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No Neymar, no problem as Brazil begin new Copa reign
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 vows to play on after latest Argentina heartache
Messi will get another chance to break his tournament duck next year when the Copa America takes place in Argentina and Colombia
Uneasy Froome keen to extend Tour lead before TT
The stage 20 race against the clock will be the last opportunity for any overall contender to make a bid for the yellow jersey.
Tour de France: Froome hits back at doping allegations
After a stunning victory on the latest mountain stage of the Tour, cyclist Chris Froome again faces doping claims in the French press.
Messi sparkles with hat-trick, Chelsea suffers shock defeat
The European Champions League group stage has kicked off with a hat-trick, a shock defeat and late-goal game changers.
Euro semi win fails to lift Azzuri’s underdog spirits
Cesare Prandelli has scoffed at suggestions Italy would be favourites in the Euro 2012 final against Spain despite ousting Germany in the semifinals.
Morosoni death highlights necessary medical testing
There have been renewed calls for more stringent medical checks for professional athletes after the death of Italian soccer player Piermario Morosini.
Juve and Inter battle for the top
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.
Zlatan blow for Milan ahead of Juventus clash
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.
More pressure on Villa-Boas after Napoli sink Chelsea
Chelsea manager André Villas-Boas has been placed under further strain after Napoli’s 3-1 Champions League first leg victory against his team.
Penalties overshadow Italian title race
Juventus are up in arms at the number of penalties they have been awarded, claiming unfair treatment while Inter say they are hardest hit.
Nadal downbeat after laboured win in Rome
Rafael Nadal cut a downbeat figure as he talked about his uncomfortably narrow escape in the clay Rome Masters second round on Wednesday.
Sharapova breezes as Murray battles through in Rome
Former Wimbledon champion Maria Sharapova made short work of her second round opponent at the Rome International clay court event on Tuesday.
I lost my head, admits Gattuso
AC Milan midfielder Gennaro Gattuso admitted he had lost his head after he head-butted Tottenham assistant manager Joe Jordan after the final whistle.
Dutch blame ref for Cup loss
The Netherlands launched a bitter attack on referee Howard Webb after they had succumbed to Spain’s injury-time winner in the World Cup final.