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Why China's grand football academy project could fail
AFP, Published on 21/12/2016
» HONG KONG - China is hoping to produce a generation of top footballers by building thousands of academies, but experts question the project and warn it may be a waste of time.
How Singapore's giantkiller Schooling beat Phelps
AFP, Published on 13/08/2016
» RIO DE JANEIRO - Joseph Schooling was just 13 years old when he first met his idol Michael Phelps, but he was already hatching the plans that led to one of the greatest boilovers in Olympic swimming history.
'He named me Malala': portrait of girls' education icon
AFP, Published on 11/10/2015
» LONDON - Malala was the name on everyone's lips this week at the London Film Festival where a documentary about the youngest-ever Nobel Peace laureate had its European premiere.
Djokovic becomes UNICEF goodwill ambassador
AFP, Published on 27/08/2015
» NEW YORK - Reigning world tennis champion Novak Djokovic became a goodwill ambassador for the UN Fund for Children on Wednesday, joining a roster of athletes and celebrities to hold the post.
Soccer millionaire di Maria sold for 20 footballs
AFP, Published on 10/04/2015
» ROSARIO (ARGENTINA) - Angel di Maria has cost more than 100 million euros in transfers in his illustrious career, but the first fee paid for him was just 20 footballs.
Tendulkar's 'second innings': promoting toilets
AFP, Published on 28/11/2013
» He has already helped sell apartments, concrete and even the health benefits of eggs, and on Thursday the recently retired cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar began a new role -- promoting toilets and hygiene.