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Brazilian midfielder undergoes medical with Udinese

JadsonRio de Janeiro, March 15 : Brazilian midfielder Jadson has reportedly signed a deal to join Italian Serie A club Udinense.

Brazilian outfit Botafogo this week ended weeks of speculation  Read more »

Barca president Rosell accused of fraud in Brazil

Barca president Rosell accused of fraud in BrazilRio de Janeiro, March 13 - Barcelona president Sandro Rosell faces possible fraud charges in Brazil over a 2008 friendly match organised by his marketing company Ailanto.  Read more »

Brazilian footballer sacked after 'karate kick' on referee

Brazilian footballer sacked after 'karate kick' on refereeSao Paulo, March 13 - A Brazilian footballer has been sacked by his club and faces assault charges after attacking a referee with a "karate kick" to the chest during a weekend match.  Read more »

Phelps rules out Rio Olympics comeback

Michael-PhelpsRio de Janeiro, March 12 : Legendary swimmer Michael Phelps has ruled out the possibility of competing at the 2016 Rio Olympics, saying he is "happier" in retirement.  Read more »

Bolt, Ennis win Laureus Sports awards

Jessica-EnnisRio de Janeiro, March 12 : Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt and British heptathlete Jessica Ennis won the Laureus World Sportsman and Sportswoman of the Year Awards for their dominant performances at the London Olympics.  Read more »

Corinthians winger Chen 'surprised' at China call-up

Chen-ZhizhaoSao Paulo, March 12 : Corinthians winger Chen Zhizhao admits he was "surprised" at being called up for China's national football squad for the first time.  Read more »

Damiao brace leads Internacional to victory

Damiao brace leads Internacional to victoryPorto Alegre (Brazil), March 11 - Tottenham Hotspur target Leandro Damiao struck twice as Internacional beat Sao Luiz 5-0 to claim Brazil's Piratini Cup.  Read more »

Del Bosque concerned by Barca form

Del Bosque concerned by Barca formRio de Janeiro, March 11 - Spain coach Vicente del Bosque has expressed concern at the prospect of Barcelona's Champions League exit at the hands of Italian giants AC Milan.  Read more »

Seedorf leads Botafogo to Guanabara Cup

Seedorf leads Botafogo to Guanabara CupRio de Janeiro, March 11 - A Clarence Seedorf-inspired Botafogo overcame Vasco da Gama 1-0 to clinch the Guanabara Cup at Rio's Engenhao stadium.  Read more »

'Seedorf still adapting to Brazilian football'

'Seedorf still adapting to Brazilian football'Rio de Janeiro, March 10 - Clarence Seedorf is yet to adapt to Brazilian football more than eight months after his arrival at Botafogo, according to the Rio de Janeiro club's coach Oswaldo de Oliveira.  Read more »

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Santos reject Barcelona Neymar bid

Santos reject Barcelona Neymar bidRio de Janeiro, May 23 - Santos have rejected a 20 million-euro offer from Barcelona for Brazil star Neymar.

The Brazilian outfit, which last week turned down Barcelona's initial 18  Read more »

Four debutants in Dutch squad for Indonesia, China friendlies

Four debutants in Dutch squad for Indonesia, China friendliesThe Hague, May 23 : Dutch football head coach Louis van Gaal has named four debutants in the squad for the friendlies in Indonesia and China in June.  Read more »

Royals down Sunrisers for Qualifier spot

Royals down Sunrisers for Qualifier spotNew Delhi, May 22 : Scandal-hit Rajasthan Royals beat Sunrisers Hyderabad by four wickets in the Indian Premier League (IPL) Eliminator here at the Ferozeshah Kotla Wednesday to enter Qualifier 2.  Read more »

British journalist pens Lara’s biography

Brian-LaraCambridge, May 22 : British journalist James Fuller has written a biography of former West Indies captain Brian Lara, one of the greatest cricketers of all time.  Read more »

Mahindra riders looking forward to Le Mans

mahindraMumbai, May 15 : India's only motorcycle Grand Prix team resumes battle in France this weekend with high hopes of strong results after a top-10 start for the all-new Mahindra Grand Prix machine.  Read more »

Disappointing outing for Bolisetti

Sailesh-BolisettiDijon-Prenois (France), May 13 : Indian racing driver Sailesh Bolisetti's second weekend of his 2013 Euro Race Car campaign ended on a disappointing note as he finished 18th and 17th in the two races here.  Read more »