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Match-Fixing hits La Liga: Spanish referee alleges he was told to help Real Madrid in the upcoming El Clasico

Madrid, Oct 23 (IANS) Spanish football faces perhaps its biggest scandal yet after a linesman made allegations he had been told to favour Real Madrid in the ‘El Clasico’ against FC Barcelona at home next month. The official, who has remained anonymous “because of possible reprisals” has made a formal complaint to an anti-corruption magistrate […]

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Saketh lone Indian in semis of Air Asia Open tennis

Bengaluru, Oct 23 (IANS) Saketh Myneni was the last Indian standing at the AirAsia Open $50,000 Challenger tennis event at the KSLTA Courts here on Friday after defeating fifth seed Yannick Mertens of Belgium 6-3, 7-6(6) to move into the semi-finals. The tournament third seed, who last week claimed a Challenger title in Vietnam, was […]

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Brazil-born Rafinha ready for Germany call-up

Rio de Janeiro, Oct 22 (IANS) Bayern Munich’s Brazil-born full-back Rafinha has confirmed his desire to play for the German national football team should he secure nationality for his adopted country. The 30-year-old last month turned down the chance to play for Brazil after being called up by national coach Dunga for World Cup qualifiers […]

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Ballon dOr 23 man shortlist: Bale the only Brit in the list along with Chelsea, Arsenal, City stars

Wales and Real Madrid striker Gareth Bale is listed among the 11 La Liga players with the Premier League and Bundesliga each have five players in the 23 membered short list. Manchester City’s three-star players Sergio Aguero, Kevin De Bruyne and Yaya Toure have been shortlisted. Chelsea’s Eden Hazard and Arsenal striker Alexis Sanchez also […]