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Brazil's blind footballers see way to their own World Cup glory
Brazil's all-conquering blind footballers kick off their blind world cup campaign Friday knowing they're not only top dogs -- but top targets. The International Blind Sports Federation's Blind Football World Championships began in Madrid Thursday and runs through 17 June. Reigning world and Paralympic champions, the Brazilian team hopes to strike gold yet again, setting the example for their colleagues at the World Cup in Russia. Brazilian star Ricardinho, who already has three Paralympic golds, says he's ready to battle for a back-to-back world title, starting with Friday's game against Mali. "Everybody wants to take down the reigning champs, Brazil, and we want to get the title again. It will be complicated but we're going to fight a lot," he said. Ricardinho, 29, was born to play soccer. Even as a tiny kid, when he still had good eyesight, admiring neighbors told his father to take him for trials at the big clubs. However a problem in his retina that appeared at six year old left ..
Spinners Rashid, Nabi, Mujeeb move up in T20I rankings
Afghanistan spinners Rashid Khan, Mohammad Nabi and Mujeeb Ur Rahman have made remarkable improvements in the ICC Twenty-20 International player rankings released on Friday.
England should play youngsters, says Linekar
Asserting that England has no chance of winning the 2018 FIFA World Cup, legendary striker Gary Linekar said that current coach Gareth Southgate should give youngsters a chance to gain experience for future tournaments.
We have calibre to finish on top in CT: Sreejesh
An upbeat India captain PR Sreejesh feels the men's hockey team has the calibre to finish on top in the last edition of the prestigious FIH Champions Trophy to be held in Breda, Netherlands from June 23 to July 1. Back to full fitness after recovering from medial collateral ligament (MCL) injury, said the Champions Trophy provides India the best chance to judge its potential ahead of the season-ending World Cup. "We have a good team balance with experience and youth. Our preparations have been earnest and the team certainly has the calibre to finish on top provided we play our A-game and not make silly mistakes and lose out on scoring opportunities," Sreejesh said. "This is the best chance to see where we stand against top teams in the world before the men's World Cup in Bhubaneswar in November-December and we need to make this opportunity count," he added. The Indian team's inefficiency in converting field goals despite improved circle penetrations cost it a medal in the Gold Coast ..
Rashid consolidates his position at top of T20I rankings
Afghanistan spinner Rashid Khan consolidated his position at the top of the ICC T20I Player Rankings after returning with 12 wickets from the just-concluded T20 international series against Bangladesh at Dehradun. The 19-year-old wonder spinner has gained 54 points to finish with 813 points, 80 more than second-placed Shadab Khan of Pakistan. His compatriots, Mohammad Nabi and Mujeeb Ur Rahman have also made remarkable improvements in the ICC T20I Player Rankings after playing important parts in a 3-0 defeat of Bangladesh. Rashid, who was named ICC's Associate Player of the Year for 2017, touched a career-high rating of 816 points after a haul of four for 12 in the second match. Nabi has gained 11 spots and reached a career-best eighth rank after taking four wickets and Mujeeb has jumped 62 slots to 51st place in the latest update, which also takes into account the T20I between the Windies and the ICC World XI played at Lord's on 31 May. Slow bowlers, six of which are leg-spinners, ...
Juventus buy Brazilian winger Costa from Bayern
Juventus have announced the signing of winger Douglas Costa from Bayern Munich on a permanent basis for 40 million euros ($47 million) after the Brazilian international impressed during his loan spell in the 2017-18 season with the Italian football champions.
Lyon calls "fake news" on Fekir move to Liverpool
French club Lyon denounced "fake news" Friday amid reports that captain Nabil Fekir's signature for Liverpool in a ?53 million (USD 71 million, 60 million euro) deal was imminent. "In this period of transfers when the slightest rumour is often presented as reality, Lyon would like to underline that only information released on the club's website is reliable," the club said in a statement. Lyon categorically denied as "fake new" media reports suggesting that a transfer would take place within hours which would bring 24-year-old Fekir to Anfield once he has finished duty for France at the World Cup in Russia. Lyon chairman Jean-Michel Aulas told AFP in a statement that "no deal has been done, and certainly not at the price" of 70 million euro ($82 million) given by the French sports newspaper L'Equipe. Fekir, who can play in both midfield or attack, is wanted by Liverpool to fill the creative void left by the January departure of Philippe Coutinho to Barcelona. The Merseysiders were ...
Chennai City FC signs up Aussie goalkeeper
I-League team Chennai City Football Club has signed up Australian goalkeeper Jerrad Tyson on a long-term contract. "We are thrilled to announce Jerrad Tyson, the Aussie goalkeeper has signed a long-term contract with Chennai City Football Club for the upcoming ILeague Season. @ILeagueOfficial," it said in a tweet. The 28-year old shot-stopper was with Australian A-League team Western Sydney Wanderers before being by released by it in April this year. The team owner Rohit Ramesh said Tyson's experience would benefit the squad. "His experience should help us. Last season we had problems at the back but looking to rectify it this season with him coming on board," Ramesh added. Meanwhile, CCFC head coach Mohammed Akbar Nawas said Tyson has good experience in Australia and believed he would bring about "a winning mentality" to the team. "Tyson has very good experience in Australia and has turned out in the A-League as well. His strong character is essential for us both on and
Villarreal signs Karl Toko Ekambi for 5 seasons
Villarreal CF has reached an agreement to sign Cameroonian forward Karl Toko Ekambi for five seasons for 20 million euros ($23.3 million) from French top-division football club Angers SCO.
