As Brazil geared up for the Copa America last month, a Neymar-induced pall of doom and gloom threatened to scupper the host nation’s chances
Messi will get another chance to break his tournament duck next year when the Copa America takes place in Argentina and Colombia
The stage 20 race against the clock will be the last opportunity for any overall contender to make a bid for the yellow jersey.
After a stunning victory on the latest mountain stage of the Tour, cyclist Chris Froome again faces doping claims in the French press.
The European Champions League group stage has kicked off with a hat-trick, a shock defeat and late-goal game changers.
Cesare Prandelli has scoffed at suggestions Italy would be favourites in the Euro 2012 final against Spain despite ousting Germany in the semifinals.
There have been renewed calls for more stringent medical checks for professional athletes after the death of Italian soccer player Piermario Morosini.
Juventus have beaten arch rivals Inter Milan 2-0 in Turin to keep the pressure on AC Milan at the top of the Serie A table.
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/ 24 February 2012
AC Milan suffered a blow ahead of Saturday’s crunch top-of-table clash against Juventus as Zlatan Ibrahimovic has been ruled out through suspension.
Chelsea manager André Villas-Boas has been placed under further strain after Napoli’s 3-1 Champions League first leg victory against his team.