Russian prisoners who fought as mercenaries in Ukraine given freedom
He recruited them from Russia's prisons to fight in Ukraine and on Thursday he thanked for them their service and relieved them of military duty as heroes.
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WTA roundup: Belinda Bencic, Danielle Collins cruise in Adelaide
Belinda Bencic of Switzerland and Danielle Collins were among those to win their first-round matches at the Adelaide International on Monday in Australia.
Hugo Lloris bids adieu to international action
France goalkeeper Hugo Lloris has retired from international football.
France captain Lloris retires from international football
France captain Hugo Lloris has announced his retirement from international football at the age of 36, three weeks after his country lost the World Cup final on penalties to Argentina in Doha.
Roberto Martinez appointed Portugal coach, says he will contact Ronaldo
LISBON: Portugal named former Belgium coach Roberto Martinez as their new manager on Monday (Jan 9) and the Spaniard said he would sit down with Cristiano Ronaldo to talk about his future in the team.
Martinez appointed Portugal coach, will contact Ronaldo
LISBON :Portugal named former Belgium coach Roberto Martinez as their new manager on Monday and the Spaniard said he would sit down with Cristiano Ronaldo to talk about his future in the team.
Kokkinakis beats Popyrin to begin Adelaide International title defence
:Local Thanasi Kokkinakis opened his title defence at the Adelaide International 2 with a battling 6-0 6-7(5) 7-5 victory over Alexei Popyrin in an all-Australian clash on Monday.
Portugal appoint Roberto Martinez as new boss
Portugal have confirmed the appointment of Roberto Martinez as new national team manager.