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Russia mulls restoring Soviet league
AFP, Published on 30/11/2012
» The Russian Premier League is studying the possibility of organising a new championship that would involve the other states of the former Soviet Union, its chief said on Friday.
No regrets for Asian footballer of the year
AFP, Published on 30/11/2012
» Newly crowned Asian player of the year Lee Keun-Ho insisted he had no regrets about embarking on a two-year stint of military service despite having to put a "dream" move to Europe on hold.
Senegal 'escape' with one year stadium ban, fine
AFP, Published on 30/11/2012
» Senegal were on Thursday banned from playing in the Dakar stadium where last month crowd trouble blighted their Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Ivory Coast.
Messi, Ronaldo, Iniesta up for Ballon d'Or
AFP, Published on 29/11/2012
» Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Andres Iniesta were on Thursday shortlisted for this year's Ballon d'Or, football's world governing body FIFA and sponsors France Football magazine said.
Brazil 'obliged' to win World Cup, says Scolari
AFP, Published on 29/11/2012
» Luiz Felipe Scolari believes Brazil have an "obligation" to win the World Cup on home soil in 2014, but admitted that the faltering giants are nowhere near favourites for a sixth world title.
Brazil wheel turns full circle for 'Big Phil'
AFP, Published on 29/11/2012
» The wheel turned full circle Thursday for Luiz Felipe Scolari as the man who led Brazil to World Cup glory a decade ago returned to take over the five-times world champions.
Interpol expects Italy fixing arrests in Singapore
AFP, Published on 29/11/2012
» Interpol expects imminent arrests in Singapore linked to Italy's mushrooming 'Calcioscommesse' football match-fixing scandal, a report said.
FIFA tests goalline technology
AFP, Published on 29/11/2012
» Did the ball cross the line? It's a question which football fans have been asking at least since the 1966 World Cup final, when England striker Geoff Hurst's extra time goal against Germany was given by a Swiss referee on the advice of his Soviet linesman.
No divorce as Brazil, FIFA let bygones be bygones
AFP, Published on 29/11/2012
» After a nasty public spat over lagging World Cup preparations, hosts Brazil and football's world governing body FIFA have let bygones be bygones and are vowing to work together to make the 2014 tournament a success.
United and City keep Premier League pack at bay
AFP, Published on 29/11/2012
» Robin van Persie scored the fastest goal of the English Premier League season as Manchester United stayed a point clear at the top with a 1-0 win over West Ham at Old Trafford.