World champions Italy suffered an embarrassing 1-1 draw with underdogs New Zealand in their second World Cup Group F match on Sunday.
Marco Borriello and Giuseppe Rossi were axed from Italy’s 23-man squad for the Soccer World Cup on Tuesday, with Fabio Quagliarella the surprise pick.
Kimi Raikkonen embarks on a new career in the World Rally Championship this weekend but is under no illusions about how difficult the season might be.
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/ 14 January 2010
Michael Schumacher could rue his departure from Ferrari because Fernando Alonso is perfectly placed to beat the German to the world title again.
For all the talk of attacking capabilities, Barcelona and Manchester United must sort out defensive worries for Wednesday’s Champions League final.
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/ 20 January 2009
Kaka is staying at AC Milan and will not move to Manchester City, the two clubs said on Monday, ending what could have been a world-record transfer.
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/ 12 January 2009
Ferrari presented a new-look car on Monday with team boss Domenicali admitting that new regulations would make it harder to defend their title.
Barcelona’s forward Ronaldinho will sign for AC Milan on Wednesday. The Serie A side beat off competition from Manchester City for the 28-year-old.
Russia set up a Euro 2008 quarterfinal with coach Guus Hiddink’s native Netherlands after a deserved 2-0 win over Sweden in Group D on Wednesday.
Slavia Prague reached the Champions League group stages for the first time on Wednesday after a 3-1 aggregate victory knocked out Ajax Amsterdam. Belgian titleholders Anderlecht also succumbed in the third qualifying round, losing 2-0 at home to Fenerbahce amid violent crowd scenes.