Udanta Singh inspired by 'idol' Sunil Chhetri
Indian professional footballer and FC Bengaluru's winger, Kumam Udanta Singh talked about skipper Sunil Chhetri, calling him "simply an inspiration"."I feel privileged to share the dressing room with Chhetri-bhai both at the Club level as well as the National Team. He has been my idol and for so many youngsters. At the end of the day, we learn from our seniors and that comes best when you are playing alongside someone like him," he said in a press conference on Friday.After staging two back-to-back wins in the Hero Intercontinental Cup, coach Stephen Constantine rang in as many as seven changes to the starting line-up to have a better understanding of his bench.Even though the result did not come the coach's way, the 'Flash' of the team, Udanta stated that the team has learnt from their mistakes and are now prepared for the final."We are confident of our abilities and we're pumped up before the final. We are going through a process and we're confident to perform to best of our ...
Haryana govt seeks share of athletes' earnings, draws flak
In an unprecedented move, the Haryana government has directed sportspersons employed with it to deposit one-third of their earnings from commercial and professional commitments to the state sports council, drawing sharp criticism from the athletes. "One-third of the income earned by the sportsperson from professional sports or commercial endorsements will be deposited with the Haryana State Sports Council. The money shall be used for the development of sports in the State," said the notification issued by Principal Secretary (Sports and Youth Department), Ashok Khemka. Khemka had hit the headlines during his stint as head of land registration department by alleging irregularities in land deals involving Robert Vadra a few years ago. "In case the sportsperson is treated on duty with the prior approval of the competent authority while taking part in professional sports or commercial endorsements, the full income earned by the sportsperson on this account will be deposited with the ...
Afghan skipper cautions India ahead of Test debut
Fresh from their 3-0 whitewash of Bangladesh in the just-concluded T20 series, an upbeat Afghanistan skipper Asghar Stanikzai cautioned India ahead of the one-off Test at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru from June 14.
Megasthenes lift DSSC Trophy
Megasthenes ridden by P Ajeeth K won the Defence Services Staff College Trophy, the chief event of the races here today. The winner, trained by R Karthik, is owned by M A M R Muthiah. Trainers Saddam Iqbal and Karthik saddled two winners each while jockey C Umesh rode three winners. Only one favourite obliged the punters in a card of seven events.
Golfer Vani tied 22nd in Finland
Indian golfer Vani Kapoor finished the first round tied at 22nd position with a score of three-over par 75 in the 40,000 euros Viaplay Ladies Finnish Open, part of the Ladies European Tour (LET) Access Series.
X1 Racing League coming to India next year
India's top international car racers Armaan Ebrahim (29) and Aditya Patel (29) have joined hands to bring a custom-made two-seater sports car racing league to India in the first quarter of next year.The Xtreme1 Racing League or X1 Racing League will be held in a mix of track and street circuits. The league will include eight (8) city-based franchise teams, each comprising of 2 cars and 4 drivers.The X1 Racing League is backed and sanctioned by the Federation of Motor Sports Clubs of India (FMSCI), the governing body of motorsports in the country. The league has entered into a long-term partnership with the federation to promote motorsports in India and nurture Indian talent. This move also ensures the stability and commercial viability of the league.Talks are on to rope in well-known race drivers including former Formula One, Formula E, Indy 500, Le Mans and NASCAR drivers to the X1 Racing League which also happens to be the world's first city-based franchise league in motorsports. ...
Sachin, Virat my icons: U-19 player Nehal Wadhera
Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli are my icons, an ecstatic Nehal Wadhera, selected in the India Under-19 squad for Sri Lanka Tour, said on Friday."Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli are my icons, I have learnt a lot from watching them play. Sachin Tendulkar's son Arjun is also part of the Under-19 team for Sri Lanka tour. One has to work hard consistently," he told ANI.Yesterday, Sachin Tendulkar expressed his happiness over the selection of his son Arjun Tendulkar India Under-19 squad.He said, "We are happy on Arjun being selected in Indian under 19 team. It is an important milestone in his cricketing life. Anjali and I will always support Arjun in his choices and pray for his success."Earlier on Thursday, the All-India Junior Selection Committee met in Bengaluru to pick the India U19 squads for two four-day games and five one-dayers against hosts Sri Lanka, which are slated to be held from July 11 to August 11.Indian Premier League (IPL) Chairman Rajeev Shukla also congratulated Arjun
South Korea stymied in goalless draw with Bolivia
World Cup-bound South Korea had plenty of possession and chances in an international friendly against Bolivia here, but the contest ended 0-0.
Portugal rout Algeria in pre-World Cup friendly
Portugal cruised to a 3-0 victory over Algeria in their final pre-World Cup international friendly with superstar forward Cristiano Ronaldo making a successful return to the national football squad after a two-game absence.
Dortmund sign Delaney from Werder Bremen
Borussia Dortmund have signed midfielder Thomas Delaney from league rivals Werder Bremen, the eight-time German champions have announced.
Uruguay bid farewell to fans with win over Uzbekistan
Uruguay's national football team bid farewell to their fans at the Centenario Atadium here with a 3-0 win over Uzbekistan, which included goals from Giorgian De Arrascaeta, Luis Suarez and Jose Maria Gimenez.