London, Mar. 31: Chelsea's Ivory Coast international striker Didier Drogba has said that football is nothing compared to the death of 19 people in a deadly stadium stampede before a World Cup qualifier in Ivorian capital Abidjan.

London, Mar. 31: Chelsea and England midfielder Frank Lampard is of the view that many young footballers lack dedication and enjoy the "trimmings'''' of their well-paid trade too early.

Lampard fears this comfort zone will stop certain players from maturing into top-class internationals.

Lampard was noted during his formative years at West Ham United for his hunger for extra training, including working on his speed, mobility and stamina. Even now, at 30 and preparing for his 69th cap against Ukraine in the World Cup

Miami  - Rafael Nadal and Andy Murray were both pushed by aggressive opponents Monday before the pair of leading seeds constructed survival scenarios to reach the fourth round at the Miami Masters.

Number 1 Nadal had fought off a spirited challenge from Portuguese challenger Federico Gil for a tight, 7-5, 6-3 victory.

"No opponent is easy, especially if you are not playing your best tennis," said Nadal. "Everything was more difficult today. I didn't play very well, and I had chances to lose the first set."

London - United States sports tycoon Stan Kroenke has increased his stage at English Premier League side Arsenal from 12 to over 20 per cent

Kroenke, who has been a member of the Arsenal board since last September, paid 42.5 million pounds (60.3 million dollars) for a third of fellow director Daniel Fiszman's stake in the Gunners.

Rome - AC Milan goalkeeper Christian Abbiati successfully underwent knee surgery Monday in Belgium and began rehabilitation expected to last six months, his club's website reported.

Abbiati, 31, damaged the cruciate ligament in his right knee clashing with team mate Giuseppe Favalli on March 15 during a Serie A game against Siena.

A similar operation could be necessary for international striker Antonio Di Natale, who was stretchered off the pitch Saturday as Italy beat Montenegro 2-0 in a 2010 World Cup qualifier.

Zagreb - Croatia's national team coac