANS) International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Bach on Wednesday conveyed his "high regard" for the decision made by outgoing FIFA...
What next for FIFA as Blatter resigns?
Geneva, June 3 (IANS) After getting re-elected last week to a fifth consecutive term as FIFA president -- comprehensively defeating Jordanian challenger Prince Ali...
Bangladesh leave out injured pacer Hossain for India Test
Dhaka, June 3 (IANS) The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has left out injured pacer Shahadat Hossain from its squad for the one-off Test match...
Barcelona’s Pique warns of Juventus threat
Madrid, June 3 (IANS) FC Barcelona defender Gerard Pique warned on Wednesday that his side should not be overconfident ahead of their European Champions...
FIFA needs good, honest people: Pele
Havana, June 3 (IANS) Brazilian football legend Pele says FIFA needs "good and honest people" to remove the stench of corruption that has surrounded...
