Ronaldinho's son on trial with Barca youth academy - reports
Joao Mendes, son of former Brazil and Barcelona forward Ronaldinho, is undergoing trials with Barca's youth team, Spanish media reported on Thursday.
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Italy's rhythmic gymnastics coach to keep job despite abuse claims
MILAN : The coach of Italy's female Olympic gymnastics team will keep her job in spite of ongoing investigations on the alleged psychological abuse and mistreatment of young athletes over their weight and eating habits.
Scandal-hit French FA boss Le Graet forced to step down
French Football Federation president Noel Le Graet has been forced to stand down just weeks after France's defeat in the World Cup final following a series of controversies, the body said on Wednesday.
Indigenous youth the focus of RBC Training Ground expansion
It's an opportunity Canadian bobsledder Eden Wilson would have jumped at.
Newcastle midfielder Joelinton charged with drink-driving
Newcastle United midfielder Joelinton has been charged with drink-driving after being stopped by police in the early hours of Thursday (Jan 12) and is due to appear in court at the end of January.
FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022: What legacy will it leave for Qatar?
One of the most significant legacies of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar will be the extensive infrastructure development that the country has undergone in preparation for the tournament and keeping in line with the 2030 national vision. As part of this project, seven new state-of-the-art stadiums were built. The venues were designed to host World Cup matches and serve as sports and entertainment centres for the local community long after the tournament. The mighty Khalifa International was built before the bid was awarded and was completely renovated, bringing the stadium count up to eight.
Losses due to destruction of Ukraine's sports infrastructure exceed $250 mln
In Ukraine, due to Russian military aggression, 320 sports facilities have already been damaged, 87 of them have been completely or partially destroyed, the amount of losses exceeds $250 million, Minister of Youth and Sports of Ukraine Vadym Gutzeit reports on his Facebook page on Thursday.
Bidding for Ronaldo-Messi prestige seat passes $2.6 million
A Saudi Arabian businessman is leading bidding to watch the latest chapter in Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi's celebrated rivalry in global soccer with a 10 million riyals ($2.66 million) offer for a ticket to a showpiece game.