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Capello warns Ferguson about Becks Man U dumping plans

London, Dec. 29 (ANI): England coach Fabio Capello has warned Alex Ferguson that David Beckham is ready to dump Manchester United out of Europe.

Beckham, 34, rejoined AC Milan yesterday for a second loan spell from LA Galaxy and faces United in the first knockout [...]

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Ferguson eyeing turning Beckham’s Man U clash dreams into a nightmare

London, Dec 19 (ANI): Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has indicated that he will ensure an unhappy homecoming for their former star David Beckham.

Beckham, who joins AC Milan for his second spell on loan from LA Galaxy in January, had earlier [...]

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Ranji Trophy: Decisive last round begins Tuesday

New Delhi, Dec 14 (IANS) The battle for quarterfinal places in the Ranji Trophy Super League has become fierce as the teams gear up for their last group matches, beginning Tuesday.

So far only three teams are assured of a berth in the knockout stage. Tamil Nadu with 23 points from Group A and Karnataka and [...]

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Klinsmann lays into Rafa Benitez during meeting with Liverpool owners

London, Dec.11 (ANI): Former Spurs and German striker Jurgen Klinsmann has put Rafa Benitez’s Liverpool future in greater doubt – by slaughtering his management of the club.

Klinsmann met Kop owners George Gillett and Tom Hicks for talks about taking over from Benitez, and [...]

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Kaka to miss Marseille trip with groin strain

Madrid, Dec 7 (DPA) Spanish giants Real Madrid announced that playmaker Kaka will miss Tuesday’s Champions League showdown at Olympique Marseille.

Kaka, 27, has been out of action for a week with a groin strain. Real need to avoid a three-goal defeat in Marseille to qualify for the knockout stage for the 13th consecutive season.

Their other [...]

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Kaka doubtful for Marseille showdown with groin strain

Madrid, Dec 2 (DPA) Real Madrid playmaker Kaka might be out for up to 10 days with a groin strain, according to sports dailies AS and Marca Wednesday.

Kaka, 27, suffered the injury in Sunday’s 1-0 ‘Clasico’ defeat away to Barcelona that knocked Real off the top of La Liga.

He did not train Monday and Tuesday [...]

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Indian women gear up for tougher test in World Snooker

Hyderabad, Nov 16 (IANS) Vidya Pillai, Chitra Magimairajan and Neena Praveen of India warmed up nicely for the stiffer competition ahead by recording their second win in the women’s preliminary league of the 35th ONGC-IBSF World snooker championship, here Monday.

Barring Vidya, both Chitra and Neena had to grind it out against opponents who were on [...]

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