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Son appears to be following in Beck’s footie steps

Son appears to be following in Beck’s footie stepsLondon, Apr. 7 : England soccer star David Beckham''s son, Brooklyn, appears to be following in his father footsteps by showing off his football skills at an Italian park.

Brooklyn, 10, enjoyed the Italian sunshine as he and his two brothers Romeo, six, and Cruz, four, visited the park for a kickabout, The Telegraph reports.

Accompanied by a minder, Brooklyn displayed some of the skills he may have inherited from his father, who is currently on loan at AC Milan until the end of the season.

Murray will win Wimbledon this year, says doubles legend Fleming

Murray will win Wimbledon this year, says doubles legend FlemingLondon, Apr 7: England’s No. 1 tennis player Andy Murray has been tipped to win Wimbledon this year by doubles legend Peter Fleming.

John McEnroe’s former playing partner believes in-form Murray looks unbeatable right now.

The 21-year-old Scot equalled Tim Henman’s career haul of 11 titles on Sunday by beating world No. 3 Novak Djokovic in the final of the Miami Masters, the tournament unofficially considered as the fifth Grand Slam.

India achieves series win in New Zealand after 41 years

India achieves series win in New Zealand after 41 yearsWellington, Apr. 7: Though rain played spoilsport on the fifth and final day of the third test match between India and New Zealand forcing a draw from absolute victory, India achieved the cherished goal of a series victory here after 41 years.

ManU’s teen sensation cost them just 35,000 pounds

ManU’s teen sensation cost them just 35,000 poundsLondon, Apr 7: The 17-year-old Manchester United teen sensation, Federico Macheda, earns little more than a grand a week, the amount Rio Ferdinand picks up every two hours.

A row has erupted in Italy with his old club Lazio fuming at being paid so little in compensation after Macheda’s match-winner against Aston Villa on Sunday.

Robinho to face no police action over rape claim

Robinho to face no police action over rape claimLondon, Apr 7 : Manchester City star Robinho will not face any charges over a rape allegation made against him in January.

West Yorkshire Police launched an investigation after an 18-year-old woman complained of being sexually assaulted at a nightclub in Leeds, where Robinho was partying with Manchester City teammates in the early hours of Jan. 14.

The Brazil international forward was arrested and released on bail, but police said on Monday that the Crown Prosecution Service has decided that no action should be taken after reviewing details of the allegation.

Ponting confident about team bouncing back in third ODI

Ponting confident about team bouncing back in third ODISydney, Apr 7 : Australian Skipper Ricky Ponting has backed his openers Brad Haddin and Michael Clarke to bounce back and has publicly challenged himself to lift his game after being thrashed by South Africa in the second game of their one-day international series.

Australia were blown away by pace duo Wayne Parnell (4-25) and Dale Steyn (4-27) at Centurion as South Africa bowled the tourists out for 131 and scored 3-132 in 26.2 overs in reply.

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