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26 May 2018

Michel Platini tells AFP: FIFA must now end his ban

Former UEFA president Michel Platini told AFP on Saturday he hoped FIFA would have "the decency" to lift his ban over a 1.8-million-euro payment from the world footballing body.

25 Feb 2017

EFL Cup: A win on Sunday's final key to Jose Mourinho`s Manchester United revolution

Given his remarkable success in 17 years as the world`s most fascinating and polarising manager, it`s understandable Mourinho labels the League Cup as only a "little detail" on a glittering CV

25 Feb 2017

Tottenham Hotspur look to shift focus on league campaign, post Europa League humiliation

Mauricio Pochettino`s side have seen their Premier League title hopes fade in recent weeks and were hit by another blow on Thursday when their failure to beat Gent at Wembley ended their hopes of success in the Europa League.

19 Oct 2016

Robotic exploration of Mars: Robot explorers headed for Red Planet quest

Europe will send a tiny lander on a scorching, supersonic tumble to Mars on Wednesday and place a gas-sniffing probe in orbit around the Red Planet in a daring quest with Russia for extraterrestrial life.

13 Oct 2016

US President Barack Obama pays tribute to late Thai king as `close friend` of US

US President Barack Obama extended condolences Thursday to Thailand for the death of King Bhumibol Adulyadej, calling him a "close friend" and partner of the United States.

Portugal's Antonio Guterres

13 Oct 2016

Portugal's Antonio Guterres replaces Ban Ki-moon as next UN chief

The UN General Assembly on Thursday formally appointed Antonio Guterres as the new secretary-general of the United Nations, replacing Ban Ki-moon. The 193 member states adopted by acclamation a resolution appointing the former prime minister of Portugal for a five-year term beginning January 1.

Thai king Bhumibol Adulyadej

13 Oct 2016

Thai king Bhumibol Adulyadej passes away after long illness

Thailand`s King Bhumibol Adulyadej has died at the age of 88 after a long illness, the palace announced Thursday, ending a remarkable seven-decade reign and leaving a divided people bereft of a towering and rare figure of unity.

Migrants rescued

13 Oct 2016

Migrants rescued, others feared drowned off Libya

Some 15 migrants were feared drowned Thursday after a high-seas rescue off the coast of Libya in which several ships pulled 100 people to safety from a sinking dinghy.

China`s President Xi Jinping

13 Oct 2016

Cambodia embraces China`s President Xi on state visit

China`s President Xi Jinping arrived in Cambodia Thursday for a state visit to one of its staunchest regional allies, with ties flourishing after the kingdom supported Beijing in a maritime dispute.

10 Sep 2016

Novak Djokovic downs Gael Monfils to reach seventh US Open final

Novak Djokovic downed Gael Monfils 6-3, 6-2, 3-6, 6-2 to reach a seventh US Open final Friday after a semi-final which featured booing, ripped shirts, cans of cola and thrilling shifts of momentum.

07 Sep 2016

US Open bids farewell to Armstrong after 39 years

Louis Armstrong`s moving `What a Wonderful World` serenaded fans Tuesday as the US Open bid farewell to the stadium named after the legendary jazz trumpeter before it confronts the wrecking ball next week.

19 Aug 2016

Barcelona hit by injuries before Liga opener

Javier Mascherano has joined the queue to the Camp Nou treatment room with champions Barcelona hit by a spate of injuries before they begin the new season in La Liga against Betis on Saturday.

19 Aug 2016

Chelsea bid to continue solid start under Conte

Chelsea manager Antonio Conte will pit his wits against a familiar face on Saturday as his side travel to face a Watford side coached by fellow Italian Walter Mazzarri.

19 Aug 2016

Leicester and Arsenal seek to pick up pieces

Following opening-day defeats, champions Leicester City and Arsenal, last season`s Premier League top two, will be desperate to get their campaigns in gear at the King Power Stadium on Saturday.

18 Aug 2016

South Africa `scarred` by India, admits Faf du Plessis

Stand-in South Africa Test captain Faf du Plessis admitted Thursday that his team had been "scarred" by their mauling on spin-friendly pitches in India last year.Du Plessis, who has replaced injured AB de Villiers, said South Africa would be looking to make a fresh start in the first of two Tests against New Zealand, starting at Kingsmead Friday.

18 Aug 2016

Mourinho confirms Pogba to make Man Utd return

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho confirmed on Thursday that record signing Paul Pogba will make his second debut for the club in Friday`s Premier League home game with Southampton.

13 Aug 2016

Rio 2016: Five facts about giant-killer Joseph Schooling

Five things you didn`t know about Joseph Schooling, who pulled off one of the biggest surprises in Olympic swimming history by beating Michael Phelps in his final individual race, winning 100m butterfly gold at Rio on Friday:

13 Aug 2016

Rio Olympics: Katie Ledecky wins women`s 800m freestyle gold in world record

Katie Ledecky obliterated the field and her own world record in winning the 800m freestyle at the Rio Olympics on Friday, uniting the 200m, 400m and 800m titles for the first time since 1968.

12 Aug 2016

Aussie dad sees footy future for gold medal swimmer

Australian teen sensation Kyle Chalmers may have won a swimming gold medal in Rio, but his dad, a former Aussie Rules player, still sees a future for his son on the pitch.

11 Aug 2016

Villarreal part company with coach Marcelino

Spanish Champions League hopefuls Villarreal have been rocked ahead of the start of the new season by the departure of coach Marcelino.

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