…Sao Paulo officials and players accused the Argentines of spoiling for a fight, and then running away. The controversy at Sao Paulo’s Morumbi stadium comes just 18 months before Brazil hosts the 2014 World Cup. The Argentines said they were attacked by about 20 men following scuffles involving players and officials as the teams left the pitch at half time. Following Tigre’s refusal to…
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Richard Nieuwenhuizen, a Dutch football linesman, died after being beaten and kicked by youth players in Holland while he had been officiating a match in which his son was playing. Richard Nieuwenhuizen, 41, was rushed to hospital after being punched and kicked by players from the Nieuw-Sloten club. His club, Buitenboys, announced last night on Twitter: “With great sadness we announce the d…
…his 72-year-old grandmother and his girlfriend, Lennay Kekua, within a day of each other. A comprehensive investigation by Deadspin.com found that while his grandmother did indeed die on September 12, 2012, Lennay Kekua did not – nor did she even exist – thus beginning a confusing tale of lies and deceit. When Deadpsin contacted the pretty brunette used in numerous pictures sent to Te&…
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nd were sentenced to at least a year in juvenile detention. Trent Mays was sentenced to another year for taking pictures of the victim, and the judge said both might stay in detention until they reach 21. The case was thrust into the national spotlight after attention by bloggers and the hacker activist group Anonymous. Some claimed that the community – including local police – had sou…
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doctor Max Danz – president of the West German Athletics Federation – that doping tests at the World Cup 1966 had uncovered the illegal use of ephedrine. England famously beat West Germany 4-2 in the Wembley Stadium world Cup 1966 final. The news that three German team members were under the influence of a banned stimulant has shocked the surviving England winners. Defender George Cohe…
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…ppointment, announced earlier this month, comes as Chinese football works to recover from a match-fixing scandal that saw dozens of top officials, players and referees jailed or banned. David Beckham, 37, will combine the role with playing for Paris St-Germain. “I am helping in the education for young kids and young aspiring footballers,” the footballer said in a press conference. R…
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…shirt was attacked by Fenerbahce fans and stabbed in the abdomen, the state-run Anatolia agency said. The man was said to be in a stable condition. Galatasaray ended the four-way title play-offs with 48 points, one ahead of Fenerbahce. Trabzonspor were third and Besiktas fourth. Galatasaray, former UEFA Cup winners, are now level on 18 championships with Fenerbahce. Their fans celebrated in Istan…
…eculation that the security forces may have had an interest in taking on al-Ahly supporters. Wednesday’s violence broke out at the end of the match, which, unusually, Port Said club al-Masry won 3-1. Witnesses said the atmosphere had been tense throughout the match – since an al-Ahly fan raised a banner insulting supporters of the home team. As the match ended, their fans flooded onto…
UEFA confirms there were “isolated incidents of racist chanting” aimed at Netherlands players during an open training session at Euro 2012. But the governing body has not revealed whether it is investigating the incident in Krakow, Poland. Dutch captain Mark van Bommel said monkey chants were directed at players. “Should such behaviour happen at further training sessions, UEFA w…
have been heavily implicated in the political confrontations recently, our correspondent adds. Wednesday’s violence broke out at the end of the match, which, unusually, Port Said side Masry won 3-1. As match ended, their fans flooded onto the pitch attacking Ahly players and fans. A small group of riot police tried to protect the players, but were overwhelmed. Part of the stadium was set on…
…m are accused of doing anything wrong,” John Pappas, executive director of advocacy group Poker Players Alliance, said in a statement. Until now, defense lawyers declined to comment. Since April 2007, Full Tilt Poker distributed nearly $444 million to owners and directors, with much of it going into overseas accounts, according to the new claims in the civil suit that accuses it of money lau…
Players who buy and register the latest version of SimCity before March 26 can choose a free game from a selection offered by Electronic Arts (EA). The free games, available as digital downloads, include recent releases Mass Effect 3, Plants vs. Zombies and Bejeweled 3. The move follows connection problems and glitches caused by EA’s decision to make SimCity an online-only game. Earlier EA…
lving the country’s fans at Euro 2012. Russian fans were caught on camera kicking and punching stewards inside the stadium at Wroclaw, in western Poland, after their team beat the Czech Republic 4-1 on Friday. Four stewards needed hospital treatment. Anti-racist monitors at the match said a section of the crowd racially abused the Czech Republic’s only black player, Theodor Gebre Selas…
