Juan Mata’s present situation at Old Trafford has been closely monitored by Spanish outfit Espanyol after the arrival of Jose Mourinho so far. It is believed Mata himself doesn’t look too confident that he will stay at United and already started to think about his possible next destination. The Barcelona-based club are keeping tabs on the […]
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1936 Berlin Olympics: Games with a taste of Nazi propaganda
Mexico City, July 17 (IANS) Despite Adolf Hitler using the 1936 Olympic Games to showcase Nazi propaganda, the competition was a success from the technical and sporting point of view. The Games of the XI Olympiad, as it is officially known, was held in Berlin between August 1 and 16 with 3,963 athletes (331 of […]
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Rafael Nadal named in Rio Olympics draw
Rio de Janeiro, July 16 (IANS) Former world No. 1 Rafael Nadal will compete in next month’s Rio Olympics after recovering from a wrist injury, the International Tennis Federation (ITF) said. The 14-time Grand Slam winner has not played since pulling out of the French Open in May, reports Xinhua. Nadal won gold at the […]
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On a day I am fit, I can defeat anyone: Saina Nehwal
New Delhi, July 15 (IANS) India’s premier badminton star Saina Nehwal believes that her in-born go-getter attitude will help her overcome opponents, a couple of nagging injuries and pressure of expectations as she bids to better the colour of her Olympic medal at the Rio Games in August. The 26-year-old captured a bronze medal four […]
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Nadal will be ready for Rio, claims Spanish Olympics chief
Rafael Nadal will be fit and ready for Rio, the head of the Spanish Olympic Committee made it clear on Thursday, even though the 14-time Grand Slam winner is still sweating on his place in the Spain squad. Nadal was the Olympic champion at Beijing in 2008 but had to miss the London Games with […]
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Diego Costa wants to leave Chelsea to rejoin Atletico Madrid
Of the many clubs that are ready to shape their squad with an overhaul, Italian manager Antonio Conte will do a lot of it at Chelsea. Having taken over a Premier League club for the first time, Conte wants to make sure that plays with as strong a squad as possible as it will help […]
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Hockey Australia replaces injured White with Zalewski in Olympic squad
Perth, July 14 (IANS) Midfielder Aran Zalewski on Thursday replaced Tristan White in the Australian men’s Olympic hockey squad for the Rio Games after scans showed the latter has injured his posterior crucial element ligament. Apart from the replacement, Hockey Australia also named the three travelling reserves for the Games starting on August 5. Jeremy […]
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Real Madrid would love to sign Pogba: Raul
Madrid, July 13 (IANS) Spain and Real Madrid legend Raul Gonzalez believes his former football club would love to sign French midfield sensation Paul Pogba, who has been heavily linked with a move out of Serie A giants Juventus. Raul, who is a keen follower of the 23-year-old, said he will boost the Real attack […]
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Frankfurt take Vallejo on loan from Real Madrid
Berlin, July 13 (IANS) Eintracht Frankfurt have boosted their defence ahead of the football season with the loan signing of Jesus Vallejo Lazaro for one year from Real Madrid. “With Jesus Vallejo, we have loaned a young and very talented centre-back, who has been signed by Real Madrid for the long term, ” Frankfurt’s sporting […]
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Jose Mourinho wants reunion with his ex-midfielder from Chelsea at Manchester United
The summer transfer window this season just gets more and more exciting. And most of that excitement seems to coming from Old Trafford with Jose Mourinho, the new manager is ready to make a complete squad overhaul to help him get the team back to glory next season. In what can be a story of […]