The Badminton World Federation (BWF) has charged eight female Olympic badminton players with “not using one’s best efforts to win a match”. Four pairs of players – two from South Korea, one from China and one from Indonesia – could be disciplined. Spectators booed the two badminton matches played at Wembley Arena on Tuesday, in which the four accused pairs of players…
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…th Italy on Thursday The UEFA Control and Disciplinary Body will deal with the case on Tuesday, 19 June. FARE (Football Against Racism in Europe) announced on Friday that their observers heard between 300 and 500 Croatia fans chanting monkey noises, which prompted Uefa to investigate the matter. The Croatian Football Federation (HNS) has condemned the “deviant” fans who had shamed thei…
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ot; during Friday's Euro 2012 game against the Czech Republic in Wroclaw Anti-racism campaigners claimed Czech defender Theodor Gebre Selassie was the victim of monkey chants during Russia’s 4-1 victory, while footage seemingly shows Russian supporters attacking stewards in a walkway of the stadium. The FARE (Football Against Racism in Europe) network confirmed one of their observers at…
…no said yesterday: “I am absolutely devastated by the developments in this case. I grieve for the children and their families, and I pray for their comfort and relief.” Joe Paterno, in his 46th year as head coach of the Nittany Lions and winner of two national championships, has been criticized for not doing more to intervene when incidents of Sandusky’s abuse came to light in 20…
holic where Garrett Uekman played in high school, said he was “beaming from ear to ear” on Saturday night in Little Rock’s War Memorial Stadium as the Razorbacks defeated Mississippi State 44-17. “Garrett was any parent or coach’s dream,” David Estes said. “He was one of those special kids and had a passion for everything. He loved Catholic High, loves UA and wanted t…
Goal-line technology could be introduced in the Premier League midway through the 2012-13 season after it was approved by the International Football Association Board (IFAB) in Zurich. Two systems – Hawk-Eye and GoalRef – have passed FIFA’s criteria for use. The technology will first be used at December’s FIFA Club World Cup and, if successful, at the 2013 Confederations C…
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…ndian batsman Rahul Dravid and owned by Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty and her businessman husband Raj Kundra. Fast bowler S Sreesanth has represented India in many international games. He has played 27 Tests and 53 one-day internationals. Media reports said the players were taken from Mumbai for questioning late on Wednesday. Three Indian cricketers have been arrested over allegations of spot-f…
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Joe Paterno, the legendary former football coach of Penn State University, has died aged 85, reports say. Joe Paterno led Penn State University to more wins than any other top division college football coach in US history. The legendary football coach was sacked in November 2011 after 46 years in the post, amid accusations that he failed to act over child abuse claims against an assistant coach….
…selves from their disgraced leader: “Jerry Sandusky has had no involvement in The Second Mile’s children’s programs and services since he made us aware of the allegations against him in November 2008. In August 2010, Jerry announced he was formally retiring from The Second Mile to attend to family and personal matters. “This clearly is a very difficult time for Jerry and his family, fo…
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…fast pass-and-move football, and robust physical presence on the ball has made the Spanish team appear almost unstoppable over the last half decade. Having first captured the European Championships in 2008, to overcome the psychological nightmare of decades of underachievement, they went on to clinch the World Cup two years later and cement their status as the dominant force in international footb…
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Governing body FIFA found that international football transfer numbers and player buying fees have fallen sharply worldwide in the past six months. Completed player deals fell by 9% in the first six months of 2012, but their total financial value plunged by more than a third, falling by 34%. Total income from 4,973 transfers around the globe was $576 million. The drop may be due to continued glob…
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Women’s football is the first event of the Olympics and is to kick off later, two days before the official opening ceremony. The Team GB women’s football side will get 18 days of sport under way at 16:00 BST against New Zealand at Cardiff’s Millennium Stadium. Designated Games Lanes, covering about 30 miles of roads and off limits to the public, have begun operating in London. And gov…
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